Mike Smith

Mike Smith

Assistant Soccer Coach

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  • 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