Ella Kaufman

Photo by: Mark Campbell

Photo by: Mark Campbell

Position:
Midfield
Height:
5-2
Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Kent Island High School
Hometown:
Queenstown, MD
Major:
Health Behavior Science

HONORS/AWARDS

2021 NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad
2021 CAA Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll

2022 SEASON
Appeared in one game, and scored a goal against VCU (Aug. 26) … Helped the Blue Hens to their 11th CAA Championship title and an NCAA tournament berth.

2021 SEASON
Appeared in 21 games in her freshman campaign ... Helped the Blue Hens to their 10th CAA Championship title and an NCAA tournament berth.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played tennis and field hockey at Kent Island High School ... Member of the two-time Regional 2A Field Hockey Championship team in 2017 and 2018 ... Advanced to the field hockey state semifinals in 2017 and 2018 ... Two-time Regional Champion in No. 1 Doubles, advanced to state semifinals in 2019 ... 2018 Field Hockey All-State First Team Midfield ... 2018 Bayside North Conference Player of Year ... 2018 Tennis Rookie of the Year Varsity Tennis Award ... 2019 Field Hockey All-State First Team Midfield ... 2019 Bayside North Conference Player of Year ... 2019 National Federation High School Coaches Mid Atlantic Regional Team ... Member of the National Honor Society and National English Honor Society.

CLUB
Member of the Freedom HKY Club Field Hockey (2017-2020) ... Participated in USA Futures Level 1 (2017-2020) ... Attended the 2019 USA Junior National Field Hockey Camp ... Member of the 2020 USA U18 Rise National Field Hockey Team and the 2019 USA National Indoor Women’s Developmental Team.

PERSONAL
Daughter of Kirby and Marcie Kaufman ... Has a sister Celina and a younger brother Kyle.

COACH VAN DE KERKHOF SAYS
“A player that has continued to grow and improve since we were fortunate to welcome her commitment, Ella has propelled herself into a position to have been named to the USA RISE and U21 Squads. Her passion and energy allow her to excel in whatever she sets her mind to and I know she wants her UDFH development and experience to help with creating playing opportunities after college. As a coaching staff we are excited to help her to further improve her overall game and put her in the position to play for Team USA in the future.”

WHY DELAWARE?
"I knew very early on that the University of Delaware was where I saw myself continuing my education and playing on a team that has a strong family dynamic. It immediately felt like a home away from home with coaches who are supportive and care about my growth as a student and an athlete. Delaware offers me the opportunity to attend an excellent academic program while being able to continue playing the sport I love at a highly competitive DI level."