Samantha McDermott (Miller) enters her eighth season as an assistant coach with the Endicott women's tennis program in 2023-24.

McDermott comes to Endicott after a standout playing career at St. Lawrence University where she was a four-year member of the Saints' women's tennis program from 2012-15. Over her career, McDermott compiled a 24-14 singles record and a 42-16 doubles record, which equals an average of 14 doubles wins per season.

McDermott went on to graduate from St. Lawrence with a degree in psychology, while also holding a double minor in math and statistics. Upon graduation, McDermott served as an assistant tennis coach for the Rio Rancho High School girls' varsity team alongside her head coaching duties for the junior varsity team program. 

In addition to her current coaching responsibilities at Endicott, McDermott is a full-time air traffic controller.