Sponsored Content SportsEngine, a brand from NBC Sports Next is the leading provider of Sport Relationship Management (SRM) software, empowering athletes, parents, coaches, and sports organization administrators with tools and services to manage their organizations and sports lives. Read SportsEngine stories In 1994, this famed volleyball player became Nike’s first female athlete to design a shoe. Who was she? July 27, 2021 | 0 minutes, 22 seconds read Gabrielle Reece In 1994, famed volleyball player, Gabrielle Reece was the first female athlete to design a shoe for Nike. Trivia sports in this article Volleyball tags in this article Fan On This Day SportsEngine