Villanova Univeristy Athletics

Thank you very much for your interest in Villanova University and our cross country and track & field programs. From the earliest beginnings of collegiate athletics, Villanova track & field and cross country has created opportunities for thousands of student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. Our very first track & field Olympian dates all the way back to 1908 and there has been at least one Villanova track & field athlete in every Summer Olympics since 1948. 

The outstanding men and women who have represented the Wildcats as cross country and track & field student-athletes have combined to win 17 team national championships while producing 117 individual national champions and more than 750 All-Americans. Villanova has also won a combined 71 BIG EAST team titles and has had more than 700 individual conference champions. 

Part of what has made this tradition of excellence possible is the individualized attention that each student-athlete receives, consequently developing at his or her own pace. Care is also paid to the possibility that many of our student-athletes will continue on in sport as Olympians and professionals following graduation. Over the years, 49 Wildcats have represented their countries at the Olympics and many are likely to do so in the future. Our coaching staff and alumni network provide a strong and experience support system for this level of personal growth.

Likewise, in the classroom, our student-athletes are not just one in a crowd. Villanova is a regular presence on the "National Universities" list by US News and World Report and has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Two women's track & field student-athletes have been recognized as Rhodes Scholars and two student-athletes from men's track & field have been Fulbright Scholars. 

We have enjoyed a lot of success at Villanova as measured by every category of achievement that exists for collegiate student-athletes. From world records to NCAA team and individual titles, from Academic All-Americans to Rhodes Scholars, all of these honors have been earned by Wildcats and could happen for you too. If you're interested in learning more about us and our tradition of personal excellence, please contact our coaching staff. 

Marcus O'Sullivan (Villanova '84) -- 27th Season
Frank J. Kelly Endowed Track & Field Coach
Director of Men's/Women's Programs
Head Coach - Men's Track & Field/Cross Country
Distance Events
Phone: 610-519-4147
E-Mail: marcus.osullivan@villanova.edu

Gina Procaccio (Villanova '87) -- 19th Season
Head Coach - Women's Track & Field/Cross Country
Distance Events
Phone: 610-519-6196
E-Mail: gina.procaccio@villanova.edu