Sam joined the Tornado staff prior to the 2020-21 season as a strength and conditioning coach. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

He previously was the strength and conditioning coach for King University’s swimming and diving program. Prior to that he was a competitive swim coach for 10 years with the Barracuda Swim Club and Tennessee Aquatics. During that time he coached several nationally ranked swimmers including Junior National finalists.

He earned his Master of Science in Applied Sports Science from East Tennessee State University.

In his spare time he can be found enjoying hikes with his fiancé and two dogs. He is also an avid competitive disc golfer.