California Institute of Technology

Coach's Comments: "Sammy is a fantastic pickup for the team, having had great experiences at a number of levels.  I am looking forward to seeing him transfer his lauded Futsal skills to the college game.  He is a technically sound midfielder but versatile enough to play across a number of attacking positions as well.  I expect him to challenge for a position on the field from Day One."

2016
Started in 10 of 14 games...Took four shots...Had one shot on goal.

Research and STEM activities
Mathematically modeled the behavior of stars with Dr. Thomas Linz.

Prior to Caltech
Trained in the Olympic Development Program...Played for the Madison Fire...Represented Wisconsin and was selected to the U.S. Youth National Futsal ID camp...A National Merit Scholarship finalist...A Presidential Scholars Program nominee...Scored a perfect 36 on the ACT.

Personal
Born in New Britain, Conn....Son of Jesse and Shawntel...Has two younger brothers, Ben and Jake...Plays guitar, piano, cajon and sings...Speaks Spanish and some Portguese.