Sam Allen & Tim Murphy

Sam Allen and Tim Murphy each came to fitness and wellness through life‑changing challenges that shaped their commitment to inclusive, adaptive movement.

Sam, Spirit Club’s General Manager for Montgomery County and DC, has always been active as a cyclist and outdoorsman. After surviving a traumatic brain injury, he gained a new understanding of rehabilitation and dedicated himself to helping people of all abilities improve their health. With degrees in health science, exercise sports science, and physical therapy, he specializes in injury prevention, rehabilitation, spinal cord injury support, and functional fitness—especially for fellow TBI survivors.

Tim Murphy, the Fitness Manager for Baltimore and Howard County, is a childhood cancer survivor who learned early how powerful movement and determination can be. After years in education and earning a Master’s in Special Education, he discovered a passion for helping individuals of all abilities reach their fitness and personal goals. With NASM training and a supportive, motivating coaching style, Tim focuses on confidence, encouragement, and long‑term success.

Together, Sam and Tim create welcoming, empowering spaces where members feel capable and supported. Their combined backgrounds in rehabilitation, adaptive fitness, education, and wellness allow them to connect deeply with individuals and help them build strength, independence, and confidence—far beyond the gym.