Кэт Смит из Западной Вирджинии назначена в комитет по надзору NCAA по softball

WKU’s Smith named to NCAA Softball Oversight Committee Published 12:56 pm Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Western Kentucky’s Kat Smith has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Softball Oversight Committee. Smith is in her sixth year on the WKU athletics staff and serves as the executive senior associate athletic director and senior woman administrator. She also serves as the chief revenue officer and executive director of the Hilltopper Athletic Foundation. “Any opportunity to represent WKU on the national stage is one I will not take for granted,” Smith said in a news release. “As a former college softball student-athlete who had the opportunity to play in the NCAA softball tournament, this is truly a full-circle moment and a committee I feel honored to serve.” The purpose of the Softball Oversight Committee is to develop policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the NCAA Division I softball championship in addition to overseeing regulatory areas such as recruiting, playing and practice seasons, and playing rules. As a member of the committee, Smith will also be a voting member of the selections for the NCAA Women’s College World Series. Smith’s term will end in August of 2027.