Through Ultimate Sam has traveled the world, fostered her closest friendships, and met her husband and fellow Ultimate Peace Coach Mike Payne. Ultimate Peace is an opportunity to share the sport that has given her so much.
Sam joined Fury in 1999 and during her tenure captained the team for three seasons, won four national championships, and captured a World Championship in Prague in 2010. Sam lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with Mike and their two sons, Rylan and Spencer.