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sarah-gascon

Sarah Gascon

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.

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.

Career Highlights

Athletic Accomplishments

  1. United States Team Handball Team Athlete, Captain 2013-Present
  2. United States Team Handball Pan American Championships Division I Qualifier Athlete, Captain, Silver Medalist, 2017
  3. California Sports Walk of Fame Inductee, 2016
  4. United States Team Handball Pan American Championships Division I Qualifier Athlete, Captain, Bronze Medalist, 2015
  5. United State Olympic Committee Pan American Games Qualification Game MVP, 2015
  6. Southland Conference 50th Anniversary All-Time Volleyball Honor Roll, 2013
  7. Southland Conference 50th Anniversary All-Time Softball Honor Roll, 2013
  8. United States Women’s Baseball, World Championships, Gold and Bronze Medalist, 2004-2011
  9. Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee, 2010
  10. Southland Conference All-Conference Selection, Volleyball (2002,2003), Softball (2001-2004)

Academic Accomplishments

  1. 2014-Present – Graduate Teaching Assistantship
  2. 2018-2019 – United States Olympic Committee Academic Award ($3,000)
  3. 2018-2019 – Auburn University Merriwether Fellowship Award ($2,000)
  4. 2018 – Auburn University Tiger Cage Pitch Competition Grand Champions ($50,000)
  5. 2017 – Auburn University G. Dennis Wilson Endowment Scholarship ($1,500)
  6. 2017 – Auburn University School of Kinesiology Travel Award ($500)
  7. 2107 – Auburn University Graduate Research Symposium Oral Presentation Award – 2ndPlace ($500)
  8. 2016 – Auburn University Graduate School Travel Grant ($750)
  9. 2016 – Auburn University School of Kinesiology Travel Grant ($500)
  10. 2015 – Auburn University School of Kinesiology Travel Award ($500)
  11. 2015 – Gamma Beta Phi Honours Society, Auburn University
  12. 2009 – Golden Key International Honours Society, The Pennsylvania State University