Christian Sarlo
Lynbrook
Summary
Professional ice hockey player with a proven background in high-performance environments, leadership, and client engagement. Former Division I athlete with experience balancing elite competition with academic excellence and professional responsibilities. Experienced in sales, remote instruction, and relationship management, with strong communication skills, discipline, and the ability to perform under pressure.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Ice Hockey Player
ECHL
03.2023 - Current
- Executed strategic game plans, enhancing team performance and competitive edge.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to refine training techniques and player development programs.
- Enhanced individual skills through rigorous training regimens and personalized coaching sessions.
Instructor & Mentor
TopLine Hockey
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for recruiting and maintaining clients for training lessons, clinics, and camps
- Support clients through both on-ice instruction and mentorship in hockey and life outside of the rink through constant communication throughout the season
Sales & Virtual Instructor
The Hockey Path
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Supported the recruitment, marketing, and retention of instructors, athletes, and families to help grow the company through building and maintaining relationships
- Hold meetings with players and parents to evaluate and review game film to provide supportive feedback
- Responsible for providing and writing content for a bi-monthly newsletter on tips and strategies for navigating the sports world
Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Player
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
07.2020 - 05.2024
- Balance a schedule of commitments weekly that included hockey (25+ hours), schoolwork (10+ hours), and work (5+ hours)
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that included athletic trainers, academic counselors, strength and conditioning coaches, nutritionists, and media personnel to ensure needs are met to improve team and self performance
- Selected by the players and staff as an assistant captain, responsible for communication between the players and staff, reinforcing program expectations and motivating for performance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital and Print Media, Journalism, Sports Studies Minor
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05.2024
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Competitive
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Mentoring
Timeline
Instructor & Mentor
TopLine Hockey
05.2023 - Current
Professional Ice Hockey Player
ECHL
03.2023 - Current
Sales & Virtual Instructor
The Hockey Path
08.2022 - 04.2025
Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Player
The Pennsylvania State University
07.2020 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Digital and Print Media, Journalism, Sports Studies Minor
The Pennsylvania State University
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
The Pennsylvania State University Athletic Director’s Leadership Institute
- Selected as a representative by the staff to participate in a multi-year leadership development program
- Participated in monthly workshops on skills like effective communication, conflict resolution, and team cohesion
- Collaborated with student-athletes and staff of other sports and backgrounds to identify strategies to implement to my team to improve performance
ACHIEVEMENTS AND INVOLVEMENTS
- Elected Assistant Captain of Men's Hockey Team 2024
- Big Ten Distinguished Scholar 2022-2024
- Penn State Hockey Mentorship Program 2022-2024
- Penn State Men’s Hockey Freshman of the Year 2021
- Volunteer, Penn State Sled Hockey Fundraiser Classic 2023-2024
- Penn State THON Student-Athlete Program 2022-2024