Samantha played on four varsity sports teams in her four years at Taft High School in Woodland Hills and led the Taft volleyball team to the CIF City Championships three times. In 2006, her team won the City Championship with a perfect season, receiving the All-City and MVP awards for her efforts. After high school, she competed on the Santa Barbara City College team for one year before transferring to Pierce College where she led her team to a State Championship in 2010 and received an All-Tournament award. Samantha continued her collegiate career at Cal State Los Angeles as an outside hitter. She graduated in December 2013 with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Television, Film and Media Studies. (You may have also seen Samantha as runner up on America's Next Top Model.)  Samantha is also the Assistant Director for WEST Volleyball Club, a youth volleyball club in Culver City under the direction of Head Coach John Anselmo. Coach Potter brings high energy and enthusiasm to the teams she coaches and always bringing out the best in her players.