Arlington Soccer Association: Rec, Teen & Travel soccer in Arlington, VA
Grant Smith
Director of Coaching, U14 Boys Impact Red Head Coach

Coaching Philosophy

Provide a positive and challenging training environment for my players and teach them to respect the game and the spirit in which it should be played. Provide the coaching staff with opportunities to advance their knowledge of the game and support their positive efforts for the families in the club.

Coaching Experience

  • ASA Boys Director of Coaching for Travel — 10 years
  • VYSA State and District ODP Head Coach — 10 years
  • 17 years of youth coaching experience
  • D1 NCAA Coaching Experience at the University of Virginia

Coaching License

  • USSF “A” License
  • USYS National Youth License
  • IYCA Diploma

Coaching Accomplishments

  • Placed over 70 players in Region 1 ODP
  • Placed over 10 players in National ODP
  • Multiple D1 College Recruits
  • Multiple Youth Tournament Champions and Finalists
  • 2010 ’93 Boys ODP Region 1 Champions
  • 2011 ’95 Boys Region 1 and National Champion
  • 2011 U13 Boys Virginia State Champion and Region 1 Finalist

Playing Experience/Honors Awards

  • Virginia Spartans — State Champions
  • University of Virginia Varsity Team — 2 time ACC Champions
  • High School — All District, All Region, All State, All Metropolitan and Adidas All American