Sandy Zimmerman has been overcoming obstacles and barriers her entire life.  Despite an upbringing filled with poverty, abuse, time in foster care, countless injuries and tons of failure, Sandy has persevered (defied the odds) to become a NATIONAL JUDO CHAMPION, earn a full ride basketball scholarship to GONZAGA UNIVERSITY,  was a Physical Education TEACHER and COACH for 23 years, and today continues breaking records on NBC's hit show AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR and traveling the country sharing her story as an INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER.  Sandy is beyond excited to impact lives by sharing the lessons she has learned and tools she has acquired along the way to help others DISCOVER HOPE, OVERCOME OBSTACLES, and ACHIEVE BIG DREAMS of their own!