Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Awards
Accomplishments
Coaching Philosophy
Player Development Experience
Timeline
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Dwight Smith

Summary

Accomplished men's basketball coach with a track record of developing nationally ranked programs at the NJCAA and NCAA Division I levels. Expertise in building disciplined teams, leading to multiple championship seasons and high defensive rankings. Strong recruiting network across the Midwest and internationally, enhancing team competitiveness.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Individual Skills Development Trainer

Power 2 Play/ Integrity Sports Arena
01.2016 - Current
  • Led instruction and facilitated skill-building sessions, enhancing participants' skills and knowledge
  • Coordinated tournaments and leagues, managing on-site scheduling and overseeing weekend national tournaments for middle school to college athletes
  • Developed engaging training programs for youth sports participants.
  • Facilitated skill-building workshops for coaches and athletes.
  • Collaborated with staff to design curriculum for diverse athletic levels.

Assistant Coach

South Plains College
01.2025 - 01.2026
  • Contributed to Top 15 national ranking and 24-8 record
  • Developed All-American and All-Region players, enhancing program reputation
  • Assisted in recruiting and constructing roster for nationally competitive program, strengthening overall team competitiveness
  • Oversaw academic coordination, boosting player accountability and retention rates

Assistant Coach

University of South Dakota
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Defensive Coordinator for Top 75 nationally ranked defense
  • Contributed to 19-win season, enhancing defensive efficiency ranking
  • Led recruiting efforts across 6 states and established international pipeline in Europe and Australia
  • Evaluated and signed high-level talent, ensuring immediate roster contributions

Assistant Coach

Salt Lake CC
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Coordinated top 5 nationally ranked defense
  • Contributed to 30-4 record, Region 18 Championship, and NJCAA Tournament berth
  • Implemented defensive system focused on pressure, discipline, and efficiency
  • Built championship-level roster to enhance team performance

Assistant Coach

McCook Community College
McCook, USA
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Assistant Resident Life Director/ Pro Staff Member.
  • Three Year Assistant Coach under HC Jacob Brandl: Four Region 9 NJCAA All Conference Members.
  • Head of Player Development/ Recruiting
  • Experience In Video Breakdown / Scouting (Synergy)
  • McCook, NE - Men's Basketball

Coordinator

State 38 (NXT PRO AAU Circuit)
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • 17U, 16U, 15U Coordinator, Helping Program Operations
  • 16U, Head Coach - 2019
  • 17U, Head Coach 2023
  • New Balance
  • Served as program liaison to ensure operational alignment

Assistant Coach

Eastern Wyoming College
Torrington, USA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • First Year of Collegiate Coaching under Head Coach Tim Moser
  • Assisted the EWC Lancers to a 15-20 Record and First Region 9 Tournament Appearance Since 2011. Previous Year 2-28 Overall Record.
  • Torrington, WY - Men's Basketball

Assistant Coach

Eastern Wyoming College
Torrington, USA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • First Year Under Head Coach Tom Anderson
  • Assisted the Women's EWC Lancers to a 24-9 Overall Record. Two Women's NJCAA All Conference Members.
  • Torrington, WY - Women's Basketball

Coach

Adams City High School
Commerce City, USA
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach under Roy Swift
  • Head JV Coach/ Head of Player Development
  • Commerce City, CO - Varsity Basketball

Skills Development Coach

Dean Thompson Basketball Clinic
Omaha, USA
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Assisted Full Elite Skills Camp Ages 15-18
  • Westside HS, Omaha, NE

Assistant

Anthony Tolliver OSA CAMP
Omaha, USA
01.2012
  • Assisted under professional basketball player Anthony Tolliver
  • Mentored over 150 Student athletes ranging from grade school to high school in skill development, sportsmanship, and general life skills.
  • Omaha Sports Academy, Omaha, NE

Education

HESAL - Higher Education Studies and Learning

Northern Colorado University
Greeley, CO
03-2026

Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Arts/ Communications, Ethnic Studies

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
01-2014

Awards

  • PROJECT RISE FIRST YEAR INDUCTEE, 01/01/20, Advocate/ NJCAA Project Rise Coaches selection. Development of Young Rising Coaching Nationally
  • Colorado State 3 Year Starter, 01/01/10, Student Athlete under Head Coach Tim Miles
  • Student athlete under Head Coach Larry Eustachy, 01/01/12, 2011-12/ 2012-13 NCAA tournament appearance

Accomplishments

  • 30-4 Record
  • Region 18 Champions
  • NJCAA Tournament Appearance
  • Top 5 National Defense (NJCAA)
  • Top 15 National Ranking (South Plains College)
  • Developed All-Americans, All-Conference, and All-Region Players

Coaching Philosophy

TGHT: The Game Honors Toughness, Disciplined, TOUGH, Versatile. High Pressured with strategies Learned from D1 Levels (Top national rankings Aspirations), Efficient, Positionless, Pace Driven and TOUGH, Midwest + Mountain West + International Pipelines + NCAA Transfer Portal, Next-level preparation, Progression Based, Toughness Based

Player Development Experience

  • Power 2 Play/ Integrity Sports Arena, Individual Skills Development Trainer, 01/01/16, 12/31/23, Camp Coordinator and Instructor for high level skills academies, Full Time Site Director - organizing various tournaments and leagues, on site scheduling and managing weekend national tournaments from middle school- college
  • Dean Thompson Basketball Clinic, Westside HS, Omaha, NE, 01/01/13, 12/31/14, Skills Development Coach/ Assisted Full Elite Skills Camp Ages 15-18
  • Anthony Tolliver OSA CAMP, Omaha Sports Academy, Omaha, NE, 01/01/12, 12/31/12, Assisted under professional basketball player Anthony Tolliver, Mentored over 150 Student athletes ranging from grade school to high school in skill development, sportsmanship, and general life skills

Timeline

Assistant Coach

South Plains College
01.2025 - 01.2026

Assistant Coach

University of South Dakota
01.2024 - 01.2025

Assistant Coach

Salt Lake CC
01.2023 - 01.2024

Assistant Coach

McCook Community College
01.2020 - 01.2023

Coordinator

State 38 (NXT PRO AAU Circuit)
01.2019 - 01.2023

Assistant Coach

Eastern Wyoming College
01.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant Coach

Eastern Wyoming College
01.2018 - 01.2019

Individual Skills Development Trainer

Power 2 Play/ Integrity Sports Arena
01.2016 - Current

Coach

Adams City High School
01.2016 - 01.2017

Skills Development Coach

Dean Thompson Basketball Clinic
01.2013 - 01.2014

Assistant

Anthony Tolliver OSA CAMP
01.2012

HESAL - Higher Education Studies and Learning

Northern Colorado University

Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Arts/ Communications, Ethnic Studies

Colorado State University
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