After taking more than 10 years off from coaching Middle School Volleyball Samantha returned to begin coaching Middle School at Cadillac in the Fall of 2025. She was a 3 sport athlete in High School (Basketball, Volleyball, & Softball). She then went on to continue her academic and athletic career playing collegiate softball in New York before coming back to Northern Michigan. Sam has always had a passion for Softball and Volleyball. She stated that she "feels blessed to be able to coach young athletes with the intention of growing their love for the sport and having a team experience."