The Western Connecticut State University men's and women's track and field teams have added Nicholas LaRocque as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 season. LaRocque will be an assistant throws coach for the Wolves.
LaRocque joins the Wolves after volunteering with the program and brings a strong background in throwing events, strength and conditioning, and athlete development. He will help develop the WestConn throwers and support training sessions and preparation for the Wolves' men's and women's programs. His experience as both a coach and a competitive thrower himself adds valuable expertise to the staff. LaRocque is employed as an exercise physiologist at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall, teaching exercise techniques, mobility training, strength development, and healthier lifestyle habits. He also leads weightlifting classes focused on functional movement.
LaRocque interned at SUNY Cortland as a strength and conditioning coach, following a decorated career as a thrower for the Red Dragons. He competed collegiately in the discus, hammer and shot put, earning All-SUNYAC and All-AARTFC honors in the shot put. He still competes at the National club level with Shore AC. LaRocque owns an associates degree in exercise science from Dutchess Community College and bachelor's and master's degrees from SUNY Cortland.
