A new agreement with the Aléo Foundation for the QMJHL
Over the past several seasons, after witnessing the significant positive impact these services have had on its athletes, the QMJHL determined it was essential to continue supporting players through the professional services offered by the Aléo Foundation. Led by Sophie Brassard, PhD, Director of Services and Scholarship Programs, the initiative includes:
- Personalized follow-up services for all current and former QMJHL players;
- Development of an educational plan integrated with each athlete’s sports career plan;
- Support for transitions to higher levels of competition or retirement from sport;
- Meetings with parents, hockey operations staff, billet families, and academic advisors regarding the services available to players;
- Access to academic and career counseling;
- Job interview preparation and mock interviews;
- Assistance with résumé writing;
- University admission support;
- Presentations during annual rookie on-boarding days.
“Player development and support are at the heart of our priorities. In 2024, we announced an increase to our scholarship program, and this partnership with the Aléo Foundation follows the same philosophy: providing our student-athletes with even greater educational and off-ice support.”
Founded in 1985, the Aléo Foundation’s mission is to help the greatest possible number of high-performance student-athletes from all backgrounds maximize their full potential and create a meaningful, lasting impact. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $25 million in scholarships to over 5,000 student-athletes across Quebec.
In addition to financial support, the Foundation provides lifelong services to all scholarship recipients, both during and after their athletic and academic journeys. Supporting these services is the Aléo Research Chair, which serves as a source of scientific findings and expertise available to the entire sports community.
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