Sam was inspired to become an athletic trainer after being injured as a high school basketball player. The drive and passion her school’s athletic trainer showed to get her healthy and back to playing the sport she loved convinced her to follow that career path.

A Knoxville native, Sam always wanted to be an athletic trainer at a local high school and give back to her city. Now, she’s based at Halls High School where her student-athletes know that she is always in their corner. Knowing she’s made an impact in their life is what makes her the happiest about her job.

Sam attended The University of Tennessee for her undergraduate degree and earned her master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University. Outside of work, she enjoys photography, reading, hiking, being outdoors and skydiving.