Congratulations to Sam Poyer of Los Altos, California, and to the 2012 USARS JR Men’s Inline Hockey Team USA, on winning the Bronze Medal at the 2012 FIRS World Inline Hockey Championship in Bucaramanga, Colombia, June 30 – July 8. This is his second year on Team USA, he was also apart of the 2011 USARS Jr Men’s Team. Sam is currently a sophomore and playing for Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo, and also plays for Nor Cal Elite hockey.
Team USA Years: 2
Hometown: Los Altos, CA
Current residence: San Luis Obispo, CA
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Education:Going into Sophomore year of college
High school attended: Bellarmine College Prep
Year of graduation: 2011
Location of high school: San Jose, CA
Sports you competed in while in high school (include number of years): hockey, 4 years
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College attended: Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo
Year of graduation: 2015
Degree/major: Business
Sports you competed in while in college (include number of years): Roller hockey, 1 year
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Current skating club: Nor Cal Elite, Cal Poly SLO
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When did you begin skating: Age 4
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Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: Gold Medal Champs of Jr. Mens
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Who is your favorite sports figure: Shaquille O'Neal
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: Parents
List your hobbies: Playing hockey, hanging out with friends, getting weird
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What makes you a unique and special person: I'm a nice guy with a big old heart