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Sarah Hughson

Founder Head First Performance

Education

  • Masters in Sport and Performance Psychology

  • Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Athletic Career

  • 4x Team USA Ball Hockey National Team Member

    • 2x Gold Medalist at ISBHF World Championships (2024,2026)

      • Assistant Captain 2026 Gold Medal Team

    • 1x Gold Medalist as Assistant Coach of Team USA (35+) Masters Team (2025)

    • 1x Silver Medalist at ISBHF World Championships 2019

      • All Star Team 2019

  • Professional Ice Hockey Player for Connecticut Whale in NWHL/PHF

  • 2 Sport Athlete at Elmira College

    • Women’s Ice Hockey

      • CCM/ACHA First Team All American

      • Laura Hurd Finalist

      • Elmira College Female Athlete of the Year

      • UCHC Player of the Year, UCHC Most Valuable Player

    • Women’s Lacrosse

      • Program record holder in Caused Turnovers

  • 3 Sport Athlete at Frederick Gunn School

    • Varsity Ice Hockey, Soccer, & Lacrosse

    • Female Athlete of the Year

    • 2 Year, 2 sport Captain (Ice Hockey & Lacrosse)

    • 2x NEPSAC Girls Ice Hockey Champions

Licensure (States I can practice Mental Health Therapy)

  • LLPC - Limited Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan

  • LPCA - Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Connecticut

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