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By Radiator Perlman

Updated 29 March 2023

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American college basketball coach

Karl Smesko is ...

Alive

Born	2 October 1970 in Bath Township
Age	52 years, 8 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Occupation	basketball coach and basketball player
Country for sport	United States of America
Awards	Kay Yow Award
Sport	basketball
Member of sports team	Kent State Golden Flashes
Educated at	Revere High School

About Karl Smesko

Karl Smesko, born on October 2, 1970, is a renowned American college basketball coach who has made a name for himself in the world of women's basketball. He is currently the head coach of the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team, where he has been coaching since 2001.

Smesko grew up in Ohio and attended Bowling Green State University, where he played basketball and earned a degree in education. After graduation, he began his coaching career as an assistant coach at the University of Akron, where he spent three seasons before moving on to Florida Gulf Coast University.

Under Smesko's leadership, the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles have become a dominant force in women's basketball. He has led the team to numerous conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances, including a historic run to the Sweet 16 in 2015. Smesko's teams are known for their fast-paced, high-scoring style of play, and he has been recognized as one of the top coaches in the country.

Off the court, Smesko is known for his dedication to his players and his community. He has been involved in numerous charitable organizations and has been recognized for his contributions to the local community.

Smesko's success as a coach has not gone unnoticed, and he has been the subject of numerous articles and interviews in the media. Rolling Stone magazine even featured him in a profile in 2015, calling him "one of the most innovative and successful coaches in women's basketball."

Despite his success, Smesko remains humble and focused on his team's goals. He is committed to helping his players succeed both on and off the court, and his dedication to the game of basketball is an inspiration to all who know him.

References:

- "Karl Smesko." Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics, fgcuathletics.com/staff-directory/karl-smesko/18.

- "Karl Smesko." ESPN, espn.com/womens-college-basketball/coach/_/id/227/karl-smesko.

- "Karl Smesko: The Coach Who Built Dunk City." Rolling Stone, rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/karl-smesko-the-coach-who-built-dunk-city-104191/.