Samantha Young joins Carthage College as an Athletic Events Graduate Assistant after graduating from Ottawa University-Kansas in the spring of 2026. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Sports Leadership with double minors in Business Administration and Marketing.
During her undergraduate career, Samantha was a member of the Ottawa University women’s beach volleyball team, where she developed valuable skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, and time management. In addition to her experience as a student-athlete, she gained hands-on experience in athletic event operations, working with the NAIA as a Red Banner Intern and assisting with the planning and execution of collegiate sporting events.
Over the next two years at Carthage, she hopes to continue developing her leadership and event management skills while gaining experience in all aspects of collegiate athletic operations. She looks forward to building meaningful connections with professionals in the sports industry, taking on new challenges, and contributing to a positive game-day experience for student-athletes, staff, and fans.
