Québec News

Soccer Quebec General Manager Mathieu Chamberland is very pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Eullaffroy as Performance Manager. “Philippe will be a great asset for us. In addition to having extensive experience with high-level athletes, he was a winner wherever he went. We are convinced that he will be able to take over from Rudy Doliscat, who held these positions for twenty years.” Philippe Eullaffroy began his coaching career in France with the youth academies of Stade de Reims and Troyes AC. In 2005, he moved to Quebec and joined the McGill University Redmen where he coached the team for three years. During his time with the Redmen, he was named “Coach of the Year” in the RSEQ network during all three seasons. In 2009, he was named head coach of the Trois-Rivières Attak in the Canadian Soccer League (CSL). In his first season with the Attak, he led the club to their second national division title and won the CSL final. He again received the "Coach of the Year" award this time, in CSL. On March 23, 2010, Philippe was named head coach of the Montreal Impact Academy, before being named assistant coach of the Impact then managed by Marco Schällibaum. Then in 2014, he was entrusted with the management of the Impact academy and he also managed FC Montreal in the USL. Philippe remained with the Impact organization until 2020.

He will take office at Soccer Québec on August 10. Philippe can be reached by email at: peullaffroy@soccerquebec.org On the other hand, the management of Soccer Quebec has chosen to entrust the interim management of development to Sonia Denoncourt. Sonia, who has a great knowledge of the world of soccer, already holds the position of program director, a position that is closely linked to the development sector. Her international experience, his managerial skills and his leadership will ensure stabilization and great collaboration for the development team. This decision by management demonstrates the great confidence it has in the team in place to meet the challenges of the development sector.

REFEREE AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT ALSO NAMED

The general manager of Soccer Québec, Mathieu Chamberland, also announced the appointment of Kamel Ben Khalifa as assistant referee and manager. Kamel's main tasks will be to provide support for the various development and training programs in the arbitration sector. It will also support the organization of the various competitions managed by Soccer Quebec. Director of Arbitration Nathanaël De Wilde is delighted with this new hire “We are pleased with the arrival of Kamel as Arbitration and Management Assistant. With experience in the world of soccer in New Brunswick as a provincial referee manager, he will be an asset to the Refereeing and Régie de Soccer Québec sectors.” Kamel has a good experience in the world of arbitration. In recent years, he has ensured the development of referees in New Brunswick, coordination with local officials in refereeing and the link between the province and Canada Soccer. Kamel has been in office since August 1, he can be reached by email at

kbkhalifa@soccerquebec.org.