ABOUT SARAH Captain of the USA Team Handball Women’s National Team - Motivational Speaker and Booking Training Camps Speech Topics: - My Story: Following my Olympic Dreams - Paths to Success: Commitment, Discipline, Accountability - Balancing Act: Academics and Athletics - The Right Mindset: What it Takes to Win at an Elite Level Info: Meet Sarah, a remarkable young woman that is not only a talented athlete, but also an AMAZING Motivational Speaker! #teamusa #motivationalspeaker #realdeal Captain of the USA Team Handball Women’s National Team, Sarah Gascon was born and raised in San Pedro, California. She has lived a very active lifestyle competing in multiple sports as a youth, which helped her earn a full-athletic scholarship in volleyball and softball to attend Southeastern Louisiana University. Her dreams have always been to compete at the highest level possible. She is currently attending Auburn University pursuing her Doctorate in Kinesiology and training full-time for the 2020 Olympic Games. She currently serves as the USA Team Handball Athlete Representative on USA Team Handball Board of Directors. A charismatic and energetic student, athlete, teacher and coach with the goal of enhancing athletic performance of athletes and improving the quality of life for individuals of all ages. She is highly creative in developing teaching and training strategies that build strong individuals inside and outside the classroom. She has the ability to effectively manage her academic and athletic pursuits. Her research interests include kinematics, kinetics, motion analysis, functional and athletic assessments, injury prevention, biomechanical testing of performance apparel, and overall health and wellness for children and adults of all ages. She is detail oriented, possesses excellent writing skills, an exceptional researcher and leader. College: Southeastern Louisiana University Club: Team Rogue Position: Center Back, Pivot Height: 5'8" Hometown: San Pedro, CA Current Residence: Auburn, AL USA Team Handball Career 2019: NACHC Championships, 5th Place 2018: Pan American Games Qualifier, 1st 2018: European Tour (Italy, France, Germany) 2017: Pan American Championships, 5th place 2017: Pan American Championship Nor.Ca Qualifier, 2nd place 2015: Pan American Championship Nor.Ca Qualifier, 3rd place 2015: Last Chance Pan American Games Qualifier, 2nd place 2015: Last Chance Pan American Games Qualifier, 1st Match MVP 2014: Winter Classic, USA Blue Team, 1st place, Captain, Top 5 Scorer 2013: Pan American Championships, 8th place, Captain 2012: Pan American Beach Handball Championships, 5th place 2011: Pan American Games, 8th place 2010: Pan American Games Qualifier 2010: Pan American Championships Qualifier, 3rd place 2009: Pan American Championships Qualifier, 3rd place 2008: Pan American Div. I Championship, 4th place 2007: Pan American Championships, 8th place 2007: Pan American Championships Qualifier 2006: European Tour 2005: Named to Senior Women's National Team Individual Team Handball Career 2018: USATH Open Nationals, Champion 2017: USATH Open Nationals, Champion 2014: American Open Beach Handball Championships, 1st place 2014: Carolina Blue Cup, 1st place 2013: USATH Open National Championships, 4th place 2011: AZS-AWF Warsawa (POL), 2nd Div. 2007: Chicago Inter Handball Tournament, MVP Other 2010: World Championships of Women's Baseball, 3rd place 2010: Southeastern Louisiana University Hall of Fame Inductee, Class of 2010 2008: World Championships of Women's Baseball, 3rd place 2006: United States Olympic Training Center Athlete of the Month, Lake Placid, NY 2004: World Championships of Women's Baseball, 1st place 2002-2003: Two-Time First Team All-Southland Conference Volleyball Player 2002-2003: 14-Time Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week Honor, Volleyball 2002-2003: Two-Time NCAA Division I Champion, Defensive Digs 2002-2003: NCAA Division I Record Holder, Total Defensive Digs, Digs Per Game Average 2002-2003: Southeastern Louisiana University Female Athlete of the Year 2002: All-Louisiana Softball Player 2001-2004: Four-Time All-Southland Conference Softball Player For Booking Information or Media Requests, contact Judy Landreth Wilkinson - [email protected]. .