Getting to Know Coach Sam
What is your role here at Gymtime? My job title is Coach. But I also strive to be a coworker, a friend, a team member, a lifeguard and a cheerleader.
What is the best part of your job? The best part of my day lies somewhere between helping the children learn and hearing their answers when I ask “What is one fact about your day?” The responses are fascinating!
What was your first job? Stuffing thousands of envelopes for the Parking Services Department at the University of Delaware (Talk about a career upgrade!).
Where did you grow up? Newark, Delaware
What is your favorite activity to do outside of work? Window shopping throughout the city.
What is something most people would be surprised to learn about you? Besides having earned my BA in Musical Theatre, I am an excellent quilter.
What are three things you never leave the house without (besides your wallet, keys and phone!)? Earbuds (I love tunes on the subway), my journal and a plan for the day!
What is your favorite…
Book? The Harry Potter Series – Even all these years later.
Food? Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream: AmeriCone Dream by Stephen Colbert
TV Show? “Game of Thrones”
Early bird or night owl? Night owl! But the PEP and Cross Trainers classes are teaching me to be a morning person.
Country or city? City – I am living my dreams.