Upcoming Event: Women's Golf versus Landfall Tradition on October 24, 2025
Women's Golf
vs Landfall Tradition
Photo by: Duke Athletics
Duke Announces Naming of the Greg Dale Leadership Program
8/2/2024 1:43:00 PM | Athletics
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke Athletics is proud to announce the naming of the Greg Dale Leadership Program (GDLP) in 2023-24.
The GDLP was named in honor of the late Dr. Greg Dale who served Duke Athletics as its first Sports Psychologist and as a Professor of Sports Psychology and Sports Ethics. Originally, the Duke Athletics Leadership Program was created in 2006 as a first of its kind in college athletics by Dale and Professor Scott Yakola with the mission to proactively develop and enhance the leadership skills of Duke student-athletes, coaches and athletic department administrators. Each year hundreds of student-athletes, coaches and administrators participate through various program elements designed to assist those involved to grow as leaders.
Along with the formal naming of the GDLP, additional workshops for sophomores and juniors along with a celebration dinner this past spring were added. The GDLP will continue to expand upon the foundational programs ACTION, LEAD and Captains already in place.
Components of the program are outlined below:
ACTION -- An introductory program for first-year student-athletes focused on essential leadership qualities such as accountability, commitment, and integrity, setting the stage for their college and athletic careers.
Engaging Leaders -- Sophomores take a deeper dive into their roles within teams, enhancing their leadership skills and starting to make significant impacts.
Emerging Leaders -- Juniors build upon their skills by learning to bridge team divisions and effectively use their voices to lead.
Captains -- Seniors prepare to take on formal leadership roles, enhancing their influence within the team and across the broader athletic community.
End of the Year Celebration Dinner
The GDLP concluded the 2023-24 calendar year by hosting an inaugural dinner and panel that included guest speakers Duke Vice President and Director of Athletics Nina King, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence and former Duke women's basketball student-athlete Sue Gordon and CEO Duke University Health System Dr. Craig Albanese.
More on the Impact of Greg Dale
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.
Dale passed away on Nov. 24, 2022 at the age of 60, after a year-long battle with gastric cancer.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils Athletics, follow on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeAthletics".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
The GDLP was named in honor of the late Dr. Greg Dale who served Duke Athletics as its first Sports Psychologist and as a Professor of Sports Psychology and Sports Ethics. Originally, the Duke Athletics Leadership Program was created in 2006 as a first of its kind in college athletics by Dale and Professor Scott Yakola with the mission to proactively develop and enhance the leadership skills of Duke student-athletes, coaches and athletic department administrators. Each year hundreds of student-athletes, coaches and administrators participate through various program elements designed to assist those involved to grow as leaders.
Along with the formal naming of the GDLP, additional workshops for sophomores and juniors along with a celebration dinner this past spring were added. The GDLP will continue to expand upon the foundational programs ACTION, LEAD and Captains already in place.
Components of the program are outlined below:
ACTION -- An introductory program for first-year student-athletes focused on essential leadership qualities such as accountability, commitment, and integrity, setting the stage for their college and athletic careers.
Engaging Leaders -- Sophomores take a deeper dive into their roles within teams, enhancing their leadership skills and starting to make significant impacts.
Emerging Leaders -- Juniors build upon their skills by learning to bridge team divisions and effectively use their voices to lead.
Captains -- Seniors prepare to take on formal leadership roles, enhancing their influence within the team and across the broader athletic community.
End of the Year Celebration Dinner
The GDLP concluded the 2023-24 calendar year by hosting an inaugural dinner and panel that included guest speakers Duke Vice President and Director of Athletics Nina King, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence and former Duke women's basketball student-athlete Sue Gordon and CEO Duke University Health System Dr. Craig Albanese.
More on the Impact of Greg Dale
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.
Dale passed away on Nov. 24, 2022 at the age of 60, after a year-long battle with gastric cancer.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils Athletics, follow on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeAthletics".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
Celebrating 10 Years of ACE!
Thursday, July 10
Celebrating 10 Years of ACE
Wednesday, July 09
Blue Devil 360: NCAA Champion
Wednesday, March 26
Duke Athletics - Top 5 Plays of February!
Thursday, March 13
