The success story of a star coach also requires us to revisit the story of their supportive partners! For Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, his narrative is incomplete without mentioning his wife, BreAnne LaFleur.
Matt has maintained a strong coaching streak of victories with the Packers, thus making multiple playoff appearances. But amidst the intense pressure, he has since always found solace in his wife, BreAnne.
Who is BreAnne LaFleur?
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BreAnne LaFleue, neé Maak, was born on July 2, 1983. Spending her early years in Michigan with her parents, Jane Marie and Irvin Maak Wener, since always, she always believes in strong family bonding. She went to Marcellus High School, and later on went on to pursue her higher education at Central Michigan University. Excelling academically, she took her degree in physical therapy. And, it was here that she met Matt LaFleur.
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What do you think is the most intriguing aspect of Matt LaFleur's relationship with his wife BreAnne?
Her support for his career
Their journey together
Balancing family and NFL life
Her own professional background
Do you think Ja'Marr Chase will be the game-changer for the Bengals in Week One?
Absolutely
Not sure
No way
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Is BreAnne LaFleur the unsung hero behind Matt LaFleur's coaching achievements with the Packers?
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Do you think Alison Harbaugh will follow in her father's footsteps and become a coach?
Absolutely
Maybe
Unlikely
No way
What impresses you most about Tyrielle Nunez-Roches?
Her Air Force service
Her support for Rakeem
Her dedication to family
Her resilience
BreAnne’s family is also closely linked to the NFL. As per the sources, her first cousin, Dustin Perry, occupies the role of head of strength and conditioning for the San Francisco 49ers.
What does BreAnne LaFleur do?
After obtaining her degree, BreAnne took up a job in the pharmaceutical industry, into the role of sales representative in Ohio, to earn what she describes as “decent money.” But in 2007, when Matt had to take up coaching at Northern Michigan. And, they started to move around a lot. When they moved to the Houston Texans in 2008, she even remarked, “There’s a lot of work to do… It’ll be one of the easier moves we’ve made since I won’t have to do everything.” Along the way, she has made multiple sacrifices to commit herself to her family.
What’s your perspective on:
Is BreAnne LaFleur the unsung hero behind Matt LaFleur's coaching achievements with the Packers?
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Hence, she transitioned from building a professional career to being a stay-at-home wife. She is currently happy in her role of looking after her family, including Matt, and their two children, Luke and Ty.
How did Matt LaFleur and BreAnne meet?
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Matt and BreAnne’s love story goes all the way back to 2004 when they were enrolled at Central Michigan University. They share a magical love story. Matt was a student-athlete, and he was training himself to become a budding coach. When a drill was taking place, he allegedly yelled at BreAnne. But who knew such a tumultuous start could lead to a beautiful, loving relationship?
Eventually, both of them started to date. After dating for a good number of years, they tied the knots in 2010. Since then, she has always been a “rock” of support for Matt. And, reciprocating this feeling, even Matt stated during an interview, stating, “I’m all about family.”
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The couple shares two sons together: Luke, born in June 2011, and Ty, born in August 2013. Their family has lived in various locations, including Houston, Texas, Ashland, Ohio, and Marquette, Michigan.
Even the Packers are in awe of Matt and BreAnne Lafleur’s loving bond. Indeed they hold a special place in the hearts of the fans, with their love and support for each other for the past two decades.
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Is BreAnne LaFleur the unsung hero behind Matt LaFleur's coaching achievements with the Packers?