Samantha Gibbs '27 Recruiting Profile

Hi, my name is Sam Gibbs I'm a dual enrolled junior at Satellite Highschool in Satellite Beach Florida and Eastern Florida State College and I row Starboard, Port and I scull, however, Port side is my primary side. I started rowing in 2021 when I was in 6th grade and the thing that sets me apart from other dedicated athletes is that I will always get back on my feet no matter how hard I get pushed down. If a race doesnt go my way, I reflect on what went wrong and how to fix it rather than shut down. I struggle with mental blocks, especially on the erg when I can' t feel the weightless swing and push the same as in the boat, but instead of filling my head with doubt I push myself past my limits mentally and physically as I do with my teamates as well. As far as colleges go, I'm looking for a well built field of study in  Kinesiology and Sports Science. I'm also searching for a competitive team with a trusting and safe community of rowers that push and inspire eachother to be better each and everyday with motivating coaches that not only care about numbers but the movement ont he water, technique, and overall health of their athletes.