Sam began playing volleyball at the age of 11 and like so many of the NVL squads is a true homegrown talent. Always a committed player in training, as an u14 Sam was actually in the NSVC 'B' team that came joint 3rd in the then national u14 championships - ultimately graduating into a leading Junior in the England and National Academy set-up. At 2m tall and with ever increasing skills Sam could go a long way in the sport.