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Julie Healy’s distinguished career in sports leadership and coaching has left a lasting impact on women’s hockey at Concordia and across Canada. With more than 35 years of experience, Healy has consistently shown her commitment to empowering athletes and advancing excellence in sports.

Her hockey journey began at John Abbott College, where she captained the Islanders and earned MVP honours in 1977-78. At Concordia, she continued to excel, receiving numerous accolades, including Rookie of the Year (1979), Most Valuable Player (1979, 1982) and Most Inspirational Player (1983). In 1982, Healy was awarded the Women’s Athletic Shield for outstanding contributions to the university’s athletics program.

Transitioning into coaching at a young age, she started as a volunteer with Riverside Park Recreation in the 1970s. As assistant coach of the Concordia Stingers from 1985 to 1999, she helped guide the team to 10 conference championships and two national championships.

Healy’s decorated coaching career has spanned more than 25 years at the university, provincial and national levels. Beyond coaching, Healy’s leadership has extended to roles such as director of Female Hockey for Hockey Canada, manager of Team Services for the Canadian Olympic Committee and chief sport officer for Canada Artistic Swimming. Through these roles, Healy supported Team Canada at eight hockey world championships, six Olympic Games and two Pan American Games. Programs under her leadership won two Olympic gold medals, three world championships and one U18 World Championship.

Throughout Healy’s career, her contributions have nurtured talent in Canadian sports. Her legacy at Concordia is marked by the same dedication and excellence. Her impact on women’s hockey, as well as her inspiration to countless athletes and coaches, make her a worthy inductee into the Concordia Sports Hall of Fame.