Sydney Scales (born October 21, 2001) is an American lacrosse player. She played NCAA Division I women's lacrosse at Boston College. [1] Scales has since gone on to play professionally and launch a business called "Sydney Scales Lacrosse", [2] [ self-published source? ] focused on the performance and development of young athletes in the sport. She also currently serves as an assistant coach for the Harvard Crimson women's lacrosse team. [3]
Scales was raised in Walpole, MA, playing field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse at Walpole High School. Her high school career included multiple conference and division awards in all three sports. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Scales attended Boston College, where she played between 2021–24. [9] During her time with the Eagles, she was a four-year contributor and team captain. [1] [10] She helped lead Boston College to four consecutive NCAA Championship Weekend appearances and two national championships. [11]
Individual accolades: [11]
Scales finished her career with 111 caused turnovers and 142 ground balls, fifth all-time in program history. [13]
In May 2024, Scales was drafted into Athletes Unlimited Pro Lacrosse. [14]
In 2025, Scales earned a spot on the U.S. Women’s National Team roster for the Pan-American Lacrosse Association (PALA) Women's Championship in Auburndale, Florida. [15] [16] USA defeated Canada in the Championship Game 21-11. [17]
In July 2024, Scales was named an assistant coach for the Harvard Crimson women's lacrosse team, under head coach Devon Wills. [3]
In 2025, Scales launched a business, Sydney Scales Lacrosse, focused on the holistic development of young lacrosse players. The business primarily serves players in 2nd–12th grade. [2]
