Dr. David Lacocque was hired as Director of Mental Health & Sport Psychology in December 2021. Lacocque oversees the delivery of mental health and sport psychology services provided to student-athletes. In this position, Dr. Lacocque provides psychological services (evaluation, treatment and education) to student-athletes and counseling, consultation, and educational outreach services to student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, academic, student development and other athletics staff in a collaborative effort to enhance the personal, academic, and athletic success of the University of Wisconsin - Madison student-athletes. Additionally, he is responsible for the development and implementation of philosophies, policies, and procedures of counseling and sport psychology service operations for student-athletes
Before joining the Badgers, Dr. Lacocque earned his doctoral degree in Chicago, IL from the Illinois School of Psychology. Since earning his degree in clinical psychology in 2001, Dr. Lacocque’s professional activities have included 14 years as Senior Psychologist at UW-Madison’s University Health Services, providing clinical supervision to pre-license clinicians, maintaining a private psychotherapy practice, serving as Peak Performance Specialist for Madison Futsal, and teaching a range of graduate and undergraduate courses in UW-Madison’s School of Social Work, and Departments of Psychology and Counseling Psychology.
A collegiate soccer player, Dr. Lacocque earned his B.A. in psychology from Carleton College in 1994. Dr. Lacocque combines his personal sports background with his professional education, training and experience to help Badger student-athletes achieve their best in academics and in competition.
Dr. Lacocque continues to value fitness, teamwork and a competitive spirit in his personal life through soccer and futsal.
