Overview
Work History
Education
Athletic Experience
Computer and Language Skills
Awards
Leadership Experience
Awards & Achievements
Timeline
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Christina Morra

Mississauga,Canada

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Basketball Player

Niki Lefkadas Basketball Team
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Played professional basketball in Athens, Greece during the 2023-2024 basketball season
  • Promoted a positive work ethic among teammates by demonstrating dedication to practice schedules and maintaining punctuality for all meetings or events related activities.
  • Enhanced team performance by consistently executing key plays and strategies.
  • Diligently analyzed opponents'' tactics before games, applying insights gained from film studies to devise effective defensive strategies.
  • Established strong relationships with teammates for better on-court chemistry, resulting in improved win ratios.

Instructor/Coach/Trainer

Life Time
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Utilized leadership and organization skills to develop training plans for youth aged 3-11
  • Demonstrated communication skills through teaching core basketball skills and fundamental movements to youth

Coach/Trainer

MLSE LaunchPad
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Utilized leadership skills to train over 60 girls aged 7-14 years old in core basketball skills and drills
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.

Coach/Trainer/Public Speaker

Mississauga Monarchs Basketball Club
06.2016 - 06.2022
  • Utilized leadership skills to train local youth in core basketball skills and fundamental athletic training drills
  • Spoke at several panel discussions about the student-athlete journey, overcoming adversity, and how to thrive as a woman in sport
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.

NCAA Basketball Player

Wake Forest University Collegiate Basketball Team
07.2018 - 05.2022
  • Played 30 games annually in the NCAA in the Division 1 ACC conference and trained/practiced 35 hours weekly while balancing a full-time course load
  • Increased overall team efficiency by analyzing game footage and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Skills attained through such activities include discipline, dedication, work ethic, and time management skills
  • Recruited potential teammates by hosting recruits during official visits, allowing for the development of strong collaboration skills required to co-ordinate both team and individual social events
  • Enhanced mental toughness through participation in pressure drills and exercises, resulting in increased focus and resilience during critical game moments.

National Team Basketball Player

Team Canada Basketball U18 & U19
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Member of the U18 & U19 Canadian National basketball team who received a silver medal at the U18 FIBA Americas Tournament in Mexico and placed 5th at the U19 FIBA World Championship in Thailand
  • Named as the captain of Team Canada through demonstrating both leadership and discipline on and off the court
  • Exhibited leadership on the court, acting as a role model for younger players and providing guidance during high-pressure situations.

Student Ambassador

Kings Christian Collegiate
01.2018 - 02.2018
  • Organized humanitarian activities including building a school and distributing aid packages to the underprivileged local community
  • Demonstrated advanced communication skills through teaching English to elementary school children


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Major Psychology - Minor Economics

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2022

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Kings Christian Collegiate
Oakville, Ontario
06.2018

Athletic Experience

  • Niki Lefkadas Professional Basketball Team, Forward, Athens, Greece, 09/23-04/24, Played professional basketball in Athens, Greece during the 2023-2024 basketball season. Averaged 16 points per game and 9 rebounds per game in the first division.
  • Wake Forest University Collegiate Basketball Team, Forward, Winston-Salem, NC, 07/18-05/22, Played 30 games annually in the NCAA within the Division 1 ACC conference and trained/practiced on average 35 hours weekly while managing a full academic course load.
  • U18 Canadian National Basketball Team, Forward, 06/18-07/18, Member of the U18 Canadian National basketball team who received a silver medal at the FIBA Americas Tournament in Mexico.
  • U19 Canadian National Basketball Team, Forward, 06/19-07/19, Member of the U19 Canadian National basketball team who placed 5th at the FIBA World Championship in Thailand.

Computer and Language Skills

Highly Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mac & Windows operating systems., English, Conversational French, Conversational Italian

Awards

  • 2016, Two-time member of Team Ontario. Won two gold medals and was awarded first team all-star.
  • 2017, Team Ontario Hazel Miner award recipient for exhibiting the finest qualities of sport in the pursuit of athletic excellence.
  • 2018, Platinum Principal Award recipient for achieving 95%+ average throughout high school.
  • 2018, Wake Forest University scholarship recipient for both outstanding athletic and academic achievement.
  • 2018, Awarded the All-Star Five award at the FIBA America’s tournament (leader in efficiency, rebounds, and double-doubles).
  • 2018-2022, Deans List recipient at Wake Forest University for all 4 years of attendance.
  • 2018-2022, All-ACC Academic award recipient at Wake Forest University for all 4 years of attendance.

Leadership Experience

  • Youth Basketball Instructor, Life Time, Mississauga, ON, 07/23-08/23, Utilized leadership and organization skills to develop training plans for youth aged 3-11.
  • Coach/Trainer/Public Speaker, Pathways to Success, Mississauga Monarchs Basketball Club, Mississauga, ON, 06/16, 06/18, 06/22, Utilized leadership skills to train local youth in core basketball skills and fundamental athletic training drills.
  • Coach/Trainer, Raptors 'She Got Game' Clinic, MLSE LaunchPad, Toronto, ON, 07/22, Utilized leadership skills to train over 60 girls aged 7-14 years old in core basketball skills and drills.
  • Community Service, Wake Forest Women’s Basketball Team, Winston-Salem, NC, 12/19, 12/20, Distributed Christmas gifts to local underprivileged children, demonstrating team collaboration and organizational skills.
  • Student Ambassador, Global Outreach Trip, Kings Christian Collegiate, Los Alcarrizos, Dominican Republic, 01/18, Organized humanitarian activities including building a school and distributing aid packages to the underprivileged local community.

Awards & Achievements

2015-2016 – Two-time member of Team Ontario. Won two gold medals and was awarded first team all-star.

2017 – Team Ontario Hazel Miner award recipient for exhibiting the finest qualities of sport in the pursuit of athletic excellence.

2018 – Platinum Principal Award recipient for achieving 95%+ average throughout high school.

2018 – Wake Forest University scholarship recipient for both outstanding athletic and academic achievement.

2018 – Awarded the All-Star Five award at the FIBA America’s tournament (leader in efficiency, rebounds, and double-doubles).

2018-2022 – Deans List recipient at Wake Forest University for all 4 years of attendance.

2018-2022 – All-ACC Academic award recipient at Wake Forest University for all 4 years of attendance.

Timeline

Professional Basketball Player

Niki Lefkadas Basketball Team
09.2023 - 04.2024

Instructor/Coach/Trainer

Life Time
07.2023 - 08.2023

Coach/Trainer

MLSE LaunchPad
07.2022 - 08.2022

NCAA Basketball Player

Wake Forest University Collegiate Basketball Team
07.2018 - 05.2022

National Team Basketball Player

Team Canada Basketball U18 & U19
06.2018 - 07.2019

Student Ambassador

Kings Christian Collegiate
01.2018 - 02.2018

Coach/Trainer/Public Speaker

Mississauga Monarchs Basketball Club
06.2016 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Major Psychology - Minor Economics

Wake Forest University

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Kings Christian Collegiate
Christina Morra