Sam Dancer on His New Function at InvictusWritten by Kelly Sekulovski & Luke Layton
Sam Dancer is understood in CrossFit for a lot of superb issues, a couple of being: his insane power, his contagious spirit and his iconic outfits (he’s the OG of rocking the speedo within the CrossFit world). However at Invictus, he’s recognized for being an incredible father and husband to his daughter Star and his spouse Jenn, for his kindness and constructive vitality, and for being a task mannequin each as an individual and as an athlete for everybody within the fitness center. For this reason we’re so excited to announce that Sam has formally joined the workers at Invictus San Diego!
Sam will likely be serving as a Aggressive Coach assistant to assist each Holden Rethwill and Chandler Smith, and can be heading up Neighborhood Occasions. In his phrases he’s the official: “Occasions and vibes coordinator”. Sam will likely be centered on bringing the Invictus group collectively for group occasions. “One among my principal missions in life is to assist individuals notice how good we’re imagined to really feel,” stated Sam when requested about his objectives for group occasions. “Being in group and in relationship is a crucial element to how we not solely improve Invictus however ourselves.”
The Dancer’s historical past at Invictus
The Dancer household has deep roots at Invictus, and consider it or not it began by his group (which included his spouse Jenn) coming in second to Group Invictus in 2014. “That’s when Invictus got here on my radar,” stated Sam. “In 2015 my buddy and Invictus athlete Cheryl Brost launched me to CJ Martin. He employed me to work at Worldwide Invictus Camps and he helped me get to the CrossFit Video games individually in 2016. Since then I’ve been transferring out right here seasonally to coach at CrossFit Invictus. I’ve made 5 Video games appearances as an Invictus athlete and introduced residence two titles. Invictus is my residence, my household and the place my goals have come true.”
The Dancers have taken their ardour for health, and shared it with the group by means of the Dancer Love Basis, a NFP that helps athletes with particular wants get into gyms and obtain skilled teaching. “This yr we’re internet hosting 4 principal occasions,” stated Sam. “The puzzle competitors, a Pickleball Event , The Glow Row and The Trident Triathlon. All of those occasions will assist assist the Dancer Love Basis.” Be looking out for occasion dates and data!
What the Invictus Neighborhood means to Sam
We requested Sam what the Invictus group means to him. His response: “I’m from a small city in Illinois. I used to be bullied rising up and didn’t have many shut buddies. I didn’t slot in anyplace. Once I got here to Invictus in 2016, not solely did I slot in, I used to be welcomed. I had by no means skilled that with such a big group of individuals, interval. Not to mention individuals who love well being, wellness, efficiency and having enjoyable outdoors the fitness center collectively.”
We’re so blissful Sam and his household are part of the Invictus group, and are assured that he’ll assist elevate the Invictus group even additional by means of his new position.
