Bianca Smith
Keynote Speaker: Baseball Coach & Sports Analytics Expert; First Black Woman Coach in Professional Baseball; Former Minor League Coach at Boston Red Sox; Hitting Coach for Great Britain Baseball
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Bianca Smith Biography
Bianca Smith is a professional baseball coach recognized for breaking barriers in the sport. The Boston Red Sox hired Smith as a Minor League coach, making her the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball. Her achievement followed years of preparation, including graduating from Dartmouth College, where she played varsity softball and club baseball, and earning a dual JD/MBA at Case Western Reserve University, where she served as director of baseball operations. Smith expanded her expertise through internships with the Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds organizations, and held coaching positions as assistant coach and hitting coordinator at Carroll University in Wisconsin and as an assistant coach at the University of Dallas.
Smith’s coaching philosophy emphasizes science and individualization. She studied biomechanics to enhance her coaching, focusing on how each athlete’s body works and tailoring drills accordingly. Her approach incorporates statistical metrics and data analysis, aligning with the Red Sox’s emphasis on player development.
Smith worked at the club’s rookie-league complex in Fort Myers, Florida, primarily coaching outfielders and base-running skills, and also coached with Scottsdale in the Arizona Fall League. She addressed skepticism directly, responding to doubters by demonstrating her capabilities on the field. Smith’s historic hire received recognition from figures across sports, including Billie Jean King, and she was honored at California State University for the 50th anniversary of Title IX. She has also earned sponsorships from brands such as Nike, Oakley, and Topps.
Following her tenure with the Red Sox, Smith expanded her international coaching experience. She serves as a coach and sports exchange advisor for the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program and as a hitting coach for Great Britain Baseball. In Japan, Smith works as a sports exchange advisor through the JET Program, assisting a baseball team in Higashikawa, Hokkaido, with a focus on hitting, outfield defense, analytics, and baserunning strategies. Smith has coached in five countries across three continents. Her story was featured on the NHK television series "Where We Call Home," which profiled her work training children and teens in Hokkaido Prefecture. Through her platform, "Go Be the First," Smith shares her experiences and encourages others, particularly women and people of color, to pursue opportunities in underrepresented fields.
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Speaking fees for Bianca Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bianca Smith are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bianca Smith, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Bianca Smith speak about?
Bianca Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Baseball, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women, Female Leadership, Sports, Sports Motivation, Influential Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Black History Month and Sports Coaching.
Where does Bianca Smith travel from?
Bianca Smith generally travels from Japan and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Bianca Smith?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bianca Smith for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bianca Smith for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bianca Smith or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Bianca Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Baseball, Women's Empowerment and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bianca Smith for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Bianca Smith generally travels from Japan and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Simone Biles, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Dominique Dawes. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bianca Smith for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Bianca Smith to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bianca Smith for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bianca Smith, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bianca Smith or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Bianca Smith for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Bianca Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bianca Smith are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bianca Smith, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Bianca Smith speak about?
Bianca Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Baseball, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women, Female Leadership, Sports, Sports Motivation, Influential Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Black History Month and Sports Coaching. -
Where does Bianca Smith travel from?
Bianca Smith generally travels from Japan and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Bianca Smith?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bianca Smith for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bianca Smith for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bianca Smith or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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