Softball
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
In her first season under Head Coach James DeFeo, Smith helped GW to a program-record 28 victories and the most Atlantic 10 victories (11) since 2013. In 2017, the Colonials set program records for hits (426), batting average (.302), RBI (243), extra-base hits (125), total bases (626), slugging percentage (.444), fewest strikeouts (201) and best fielding percentage (.964).
Smith coached five different Colonials to A-10 All-Conference Honors, including 2017 Rookie of the Year Jenna Cone. In total, Smith coached one First Team member, three Second Team members and three All-Rookie members in 2017.
Smith joined the Colonials after serving as a social media and administrative assistant intern at the Sport and Speed Institute in Virginia upon graduation from the University of Louisville in May 2016.
Smith began a standout college playing career at Louisiana State, helping the Tigers reach NCAA Regional play in 2013 and 2014 before transferring to Louisville for her final two seasons. At Louisville, the infielder quickly established herself as a leader both on and off the field, earning co-captain status in 2016 while landing Second Team All-ACC honors. Smith helped the Cardinals to NCAA Regional appearances in both 2015 and 2016.
The Bristow, Virginia, native also excelled in the classroom, earning Honor Roll distinction throughout her career and landing on the ACC All-Academic Team in 2016.
