University of Valley Forge Athletics

Madeline Lacourse is the NCAA Compliance Assistant and Athletic Coordinator for the University of Valley Forge Patriots. Her heart for equipping and developing student-athletes is seen through the various roles that she holds within the athletic department. She began this role in January of 2023 upon graduation from the University of Valley Forge with her undergraduate degree in Ministry Leadership with a minor in Intercultural Studies. 

During her time as an undergraduate student at the University of Valley Forge she served in the President's Office as a student worker for two and a half year. She also participated in a variety of student leader positions such as the leader of a mission's trip, community service day coordinator, SAAC representative and executive board member, and helped to start and lead the All-Athlete Bible Study. Throughout all of these roles she gained a variety administrative and leadership skills that have prepared her for her current and future roles in the work force. 

As a student she participated in the women's soccer program for four years. Throughout this time her heart was to see young woman experience the transforming love of Christ through the platform of athletics. Discipleship was the heartbeat of her time within the program, and she aspires to be able to continue this kind of investment within the student-athlete population. 

Currently, she is pursuing her Masters in Business Administration as a graduate assistant at the University of Valley Forge. She also has her NASM - CPT certification, which she hopes to continue using as a tool to invest in the next generation. Madeline is excited for all that the Lord has and is continuing to do in and through the lives of student-athletes at the University of Valley Forge. She feels blessed to be able to be a small part of the exciting things that the Lord is doing!