Active in both wheelchair tennis and sledge hockey, Samuel won five silver medals in the Western Canadian Summer Games in 2007 and 2011, and a gold and silver medal in the Western Sledge Hockey Championships in 2010. In 2015, he placed 12th at the Wheelchair Tennis Nationals. 

He was born with spina bifida and paralyzed from the waist down. He became active in many sports and found a group of supportive friends. Although he has faced many challenges, he believes his experiences have shaped him into who he is today – strong and unwavering in his determination.

Samuel completed his Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Winnipeg, and is starting a CPA designation toward a career in accounting.