Sarah has been deeply involved in athletics from a young age, excelling as a four-sport athlete in high school and later competing at the University of South Dakota, where she earned both athletic and academic All-American honors. Her successful athletic career transitioned into a broad coaching career, working with athletes ranging from amateurs to semi-professionals and covering sports like basketball, track & field, and strength & conditioning. She also offers life, health, and wellness coaching.

Sarah has spent nearly 20 years in Higher Education, with a significant tenure as a professor at Augustana University. Her coaching philosophy is centered on helping athletes navigate pressures and realize their full potential, drawing from her personal experiences as an athlete, coach, professor, and mother.

In addition to coaching high school girls' basketball, Sarah conducts Wellness Workshops and is a Clarity Catalyst trainer, focusing on mindfulness and emotional intelligence. She balances her professional life with family, enjoying outdoor activities like fishing and camping with her husband, Erik, and their four children.