Laval. Volley. Le rêve américain du Lavallois Emery Outin

Emery Outin, 22 ans, s'éclate aux États-Unis depuis un an et demi. Après une première expérience dans le Missouri, le volleyeur a rejoint l'Arizona et les Spirits de l'université d'Ottawa Arizona. Malgré les huit heures de décalage entre la Mayenne et Surprise, la ville de l'Arizona où il réside, le Lavallois garde le sourire et retrouve difficilement ses mots français.

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Une arrivée risquée

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« Je peux être un des leaders »

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