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    Samson, who became paralyzed from the chest down after a sledding accident in 2000, is happy her family is so involved in lacrosse. One of her brothers, Brian Samson, is the head coach for the Conestoga boys. Another brother, Dave Samson, is an assistant coach for Germantown Academy’s boys
    Katie’s father, Peter Samson, is still coaching the Radnor 8th grade travel team, and her mother, Bannie Ackerman, coaches the Radnor Middle School 8th grade team. Katie, in fact, coached that team herself four years ago and was delighted to see that, now as seniors, that group is undefeated.
    “The lacrosse community is really a special community,” Samson said. “Being an athlete and being a lacrosse player prior to my injury and having so many of my family members still involved, it’s great to see it continue to grow.
    “I got to coach that one year and it was a great way to reconnect back to lacrosse. I miss it so much, but coming back every year brings me back to it.”