Matt Smith
Chapin,SC
Summary
Highly skilled coaching professional with proven track record in leading teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and fostering positive, goal-oriented environment. I pride myself on being an effective communicator, leader, and mentor.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Coach
Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC
01.2024 - Current
- Responsibilities included being in charge of the day-to-day operations of the program; including creating and managing operating budgets, planning and executing training sessions, delegating responsibilities to two assistant coaches, domestic and international recruiting, scheduling, and improving alumni relations.
- First winning season in the division 1 era
- Highest Big South finish in program history
- Big South Conference tournament semifinals for the first time in program history
- Successfully completed fundraising for locker room renovation
Assistant Coach
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Responsibilities include designing and executing training sessions for field players and goalkeepers, domestic and international recruiting, opponent scout/film review, and assisting with the day to day operations of the program.
- Helped lead team to first Big 12 tournament appearance in program history.
Assistant Coach
Baylor University
Waco, TX
01.2017 - 02.2022
- Responsibilities include planning and executing training sessions for goalkeepers and field players, domestic and international recruiting, film breakdown, building/presenting scouting reports, conducting individual training, and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the program.
- 56-30-15 Overall record
- 2 BIG 12 conference championships (2017,2018)
- Back-to-Back NCAA Elite 8 appearances (2017,2018)
- United Soccer Coaches’ Association regional coaching staff of the year (2018)
Head Coach
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC
03.2010 - 12.2016
- Directed daily operations of program, including development and management of operating budgets. Oversaw planning and execution of training sessions. Delegated responsibilities to two assistant coaches to optimize team performance. Led domestic and international recruiting initiatives. Strengthened alumni relations through strategic engagement efforts.
- Overall record 80-38-10 in 7 seasons (Most Coaching wins in school history)
- Conference Carolinas Coach of the Year (2016)
- Conference Carolinas Tournament Champions (2015, 2016)
- Conference Carolinas Regular Season Champions (2016)
- NCAA National Tournament (2015, 2016)
Assistant Coach
Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC
06.2005 - 03.2010
- Responsibilities included goalkeeper training, assisting team training, domestic recruiting, evaluating film, making travel arrangements, equipment orders, and organizing off-season team fitness program.
- Successfully aided in transitioning the program from NCAA Division II to Division I
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCSkills
- Program management
- Training and coaching
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Recruitment and development (international and domestic)
- Performance analysis (Catapult, Hudl, Spiideo platforms)
- Empowering leadership approach
Certification
- United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma
- United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeper Diploma
- UEFA C License (currently pursuing UEFA B License)
Timeline
Head Coach
Presbyterian College
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Coach
Kansas State University
05.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Coach
Baylor University
01.2017 - 02.2022
Head Coach
Limestone College
03.2010 - 12.2016
Assistant Coach
Presbyterian College
06.2005 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of South Carolina