Jessica Smith

Skating career Smith competing at the 2014 Winter OlympicsSmith was coached by her father until age nine when family friend, Rob Dunn, took over. She would remain with Dunn until she gave up inline in 2007. At the 2007 Inline World Championships, she suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery. At the 2009 World Team Championships, Smith helped the United States place third. "It wasn't a difficult decision," Smith remarked. "I needed to have him behind me [because] he's the best technical coach I've ever seen." The decision meant that she would receive no financial support from the United States, relying instead on her personal savings and any sponsorship money she could find. Smith went on to win the 500 meter and 1000 meter events, completing a Trials sweep.

As of 2014, Smith holds the US National Record in the 500 meters. She has twelve World Cup medals to date – two gold, five silver, and five bronze.

Smith is married to Michael Kooreman, a former speed skater and current speed skating coach.

When she is not skating, Smith enjoys shopping, watching movies, and playing golf. She lists speed skater Jennifer Rodriguez as her hero, and her parents as the most influential people in her life. Smith is pursuing a degree in business management from Ashworth College as of 2014. When she retires from speed skating, she plans to work in real estate. She has a mortgage license in Wisconsin. Smith has also spent time volunteering with Play Well Play Safe.