Véronique Boudreault

Véronique Boudreault has held the Aléo Research Chair to optimize access to and psychosocial support for high-level sport, and has been a professor of sport psychology at the Université de Sherbrooke’s Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences since 2020. She is also responsible for the student-athlete axis of the Observatoire sur la santé mentale étudiante en enseignement supérieur (OSMÉES). Her research, conducted in partnership with the Fondation Aléo, the Chaire SIMS and provincial and national sports organizations, aims to optimize performance environments to promote a culture of excellence centered on athletes’ well-being. Her work explores risk and protective factors specific to competitive sport, mental performance skills and emotional management, supporting athletes’ personal and athletic development.
A former cross-country ski athlete and coach, Véronique has specialized training in clinical psychology and sports science. In parallel with her academic career, she works as a certified high-performance psychologist and certified mental performance consultant. Recognized for her expertise with elite athletes, she accompanied the Canadian delegation to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as a psychologist. She also plays a key role in national initiatives, notably sitting on the Sport Scientist Canada Council. Through her research and interventions, Véronique works to create safe sports environments that promote both the mental health and performance of athletes.