Born in Vancouver, Noel Thorpe started his CFL coaching career as an assistant coach with Montreal from 2002-2007. From Montreal, Thrope moved to Edmonton for 3 season from 2008-10.

Thorpe spent two seasons (2011-12) as an assistant coach under Danny Maciocia at the University of Montreal. In November, 2012, Thorpe was named the defensive coordinator for the Montreal Alouettes after they fired Jeff Reinebold.

Thorpe Named Alouettes' new Defensive Coordinator

Maciocia Says Thorpe is a Difference Maker - November 30, 2012