JANUARY ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

January’s Athlete of the Month has been awarded to Ella Scullin. Congratulations!
We are so excited to kick off the year by celebrating an athlete who truly embodies strength, courage, and heart. Ella is a strong and empowering young athlete who, at just 9 years old, has already achieved something incredible. On December 20th, 2025, Ella competed in her very first powerlifting competition!

Ella was the only youth girl in a competition environment filled with older boys, men, and women. Yet she showed up with confidence, focus, and determination beyond her years. She didn’t let being the youngest or smallest in the room hold her back. Instead, she backed herself fully. And after a big day she proudly took home the gold medal.

What inspires us most about Ella isn’t just the medal, but the mindset she brought with her. Competing for the first time can be daunting at any age, but Ella stepped onto the platform with belief in herself and trust in the work she had put in. That kind of courage is something to be celebrated.

Ella is the definition of what it means to be part of the Oso Tribe; strong, brave, and willing to have a go even when things feel scary or unfamiliar. She reminds us that strength isn’t just physical; it’s mental, emotional, and built through showing up, trying new things, and pushing past self-doubt.

Ella, we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds. Keep believing, keep working hard, and keep chasing your dreams.

This is your reminder to dream big, back yourself, and never be afraid to try.
You never know what you’re capable of until you give it a go 🤍

Quote of the day:
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” — Walt Disney

Do you or someone you know train hard and deserve an online high five in the form of a giftcard and a public shoutout? We love to celebrate young athlete's at Chasing Oso. If you'd like to be considered or know someone who's crushing it at their sport and would like to be Chasing Oso's Athlete of the Month, click here and fill out the form.