Jessica Sims

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Jessica Sims
Born1988
Peabody, Massachusetts
Occupation(s)Fitness coach, instructor
Website jesssims.com

Jessica "Jess" Sims (born 1988) is a fitness instructor and sports reporter from Peabody, Massachusetts, USA. [1]

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Early life

Sims 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

Sims 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Jessica Sims - 2008-09 - Women's Basketball". Trinity College. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  2. 1 2 "How Peloton Trainer Jess Sims Found Her Fitness Calling After Years Working In Education". Shape. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Trinity Women's Basketball Completes Best Season In Nine Years". Trinity College. 29 July 2009. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  5. ↑ "Peloton Instructor Jess Sims '10 Gives a Lesson in Taking Care of Your Body and Mind". Trinity College. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  6. 1 2 3 4 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.
  7. 1 2 Hendricks, Jaclyn (2022-08-04). "ESPN adds Peloton instructor Jess Sims to 'College GameDay'" . Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  8. 1 2 Williams, Madison (August 3, 2022). "ESPN's College GameDay Announces Hire of Peloton Instructor Jess Sims". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  9. ↑ "New York Liberty Name Jess Sims In-Arena Co-Host for 2021 Season". New York Liberty. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "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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