Background
- B.S. degree in Sports Studies: coaching emphasis,
University of Minnesota
- A.A. degree: emphasis in speech communication/journalism, Inver Hills Community College
In addition, Coach Samuels specializes in sport psychology and has assisted numerous athletes at all levels with their mental game.
Current Career Positions
- Owner and Personal Sports Coach, Athletic Enhancement Services (AthEnS)
- Head Varsity Boy's Basketball Coach, Christian Life School
- Strength & Conditioning Coach, Christian Life School
- Substitute Instructor, Christian Life School
- President and Head Coach, Lady Lightning Basketball
Coach Samuels has held many coaching positions from youth athletics through college level. Competitive athletes, from all over, seek his professional sports training regimen. In addition, he has interned on the Jr. Wolves staff with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Furthermore, Coach Samuels has been a personal sports coach and sports psychology specialist for individuals, small groups and teams in and around the Twin Cities metro area since 1998.
Community Involvement
- Volunteer Spokesperson, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Minneapolis
- Volunteer Spokesperson, United Way Foundation
- Mentor, BB/BS of Greater Minneapolis
- Mentor, Kids-N-Kinship Program
- Business Mentor, Farmington High School Mentorship Program
Recognition
2006-07 Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2006/07; Honoring Our Nation's Most Respected Teachers
2005-06 Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2005/06; Honoring Our Nation's Most Respected Teachers
2001 Nike Leadership and Development Award for the development of Minnesota youth basketball
Personal
Coach Samuels has been married to his beautiful wife, Holly, for nine years. The two are proud parents of their two children, Makenna and Torrian.
