Special Olympics Athlete of the Month: Dave Sampson

Dave Sampson was honored as the Special Olympics Athlete of the Month. Sampson was recognized for his play on the soccer field. He plays for Santa Barbara United, which he helped earn the bronze medal at the recent North County Special Olympics Games in Santa Maria.

“You should seem him fly,” soccer coach Brian Goodell said of Sampson, who is a multi-sport athlete for Special Olympics. “We’re very lucky to have him.”