Undergraduate Researcher
George Mason University
Hailey Zutic, Research Assistant, is currently conducting research at the Patriot Performance Lab at George Mason University. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology and plans to attend medical school after graduation. Hailey contributes to the sports science and performance research team supporting Division I athletes and is a Division I athlete herself, competing on the women’s lacrosse team. She is passionate about bridging the gap between sports performance and clinical medicine. Her primary research interests focus on women’s health in sports, including performance optimization and injury prevention. Through her work at the Patriot Performance Lab, she has collaborated on applied projects aimed at enhancing athlete development through evidence-based methods. Hailey is excited to participate in the NSCA Conference to connect with professionals across performance, healthcare, and research disciplines.