Keiser University Athletics

Samantha Harris was named head coach of the Keiser flag football program on May 15, 2024. Harris became the second head coach in the program's history after serving as assistant coach during the 2023 season and interim head coach in 2024

The Harris File

• Named head coach on May 15, 2024
• Began the 2024 season as interim head coach
• Entering her third year with the Seahawks
• Was named the 2024 Sun Conference Coach of the Year 
• Guided Keiser a school-record 18 wins while winning both the Sun Conference regular season and tournament titles in 2024
• Under Harris, Keiser has produced nine All-Sun Conference honorees 
• Produced Sun Conference Offensive Player of the Year Jazmin Rhoden in 2024

2024

• Named the Sun Conference Coach of the Year
• Earned the program's second SUN Coach of the Year honor (Justin Hilliker - 2021)
• Guided Keiser to its second perfect season in conference play (8-0)
• Claimed the Sun Conference Regular Season Title for the second time in program history (2021)
• Guided the Seahawks to a school-record 18 wins while winning both the Sun Conference regular season and tournament titles while advancing to the NAIA National Championship Game
• Coached the Sun Conference Offensive Player of the Year (Jazmin Rhoden)
• Also coached eight Seahawks to a school-record nine all-conference honors
• The Seahawks out-scored their opponents, 713-138
• The Keiser defense posted eight shutouts 
• Keiser also recorded a school-record 47 interceptions during the 2024 season
• Offensively, the Seahawks have produced 5,270 yards through the air with 95 passing touchdowns

Pre-Keiser
Harris, co-owner of NOMAD Mobile Fitness in Royal Palms, Florida, was the freshman, junior varsity coach, and assistant varsity coach at Seminole Ridge High School from 2008 to 2018. While at Seminole Ridge, Harris helped guide the Hawks to the state crown in 2010 and 2012.
 
She has also served as President of Girls Flag Football in local recreation leagues where she was responsible for managing the board of volunteers, creating league budgets, and teaching flag football to new coaches. Her work in flag football spans from Adult Leagues to PeeWee and Freshman Leagues.
 
Harris continues to work with her company NOMAD Mobile Fitness where she helps children and adults in understanding the importance of proper nutrition and exercise in maintaining overall health and athletic performance.
 
Personal
A native of Loxahatcee, Florida, Harris earned an associates degree from Palm Beach State in 2009.