Sam is a sport scientist and strength and conditioning coach passionate about athletic performance, youth athletic development, fitness for healthy aging, and evidence-based training. She has over six years of coaching experience. Sam has worked with elite athletes across multiple sports, specializing in basketball and golf. Her coaching background includes working as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for multiple teams, developing sport-specific performance programs and sport science protocols, and supporting athletes at provincial and national levels.
Sam holds a Bachelor of Science in Honours Kinesiology and is completing her Master of Science in Kinesiology, specializing in neuroscience, at the University of Waterloo. With additional experience in naturopathic medicine, she combines her multidisciplinary background with her work as a published research author and research educator in medical research. Her graduate research focuses on neurophysiological processing and cognitive performance under pressure, which she applies through visuomotor training to help athletes develop the cognitive skills required for high-pressure performance. Sam is passionate about translating scientific research into practical training strategies that support both physical and cognitive development.
Outside the gym and lab, Sam enjoys surfing, working out, playing any sport she can, traveling, and designing clothing.