Alyssa Nakken: MLB Coach
Trailblazing MLB coach Alyssa Nakken is the first full-time female coach in Major League Baseball, inspiring inclusive leadership and barrier breaking performance.
- Highlights:
- First full-time female coach in Major League Baseball history
- First woman to coach on the field during a Major League game
- Coach with the San Francisco Giants
- Former collegiate softball player at Sacramento State University
- Formats:
Keynote Speaker and Leadership Trailblazer
- Audiences:
Corporate leadership teams, sports organizations, educational institutions, diversity and inclusion conferences and industry events seeking inspiration and cultural transformation.
- Outcomes:
- Practical insights on building inclusive, high performance teams
- Inspiration to break barriers and redefine leadership norms
- Strategies for resilience and growth in competitive environments
- Travels from: San Francisco, CA
- **Fee range: On Request
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Talent Short Bio
Alyssa Nakken made history as the first full-time female coach in Major League Baseball when she joined the San Francisco Giants coaching staff in 2020. Her groundbreaking achievement was further cemented in 2022 when she became the first woman to coach on the field during a Major League game.
Nakken began her journey with the Giants organization in 2014 as a baseball operations intern, contributing to health and wellness programs while gaining hands on experience in player development and team performance. She earned her master’s degree in sports management from the University of San Francisco in 2015 and previously competed as a collegiate softball standout at Sacramento State University.
In her coaching role, Alyssa focuses on player development, team dynamics and fostering an inclusive culture within a historically male dominated sport. Her leadership emphasizes accountability, communication and collaboration, helping teams perform at their highest level while building environments where everyone can contribute.
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Alyssa Nakken has made history with the San Francisco Giants as the first full-time female coach in Major League Baseball history. Nakken had previously joined the organization as a baseball operations intern in 2014. During his time, she worked with the team on their health and wellness programs. Nakken also graduated from the University of San Francisco with a master’s degree in sports management in 2015. She has a background in sports as a former college softball player at Sacramento State.
As the first full-time female MLB coach, Alyssa made history in 2020 when she joined the coaching staff of the San Francisco Giants. Her groundbreaking achievement was further solidified in 2022 when she became the first woman to coach on the field during a Major League game.
With a background as a collegiate softball star at Sacramento State University, Alyssa brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to her role. Her work focuses on player development, team dynamics, and fostering an inclusive environment in a historically male-dominated sport. Alyssa’s commitment to diversity and equity extends beyond the field, as she actively advocates for women and underrepresented groups to pursue leadership roles in sports and other industries.
As a keynote speaker, Alyssa Nakken captivates audiences with her story of perseverance, leadership, and breaking barriers. Whether addressing corporate teams, educational institutions, or industry conferences, she inspires others to challenge the status quo and embrace opportunities for growth and innovation. Her speaking topics include “Breaking the Mold: Redefining Leadership in Sports and Beyond,” “Building Inclusive Teams,” and “Overcoming Adversity with Grace and Grit.”
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