IN 2013: Had a great rookie season for theBlack Bearse... Named to the America East Second team and theAmerica East Rookie Team... Saw action in 18 games for the BlackBears, starting the last 14 games of the season at midfield... Oneof just three freshman named to an America East All-Conferenceteam... Recorded an assist on Maine’s goal in tie at Vermont(10/6)... Named a Maine Scholar-Athlete *Rising Star.”
Playing Background: Member of the CanadianNational High Performance Center from 2009-2011 and QuebecProvincial Teams from 2008-2010…Served as team captain in2011… Led Team Quebec to Silver Medal finishes at 2008 and2010 National Provincial Championships…Led Team Quebec toGold Medal at 2009 National Provincial Championships… Ledher CEGEP team (F.X. Garneau) to the 2011 Canadian NationalChampionship… Led her club team (Beauport) to the CanadianNational Championship in 2009 and 2010… Currently plays forthe Quebec City Amiral of the W-League… Helped lead theAmiral to the W-League Final Four in 2012.
Personal Information: Born February 17, 1994...Daughter of Jean Francois Leclerc and Snia Lavoie... Sister toCharlene (22), Jerome (17)... Will be enrolled in the College ofBusiness as a Marketing Major.
Arianne on Maine: "I chose UMaine because itgives me the opportunity to match my passion and school, perfectly.Moreover, the program of study seems to be very interesting. I metcoach Atherley, and I immediately liked his philosophy. When I camefor my visit, the girl's on the team were very nice and made mefeel great. I can't wait to feel the team spirit and to wear thecolors of the University".
Coach Atherley on Arianne: "Ari is a versatileplayer. She is equally adept at the back, and midfield. She is technically gifted and she has outstanding vision. Asan athlete, she will add size, quickness and strength to our lineup. She is a physical player by nature, and her ability in the airis exceptional. Over the course of the recruiting process hercompetitive nature became very apparent. She will do well to adaptto the physical nature of the Division I game."
