Childhood and Education Journey of Matt LaFleur in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Matt LaFleur. From birth to education, explore key events.

Matt LaFleur is the current head coach of the Green Bay Packers in the NFL. Prior to his head coaching role, LaFleur gained extensive experience as an offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans. He also served as a quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins, Notre Dame, and Atlanta Falcons, demonstrating a focused career path within offensive coaching roles in professional and college football.

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November 3, 1979: Matthew LaFleur Born

On November 3, 1979, Matthew Patrick LaFleur was born. He would later become the head coach for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL.

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1998: Played Wide Receiver at Western Michigan University

In 1998, Matt LaFleur played wide receiver at Western Michigan University.

1999: Played Wide Receiver at Western Michigan University

In 1999, Matt LaFleur continued to play wide receiver at Western Michigan University.

2000: Played Quarterback at Saginaw Valley State

In 2000, Matt LaFleur transferred to Saginaw Valley State and began playing quarterback, guiding the Cardinals to the D-II playoffs.

2002: Final Season as Quarterback at Saginaw Valley State

In 2002, Matt LaFleur completed his final season as quarterback at Saginaw Valley State, having led the Cardinals to the NCAA Division II Playoffs each year from 2000 to 2002.

2003: Played for the Omaha Beef

In 2003, Matt LaFleur briefly played professionally in the National Indoor Football League with the Omaha Beef as the backup quarterback.

2003: Began Coaching Career at Saginaw Valley State

In 2003, Matt LaFleur started his coaching career at his alma mater, Saginaw Valley State, as an offensive graduate assistant.

2004: Assisted at Central Michigan University

In 2004, Matt LaFleur assisted the offensive staff at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant.

2005: Continued Assisting at Central Michigan University

In 2005, Matt LaFleur continued to assist the offensive staff at Central Michigan University.

2006: Coached at Northern Michigan University

In 2006, Matt LaFleur coached quarterbacks and receivers at Northern Michigan University in Marquette.

2007: Offensive Coordinator at Ashland University

In 2007, Matt LaFleur served as the offensive coordinator at Ashland University in Ohio.

2014: Quarterbacks Coach at Notre Dame

In 2014, Matt LaFleur returned to college football as the quarterbacks coach at the University of Notre Dame, where he tutored Everett Golson.

May 30, 2019: Torn Achilles While Playing Basketball

On May 30, 2019, Matt LaFleur suffered a torn Achilles while playing basketball.

2020: David Bakhtiari's ACL Tear

During the 2020 season, David Bakhtiari tore his ACL and didn't return until Week 18 of the 2021 Season.

2021: Inducted into SVSU Cardinal Athletic Hall of Fame

In 2021, Matt LaFleur was inducted into the SVSU Cardinal Athletic Hall of Fame.

May 2024: Tore a Pectoral Muscle

In May 2024, Matt LaFleur tore a pectoral muscle while lifting weights.

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