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Chase Courtemanche has become one of New England’s most versatile prep athletes, lining up at five different spots on the football field while starring in lacrosse. With a senior season approaching and recent invites to major college camps, his adaptability is drawing attention from coaches and recruiters who value players who can fill multiple roles.
Two sports, one competitive edge
Courtemanche credits his lacrosse background with sharpening the fundamentals he now brings to football. Switching between midfield and several football positions forced him to focus on the basics—footwork, spatial awareness and crisp catch-and-release mechanics—that translate across both sports.
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That cross-training, he says, isn’t just physical. The tempo and transition work in lacrosse teach quick reads and reaction time, skills that improve decision-making on offense and defense in football.
How football IQ creates flexibility
Although he developed initially as a quarterback, Courtemanche has used that experience to interpret routes, defensive looks and tempo from other positions. Coaches note that a former QB’s understanding of scheme often accelerates learning when a player moves to receiver, running back or defensive back.
For Courtemanche, the combination of natural athleticism and a clear conceptual grasp of the game means he can be slotted wherever the team needs him and still make an impact.
| Position | Typical responsibilities | Key traits Courtemanche brings |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | Play-calling, reads, passing accuracy | Field vision, leadership |
| Running back | Ball security, rushing lanes, pass protection | Explosiveness, balance |
| Wide receiver | Route running, separation, catching | Hands, route awareness |
| Defensive back | Coverage, tackling, reading quarterbacks | Instincts, pursuit |
| Kick returner | Ball security, vision, elusiveness | Open-field agility |
Preparation that shows up on film
Coaches have rewarded Courtemanche’s work ethic: he earned All-League First Team honors last season and has spent recent months at collegiate camps, testing himself against top prospects. Those experiences give him exposure to different coaching styles and schemes, and they help project how his skill set could be used at the next level.
- Practice volume: consistent extra reps and position work
- Film study: learning opponents’ tendencies and self-scouting
- Multi-position reps: staying sharp across duties and alignments
Staying calm under increased scrutiny
Playing five positions brings attention—and pressure. Courtemanche says he copes by leaning on preparation. The confidence he draws from hours of repetition helps him remain composed when the spotlight is brightest during decisive moments.
Teammates and staff describe him as steady rather than flashy: someone who responds to high-leverage situations by doing what he’s practiced, not trying to force plays.
What this means for recruiters and his team
Versatile athletes are increasingly valuable to college programs that favor roster flexibility. For recruiters, Courtemanche is appealing because he can address multiple needs without the program having to carry extra depth at every spot.
For New Hampton, the immediate payoff is tactical: his ability to shift roles during a game creates matchup problems for opponents and gives the coaching staff more ways to deploy personnel.
Whether he ultimately focuses on one position at the next level or remains a Swiss-army tool for coaches, Courtemanche’s current trajectory points to a player who has maximized preparation and multi-sport learning to raise his ceiling.
