100 of the Most Influential Women in Sport >> Coaches

Sue Bird, USA

Basketball

When it comes to achievements in basketball few can hold a candle to Sue Bird. Three WNBA titles, and four Olympic gold medals tell you all you need to know. Bird is an extraordinary talent, who is now transferring her skills to the administration side of the game as a Basketball Operations Associate with the Denver Nuggets. Bird has already predicted it’s not long before the NBA has a female head coach – it could be her.

– Bird lead the WNBA for assists in three seasons.

– Her college career is ridiculous finishing up ranked first in three-point field goal percentage and free throw percentage, second in assists and steals, leading her team to a record of 114–4.

– Bird is now using her basketball knowledge to scout the next generation of players for the Nuggets.

Did you know…

Bird is one of nine women to win an Olympic Gold Medal, an NCAA Championship, and a WNBA Championship

“I’m a bit of a perfectionist, but you have to know you’re going to make mistakes. It’s how you respond to those mistakes that counts.” – Sue Bird

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