Samantha Secord

Grid League Career and Evolution

Samantha Secord wears #09 for the South Beach Palms in the United Grid League, where she’s known for her versatility and consistent performance. Her path to the Palms included stops with the SWFL Sharks and Miami Freaks, building experience that would shape her into the competitor she is today.

The 2021 season marked a highlight in Secord’s career when she faced off against Marcos Medina in a “Hand Farmer Carry” competition that showcased her strength and determination. Now preparing for her fourth season with the Palms in 2025, she’s focused on improving upon last year’s performance and pushing for a championship.

Secord approaches competition with a thoughtful balance of speed and technique. “There’s only so fast you can move before your form or technique is compromised,” she explains. “You definitely have to ride that line.” This mindset reflects her measured approach to training and competition.

Athletic Background

Secord’s athletic foundation is built on impressive strength numbers that tell the story of her dedication. Training at PIT CrossFit, she regularly posts remarkable benchmarks: a 352-pound back squat, 257-pound clean and jerk, and 193-pound snatch. Her CrossFit Open performances show consistent improvement, moving from 5051st worldwide among women in 2024 to 3068th in 2025.

Before finding CrossFit, Secord specialized in the 800-meter run during her track and field days at St. Petersburg Catholic High School from 2001 to 2006. Her athletic journey began with soccer, which she played through college. When her soccer career ended, she found herself searching for a new competitive outlet, eventually discovering CrossFit, which would become her bridge to Grid League competition.