Sam Summers
Coach at OC Gym Bend

Sam grew up playing competitive soccer and basketball, where her love for movement and teamwork began. After years of managing a congenital knee condition through physical therapy, she learned the importance of moving with intention and building strength for longevity. She began coaching girls’ basketball in high school and later created a Covid-safe soccer program to help young girls stay active. In college, Sam discovered martial arts and fitness kickboxing, where she trained and coached before turning her focus to strength training and recovery following knee surgery.

What began as a personal journey to rebuild her body quickly grew into a passion for helping other women experience that same strength, confidence, and transformation. Outside the gym, Sam teaches wilderness skills courses for women that emphasize empowerment, resilience, and self-reliance. Whether in the gym or out in the woods, her mission is the same-to help women feel strong and confident in every environment. As the coach of StrongHer, Sam brings that same philosophy to her classes, creating a space where women can move safely, lift powerfully, and discover just how much they’re truly capable of.