Ella Healey '26 Recruiting Profile

From as early as elementary school I recall outrunning most students in my grade. When I turned 10, I signed up for track and field out of curiosity, and at that point, running became something I really enjoyed. This passion is one I have carried through to this very day, and it has transformed my personal and athletic development into something beyond what I expected. 

I have won multiple events, including being nominated for Cross Country Athlete of the Year in New Brunswick in 2023, and I placed 3rd at the provincial cross-country championship. My achievements also include winning the regional cross-country championships three times, becoming my school’s first cross-country provincial champion in 2022, and finishing as runner-up in 2023. I’ve earned Athlete of the Year for two consecutive years at my school, along with Most Useful Player awards.

To ensure I am prepared for the next step, I am collaborating with a renowned nutritionist Lauren Antonucci, who is optimizing my nutrition, as well as an IMG mental coach for mental toughness development. As I remain interested in sharpening my mental edge, I have read books focusing on mental performance since, in my opinion, competing is 90% mental and 10% physical.

Apart from sports, my particular interest in healthcare has greatly influenced my life as well as my studies. One of my close family members had a medical condition, which meant that I spent a lot of time in the hospital and to say that I was mesmerized by the inner workings of the hospital would be an understatement  the incredible way health care professionals could impact the lives of patients, and their families was fascinating to me. This realization prompted me to volunteer at a nearby hospital and intern with professionals in the field.

Looking to the future I aim to combine sports and healthcare at a collegiate level. I am confident that my commitment, leadership, and work ethic would allow me to positively contribute to your program, and I am excited for the opportunity to pursue my long-term goals in the classroom and on the track.