Katie Meier
Special Adviser and Ambassador
Miami Connection
Meier transformed University of Miami women's basketball, leading to the program's first Elite Eight in 2023 with upsets over top seeds like Indiana, boosting visibility and pride in South Florida sports. She coached 30 players to pro careers, including WNBA picks, and mentored 16 All-ACC honorees, elevating talent development in the region. As adviser, she drives fundraising for women's athletics, donates personally, and engages alumni, sustaining long-term growth for Miami programs.
About
Katie Meier is a former standout college basketball player at Duke University, graduating in 1990 before launching her coaching career. She began as head coach at Charlotte for four seasons, then took over the University of Miami women's basketball team in 2005, coaching for 19 years until her retirement in March 2024. Under her leadership, the Hurricanes achieved 11 seasons with 20+ wins, 13 postseason appearances including 10 straight NCAA Tournaments from 2009-2019, and a historic Elite Eight run in 2023. Named AP National Coach of the Year in 2011 and ACC Coach of the Year that same season, she became Miami's all-time winningest basketball coach (men's or women's). Post-retirement, she transitioned into a special adviser and ambassador role for the University of Miami athletic department. Her deep ties to Coral Gables stem from nearly two decades building the program into a national contender.