Neumann University Athletics

Getting In Touch with Cecily Scavicchio                                                             Name: Cecily Scavicchio                                                                              
Sport: Women’s Basketball  
Position: Guard
Hometown:  Garnet Valley
Major:  Elementary/Special Education
 
What’s one thing you can’t live without? 
My friends and family.  I am very fortunate to have many people in my life who support me.

What do you like to do in your free time? 
Run or hang out with my friends who I don’t get to see a lot.

What will you remember most from your college career? 
My teammates.  I have been fortunate to have amazing teammates throughout my college career and throughout all four years we have built countless memories that I will always look back on.

What’s your proudest basketball moment? 
My proudest basketball moment would have to be my freshmen year when we were playing in the Bruder Gymnasium and all of my parents and siblings were at my game.

What’s your favorite thing about playing at Neumann? 
The people involved.  (From my teammates, to my coaches, chaplain, ISSCD staff and the athletic department staff)  I have built so many meaningful relationships throughout the years; I wouldn’t trade that for anything.

Any pregame rituals?                                                                                             
Multiple!  I’ve found myself to be a pretty superstitious person and
I have a game day routine.  The three biggest ones would be wearing
a hair band around my right shoe, giving my pink Phillies silly band to
my assistant coach, Nikki Duggan, and right before tip off giving
everyone on the bench a high five.

What’s your favorite thing to do outside of basketball and school?
I love going to the beach, country concerts, and just hanging out at home with my friends and family.

What’s one thing basketball really needs?
The continued fan base and support from everyone!  It truly motivates us and helps us win!

Where did you go on your last vacation? 
Miami, Florida to visit my best friend, Justin.

What’s your plan after Neumann? 
Hopefully get a teaching job at my elementary school (Garnet Valley School District) and go to graduate school.

If you could do it all again, would you do anything differently? 
I typically live with no regrets, but if I could do anything differently it would be to genuinely appreciate and play each game like it was my last.  You don’t realize how fast the four years go by until it actually happens.

At what age did you start playing basketball? 
I started playing basketball when I was about 5 years old for CYO intramurals.

What is your favorite food? 
Sushi!