Jessica "Jess" Sims (born 1988) is a fitness instructor and sports reporter from Peabody, Massachusetts, USA.[1]
Jessica Sims | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1988 |
| Occupation(s) | Fitness coach, instructor |
| Website | jesssims |
Early life
editSims was born in Peabody to JoAnn and Rick Sims.[1] She is biracial, with a black father and Italian mother.[2] She played basketball in high school where she was a two-time all-star and four time league champion.[1] She was also a member of AAU basketball teams from the age of twelve.[3] She played Division III basketball at Trinity College where she was the captain for three years[1] and earned NESCAC All-Academic honors[4] She graduated college in 2010 with majors in Hispanic Studies and Psychology.[1][5]
Career
editSims began her career as a teacher. She worked in Houston for Teach for America while obtaining her Master's Degree, and then as a kindergarten teacher in New York.[6] For two years she worked as the Operations Director for a school in Harlem.[6] She then became an assistant principal in Lynn, MA,[2] where she focused on a health and wellness program.[6]
In June 2016, Sims received her personal training certification and began teaching at boutique fitness studios in New York City.[6] In 2018, Sims joined Peloton Interactive as a fitness instructor, teaching strength, running, and boot camp classes.[7][8]
Sims has been an in-arena host and reporter for the New York Liberty since 2021.[9]
In 2022, Sims joined the ESPN College Gameday Program.[7][8] In December 2023, it was announced that Sims would join ESPN Saturday Primetime games' coverage of men’s college basketball as a sideline reporter for the 2023-2024 season.[10]
In 2023, Sims joined the Good Morning America team as an ongoing contributor.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Jessica Sims - 2008-09 - Women's Basketball". Trinity College. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ a b "How Peloton Trainer Jess Sims Found Her Fitness Calling After Years Working In Education". Shape. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ Sims, Jess (2021-02-22). "'The Lessons My Father Taught Me on the Basketball Court Made Me Into the Peloton Coach I Am Today'". Well+Good. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Trinity Women's Basketball Completes Best Season In Nine Years". Trinity College. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ "Peloton Instructor Jess Sims '10 Gives a Lesson in Taking Care of Your Body and Mind". Trinity College. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ a b c d Shoenthal, Amy. "From Kindergarten Teacher To Top Peloton Instructor, Jess Sims Is The Hype Woman The World Needs Right Now". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ a b Hendricks, Jaclyn (2022-08-04). "ESPN adds Peloton instructor Jess Sims to 'College GameDay'". Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ a b Williams, Madison (August 3, 2022). "ESPN's College GameDay Announces Hire of Peloton Instructor Jess Sims". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ "New York Liberty Name Jess Sims In-Arena Co-Host for 2021 Season". New York Liberty. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ McKay, Julie (2023-12-29). "Jess Sims Expands ESPN Role as Men's College Basketball Saturday Prime Game Reporter". ESPN Press Room U.S. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "GMA brings on new famous member to the team as Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes' roles remain empty". HELLO!. 2023-04-30. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
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