Samantha (Worsham) Rivera

Samantha (Worsham) Rivera

Head Volleyball Coach

Biography

Summary Bullet Points
  • Loyola University New Orleans 2009-2013
  • Loyola University New Orleans Volleyball Hall of Fame Inductee 2023
  • Sarasota County Fire Department- Firefighter/EMT
One Paragraph Personal Bio

I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and went to college in New Orleans, Louisiana. Since graduation, I have been in Sarasota, Florida, and became a Firefighter/EMT for Sarasota County Fire Department in 2021. I recently got married in February to my husband, Luis, who is also a Firefighter/EMT for East Manatee Fire Rescue. Fun fact: Luis and I met while playing beach volleyball. Indoor volleyball is my first love but I very much enjoy beach volleyball tournaments on the weekends. In my free time, I love to go boating and work on our new home. I have a French Bulldog named Ellie Mae who is my favorite girl in the world. 

Education/Certifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Political Science from Loyola University New Orleans
Previous Experience
  • Cajunland Volleyball Club in New Orleans 2010-2012