Sara Scalia
Lyon ASVEL Féminin
Stillwater
7
years of professional experience
Accomplished former NCAA Division I and professional basketball player with seven years of international athletic experience. Five-time All-Big Ten selection and 2024 Hanes Women's 3-Point Champion. Expertise in leadership, coaching, performance training, and athlete development. Holds a degree in Sports Marketing & Management, seeking roles in fitness, sports performance, and sports administration.
Work History
Professional Basketball Player
9 Months- Played as a guard for Lyon ASVEL Féminin in the French professional league.
- Executed rigorous daily standards for training, conditioning, recovery, preparation, and competition, enhancing personal and team performance.
- Facilitated collaboration among coaches, teammates, athletic staff, and international players, contributing to team cohesion and strategy development.
- Adapted to a new country, culture, organization, and professional setting while maintaining a high level of performance.
Professional Basketball Player
9 Months- Competed in both Italian league and EuroCup Women.
- Managed demanding training schedules, competition, travel, recovery, and performance responsibilities to maintain peak performance throughout international professional season.
- Collaborated with teammates and coaching staff from diverse cultural backgrounds to enhance team cohesion and performance.
Women's Basketball | Guard
2 Years- Named 2023-24 All-Big Ten First Team.
- Named a Top 10 finalist for the 2024 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, recognizing the nation's top shooting guard.
- Won the 2024 Hanes Women's 3-Point Championship.
- Five-time All-Big Ten selection across collegiate career.
- Averaged 16.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists per game as senior, contributing significantly to team's offensive performance.
- Scored 1,981 points and made 370 three-pointers, ranking among Indiana's all-time leaders in scoring and long-range shooting.
Sport Management Internship
3 Months- Implemented strategies from Exercise & Sport Psychology and Sport Industry Studies to enhance athlete performance and team dynamics during training sessions.
- Gained comprehensive knowledge of athlete training, performance, and strength and conditioning roles in sport.
- Executed strength training and weightlifting routines, applying exercise principles to enhance athletic performance and personal fitness levels.
Women's Basketball | Guard
3 Years- Competed for three seasons as a member of the Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball program.
- Led Minnesota in scoring during junior season, averaging 17.9 points per game.
- Named All-Big Ten Second Team in 2021-22.
- Cultivated leadership, communication, accountability, and time-management skills through balancing Division I athletics with academic requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Marketing & Management
Skills
Leadership & Teamwork
Athlete Development
Organization
Time Management
Athlete Performance
Goal accountability
Adaptability skills
Cultural communication
Performance under pressure
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
7 years of NCAA Division I and professional basketball experience, 5-time All-Big Ten selection, 2024 Hanes Women's 3-Point Champion, 2024 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Top 10 Finalist, 2023-24 All-Big Ten First Team, WBCA All-Region, 1,981 NCAA career points, 370 NCAA career three-pointers, NCAA Division I experience at the University of Minnesota and Indiana University
Timeline
Professional Basketball Player
Lyon ASVEL Féminin
08.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Professional Basketball Player
La Molisana Campobasso
07.2024 - 04.2025Read More
Sport Management Internship
05.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Women's Basketball | Guard
Indiana University
01.2022 - 01.2024Read More
Women's Basketball | Guard
University of Minnesota
01.2019 - 01.2022Read More
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science from Sports Marketing & Management
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