Utica University Athletics

Alexa Eldracher was hired in the fall of 2017 as an assistant coach for the track and field program. She will also assist with day-to-day operations and recruiting.

Eldracher recently graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in Education. She was a four-year member of the women’s track and field team, serving as captain in her senior year. During her time as a Crusader, she competed in the long jump, triple jump, and multi events. She was a four-year school record holder, fourth in the Patriot League, and All New England for the triple jump, and sixth in the Patriot League for the indoor pentathlon.

Eldracher graduated from Amity Regional High School in Woodbridge, CT in 2013. She was a four year member of the track and field team, serving as captain in her senior year. She holds the school record in the triple jump and 4x100m relay, and was a two-time state champion in the outdoor heptathlon. She also competed for New Haven Age Group Track Club.

She is a USTFCCCA certified coach in the jumping events, sprints, and strength and conditioning, as well as Yogafit Level 1 and 2 certified yoga instructor. She is studying for her Master’s degree in Adolescence Education at Utica College.