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Sara Chiabai
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Director of Athletic Development
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sara.chiabai@wwu.edu
SARA (NICHOLS) CHIABAI - DEVELOPMENT OFFICER FOR ATHLETICS
In eighth year as development officer for athletics ... In 2012, completed master's degree at WWU specializing in Student Affairs Administration ... Played integral role in refurbishing softball field and multipurpose soccer field project ... Coached women's basketball six years at WWU, five as assistant ... Served as interim head coach during 2003-04 season, directing Vikings to 21-8 record and semifinals of NCAA II West Regional ... Helped Vikings to nine straight national tournament appearances as coach and player ... One of just two people in school history to reach nationals as player, assistant and head coach ... Earned bachelor's degree in general studies at WWU in 2000 ... Four-year letter winner for Vikings in basketball ... Finished career fifth among school's all-time leaders in assists with 448 and 11th in rebounds with 703 ... Helped Vikings to 27-4 record and NCAA II semifinals in 2000 ... Honorable mention Little All-Northwest choice as junior ... Graduate of Bothell High School, helping Cougars to Class AAA state tournament as senior ... 36 years old ... She and husband Jay have a son Ethan 1.
