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Duke Athletics Mourns Death of Dr. Greg Dale
11/30/2022 7:00:00 AM | Athletics
DURHAM – Gregory A. Dale, PhD, the Director of Sport Psychology and Leadership Program for Duke Athletics, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 24 at the age 60 after a year-long battle with gastric cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, November 30 in Duke University Chapel. Parking is available in Bryan Center parking garage (GPS: 135 Science Dr.) The service will also be live streamed via this link.
Dale is survived by his wife of 28 years, Cammie, and their children, Abbey, Graham, Charles and Lucas.
One of the nation's foremost experts in sports leadership and psychology, Dale was a member of the Duke Athletics staff for more than two decades. In his unique role, he provided training for athletes, coaches and administrators within the department – and to a number of professional sports franchises and coaches -- through various educational programs. Additionally, Dale provided team building services for athletic teams and other units within the department.
A respected professor of sport psychology and sport ethics in the Department of Health, Wellness and Physical Education, Dale was recognized multiple times for excellence in teaching by Duke University.
In July of 2018, Dale was named to Duke's newly-created Integrative Performance Excellence Group, a unit comprised of directors in the areas of Sports Performance, Athletic Medicine, Sports Nutrition and Behavioral Health, as well as individuals representing psychological services, team physicians and primary care physicians. The goal of this working group was to enhance the experience of Duke student-athletes by providing an integrative approach to the care of each individual athlete throughout his or her collegiate career while continuing to cultivate partnerships with the Duke University Hospital, Duke Sports Science Institute, Duke Student Health and Duke Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) as part of its holistic approach to student-athlete health.
Dale received his bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1985. He went on to earn a master's from Columbia University in 1987 and his doctorate from the University of Tennessee in 1993.
He began his career at Winthrop University as a professor of sport psychology, before transitioning to Duke in 2000.
A native of Troy, Texas, Dale authored several books on leadership, coaching, parenting and performance and served as a consultant to numerous athletic and corporate organizations around the world.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that contributions in Greg's memory be directed to Greg Dale Leadership Academy, supporting student-athletes at Duke University. Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Crematory.
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Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, November 30 in Duke University Chapel. Parking is available in Bryan Center parking garage (GPS: 135 Science Dr.) The service will also be live streamed via this link.
Dale is survived by his wife of 28 years, Cammie, and their children, Abbey, Graham, Charles and Lucas.
One of the nation's foremost experts in sports leadership and psychology, Dale was a member of the Duke Athletics staff for more than two decades. In his unique role, he provided training for athletes, coaches and administrators within the department – and to a number of professional sports franchises and coaches -- through various educational programs. Additionally, Dale provided team building services for athletic teams and other units within the department.
A respected professor of sport psychology and sport ethics in the Department of Health, Wellness and Physical Education, Dale was recognized multiple times for excellence in teaching by Duke University.
In July of 2018, Dale was named to Duke's newly-created Integrative Performance Excellence Group, a unit comprised of directors in the areas of Sports Performance, Athletic Medicine, Sports Nutrition and Behavioral Health, as well as individuals representing psychological services, team physicians and primary care physicians. The goal of this working group was to enhance the experience of Duke student-athletes by providing an integrative approach to the care of each individual athlete throughout his or her collegiate career while continuing to cultivate partnerships with the Duke University Hospital, Duke Sports Science Institute, Duke Student Health and Duke Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) as part of its holistic approach to student-athlete health.
Dale received his bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1985. He went on to earn a master's from Columbia University in 1987 and his doctorate from the University of Tennessee in 1993.
He began his career at Winthrop University as a professor of sport psychology, before transitioning to Duke in 2000.
A native of Troy, Texas, Dale authored several books on leadership, coaching, parenting and performance and served as a consultant to numerous athletic and corporate organizations around the world.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that contributions in Greg's memory be directed to Greg Dale Leadership Academy, supporting student-athletes at Duke University. Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Crematory.
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