Sarah Eckerson began serving as Director of Basketball Operation for New York University’s women’s basketball team prior to the 2024-25 season. She assists the coaching staff with numerous on- and off-court responsibilities.
In her first season with the team, the Violets went 31-0 and won its second consecutive NCAA Division III National Championship. NYU led the nation in average scoring margin (+37.3), field goal percentage (.506), assists per game (21.1), was second in points per game (87.9) and assist/turnover ratio (1.56), and fourth in turnover margin (+10.65).
The players received numerous accolades for their performances as Natalie Bruns earned Player of the Year honors from the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the University Athletic Association (UAA), D3hoops.com, and the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association (WBWA) for the second consecutive season and established a program record for career blocked shots (328). She also received the NCAA’s Elite 90 Award, the Josten’s Award, and was named College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic Team Member of the Year.
Belle Pellecchia was the UAA Defensive Player of the Year for an unprecedented fourth straight season, earned WBCA and D3hoops.com All-America honors and was named NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player. She, Bruns and Caroline Peper were also selected First Team All-UAA.
A 2023 graduate of Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations, Eckerson served as the Head Student Manager of the Terriers’ Division I women’s basketball team for two seasons. Among her many duties were recording live practice statistics, managing all team equipment, supporting travel logistics, game-day operations and recruit visits, and assisting players and coaches with any daily needs.
While at Boston University, Eckerson was also the President and Communication Chair of the women’s basketball club team, where she handled scheduling, managed the team’s Instagram account, and organized logistics, transportation, and team events. Her successful initiative to make the team an official club sport resulted in university funding and recognition
Following graduation, Eckerson spent time as a Hospital and Community Programs Associate at Ronald McDonald House.
Currently enrolled in the Sports Business Master’s Program at NYU’s School of Professional Studies, Eckerson is a native of Rye, NY, and resides in Manhattan.
