St. Paul's School

Alma Mater: Hobart College, B.A.; Northeastern University, Master of Sports Leadership

Joined SPS: 2014

Highlights at SPS:

• In his time at SPS, Smith has raised the level of the SPS squash program to new heights, in both New England and National rankings. 
• In 2019 both teams were ranked in the top 10 nationally – the girls at #10 and the boys at #3. 
• The teams have produced endless college squash players, won New England Team Sportsmanship Awards, New England titles, and developed All-New England and All-American award winners.

Awards and Honors:

• In 2015 and 2016 Coach Smith was named to the U.S. Squash Top 50 Coaches list, the only high school coach to gain that honor in either year.

Coaching Resume:

• Prior to arriving at SPS, he served as the mens and womens assistant squash coach and director of recruiting at Harvard University. During that time he helped coach the women’s team to three straight national championship games, winning it all in 2010.
• Mr. Smith coached two College Individual National Champions, won 2 Ivy League titles, and developed numerous College All-Americans.
• He was the founding head coach at Northeastern University and led the new program to a top-20 national ranking in its first three years of existence.
• Mr. Smith coached the USA Junior National Team (2003-2007), which appeared in two World Junior Championships in his tenure.
• Worked as Head Squash Professional at The Union Boat Club in Boston.
• Mr. Smith started his squash coaching career as the Director of Squash at Squashbusters in Boston, and has been active in supporting urban squash programs for over two decades.

Coaching Education and Certifications: Level 1 and Level 2 US Squash Coach, USA Lacrosse Level 1

Athletic Career: played college squash at Hobart College, qualified for the CSA Individuals all four years. He posted a four-year record of 47-26. He was voted team captain his senior year. Smith was a two-time winner of the Dr. Frank P Smith '36 Award. He also earned the 1995-96 Hobart Squash Trophy Award and the 1994-95 Hobart Squash Rookie Award. 

Coaching Philosophy:

Coach Smith employs a coaching philosophy centered on integrating college-level coaching styles into the high school experience. His approach emphasizes not only technical skills and competitive success but also personal growth, sportsmanship, and the holistic development of his players.

Smith's philosophy is deeply rooted in fostering an environment where student-athletes can thrive both on and off the court. He focuses on building teamwork, personal excellence, humility, and courage, which aligns with the broader athletic values at St. Paul's School.

His coaching has significantly elevated the school's squash program, leading to top national rankings and producing numerous college-level players. Smith's dedication to the sport and his players is evident in his involvement in national and local squash organizations, and his efforts to enhance the squash facilities at St. Paul's with modern technology.