Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Volunteer
Matthew Smith

Matthew Smith

Tanner,AL

Summary

Hardworking Football Coach highly effective at building and managing successful programs. Skilled in selecting coaching staff, evaluating players and managing rigorous practice schedules to prepare for challenging games. Over 10 years of experience within the high school sports organization.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Football Coach- Defensive Line

Sparkman High School
06.2017 - Current
  • Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential.
  • Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
  • Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
  • Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.

Head Soccer Coach-Middle School, JV, Varsity

Tanner High School
01.2013 - Current
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
  • Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
  • Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
  • Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
  • Established several sponsorships for the program such as : Jeb Lovvern with Alfa Insurance , Javier Leyva with Quality Crawlspace Repair , etc.

Access Facilitator

Tanner High School
Tanner, AL
2010.10 - Current

Online class in a wide range of subjects as well as Edgenuity .

Lead Tech for the high school - work on network issues as well as device malfuctions

Assistant Football Coach- Defensive Line Coach

Tanner High School
06.2010 - 12.2017
  • Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies.
  • Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina.
  • Counseled players dealing with academic and personal problems to help find resolutions and restore team balance.
  • Enforced team rules fairly to eliminate unsafe practices and unauthorized behaviors.
  • Planned and oversaw team football camps to develop new players.
  • Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks.
  • Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Negotiated and resolved conflicts between players, parents and staff to restore order.

Education

No Degree - Education

Miles College
Fairfield, AL
06.2007

High School Diploma -

Tanner High School
Athens
05.2007

Skills

  • Football Team Management
  • Physical Conditioning
  • Player Development
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Team Building
  • Player Evaluations

Accomplishments

Sparkman High School (Defensive Line)

· 3 Play-off years

· 9 Scholarship Offers

· 9 Committed from Offers


Tanner High School (Defensive Line)

· 8 Play-off years

· 3 Finals

· 2 State Championships

· 10 Scholarship Offers

· 10 Committed from Offers


Tanner High School (Soccer)

· 4 County Championships

· 5 Regional Championships

· 1State Championship (2022-2023)

· 300+ Scholarship Offers

· 12 Committed from Offers

· 5 Players in the North/South All-Star Game

· 36 All-State Players

· 4 Players of the Year

Timeline

Assistant Football Coach- Defensive Line

Sparkman High School
06.2017 - Current

Head Soccer Coach-Middle School, JV, Varsity

Tanner High School
01.2013 - Current

Access Facilitator

Tanner High School
2010.10 - Current

Assistant Football Coach- Defensive Line Coach

Tanner High School
06.2010 - 12.2017

No Degree - Education

Miles College

High School Diploma -

Tanner High School
Matthew Smith