Mike Smith

Assistant Soccer Coach

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Portland, Oregon, United States

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Timeline
About me
Director of Scouting & Recruiting, Portland Thorns FC
Education
- University of Southampton
  1988 - 1991
  Bachelor's degree Geography
  Activities and Societies: Football 1st team (player) Women's team (coach) Geographical Society
- University of Leicester
  1992 - 1993
  Information Technology Diploma Information Technology
- University of Southampton
  1988 - 1991
  B.Sc Geography
  Activities and Societies: Southampton University Football Club
- University of Leicester
  1991 - 1992
  MA Sociology of Sport
Experience
- Santa Clara University
  Jul 2002 - Feb 2005
  Assistant Soccer Coach
  Hired after team won the NCAA D1 National Championship. Returned to college cup final 4 twice in 3 years there.
- University of Oregon
  Feb 2005 - Dec 2008
  Associate Head Soccer Coach
- Oregon Youth Soccer Association
  Dec 2008 - Sept 2012
  Technical Director
- Portland Timbers
  Dec 2010 - now
  Direct and manage all youth programs for the Portland Timbers & Thorns, including Academies, Olympic Development Program, Regional Training Centers, Affiliate Programs and Youth Leagues & Cups. Was hired to set up, begin and grow the Portland Timbers Academy, when franchise was approved to move into the MLS.
  - Youth Sporting Director
    Jun 2013 - now
  - Youth Academy Director
    Dec 2010 - Jul 2015
- Portland Thorns FC
  Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
  Youth Academy Director
  Started the Portland Thorns Academy program and led into & through the inaugural year of the US Soccer Girls Development Academy.
- Portland Thorns FC
  Dec 2022 - now
  Director of Scouting & Recruiting
Licenses & Certifications
- US Soccer 'A' License
  Jun 1998
- UEFA Youth Pro - Elite Formation Coaching License
  FFF - Fédération Française de Football
  Nov 2014