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A two-time All-American, Belisle became the first Cornell defenseman to win the Schmeisser Cup as the top defensive player in the nation since Chris Kane took home the honor in 1978. A first-team USILA All-American in 2007, he was an honorable mention pick the previous year and was named to the All-Ivy first team both seasons. He started every game for the final three seasons of his career and averaged 34 ground balls per year. Belisle was elected co-captain for the 2007 season and anchored the third-best defense in the nation. He was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America At-Large First Team. Following graduation, he was chosen by the L.A. Riptide in the second round of the Major League Lacrosse draft with the 12th overall pick, and was the first overall true defenseman selected in the 2007 National Lacrosse League draft, going to the New York Titans in the first round as the 13th overall pick. As a professional, Belisle has won two championships, helping the Boston Cannons win the MLL Championship in 2011 and the Georgia Swarm take home the NLL Champion's Cup in 2017.