Katie Smith - The Hoops Legend
A Gold Medal Olympian Speaker
Katie will engage your event attendees at your conference with stories that will keep everyone on the edge of their seats. Her wisdom is outlined in rich storytelling with memorable and helpful lessons.
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A Remarkable Coach
Katie is often called upon by leaders to help them lead like a champion. Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Katie can help.
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An inspiration to athletes worldwide, Katie Smith is a true icon in the sport of basketball. She began her journey in the 5th grade, balancing her passion for hoops with ballet and tap dancing. This diverse foundation contributed to her quick footwork and scoring prowess, establishing her as one of the most accomplished players on the court.
During her time at Logan High School in Ohio, Katie earned the prestigious National Gatorade Athlete of the Year Award. She continued to showcase her talents at The Ohio State University, where she led the Buckeyes to a Big Ten Championship and the NCAA title game during her first year. Notably, she set the Big Ten scoring record for points scored in both men's and women's basketball and received two Big Ten Conference Player of the Year awards. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, her jersey is retired at her alma mater, and she is a proud member of the Athletic Hall of Fame. Katie holds a B.A. in Life and Human Sciences (2008) and a M.S. in Medical Dietetics (2014).
Katie is also a three-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most decorated players in the history of professional basketball. She secured 2 WNBA Championships with the Detroit Shock and 4 Championships with the Columbus Quest. A 7-time WNBA All-Star, she has been recognized on the WNBA All-Decade team and as one of the top 15 players of all time, recently being named among the top 20 at 20.
Inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2018 on the first ballot, Katie has also been a first-ballot recipient of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame that same year. She has made her mark both as a player and a coach. Since 2014, she has been dedicated to mentoring the next generation of players, and she currently serves as the Assistant Coach of the Ohio State University Women's Basketball team.
Residing in Columbus, Ohio, Katie is committed to empowering women and nurturing the growth of the game she loves.
“We all have opportunities everyday to find ways to break barriers. It's what we do with those opportunities that define us forever”
– Katie Smith
