Garrett Smith
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 14, 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Seattle, Washington, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1986–1989 | University of Portland | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989 | Portland Timbers | ||
| 1990 | Seattle Storm | ||
| 1990–1991 | San Diego Sockers (indoor) | 3 | (0) |
| 1993–1995 | Portland Pride (indoor) | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1992–2002 | University of Portland (assistant) | ||
| 2003–2017 | University of Portland | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Garrett Smith (born December 14, 1967) is an American former soccer defender who played professionally in the Western Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League, Major Indoor Soccer League and Continental Indoor Soccer League. Since 1992, he has served as an assistant coach with the University of Portland's men's and women's soccer teams. In 2003, he became the head coach of the women's team, winning the 2005 National Championship. He was 2007 NCAA Coach of the Year.
Smith attended Nathan Hale High School where he played on the school's soccer team while also playing with the Washington State U-19 State team. He then attended the University of Portland where he played on the men's soccer team under Clive Charles from 1986 to 1989. Smith was a 1989 first team All-West Coast Conference and a three time All-Northwest Collegiate Soccer Conference selection. The most Notable team of that era was the 1988 team which went 22–1, their only loss being a 1–0 loss in the semi-finals to eventual NCAA champions Indiana.
Professional
While still in college, Smith played a single season with the Portland Timbers of the Western Soccer League in 1989.[1] In 1990, he signed with the Seattle Storm of the American Professional Soccer League.[2] On November 23, 1990, he signed with the San Diego Sockers of the Major Indoor Soccer League.[3] When his contract expired at the end of the season, Smith left professional soccer. On April 28, 1993, the Portland Pride of the Continental Indoor Soccer League drafted Smith.[4] He retired from professional soccer after the 1995 season.