Ty Smith joined the University of Dayton women’s soccer staff in July 2014.
He comes to the Flyers after three seasons as an assistant coach at Xavier where he was responsible for the 2014 and 2015 recruiting classes. He helped lead Xavier to its first winning season in nearly a decade and worked with a defensive unit that set school records for shutouts in 2011 and eclipsed it in 2013. He mentored goalkeeper Katie Markesbery to the career shutout record.
Smith worked on Xavier's game day and training preparation. He also oversaw scouting and video editing, as well as recruiting for the Musketeers.
Smith also works with youth soccer club Kings Hammer Academy. He led the 1995 Girls to a Midwest Regional League Championship, US Youth Soccer National League promotion, as well as State Finalist finishes in both Kentucky and Ohio. He was instrumental in developing a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year for Kentucky as well as two NSCAA All-Region players.
Prior to Xavier, Smith served as the Director of Soccer Operations at Miami University (OH), where he helped guide the RedHawks to the NCAA's seventh-highest scoring offense and a Mid-American Conference East Division title.
Smith also had a stint as an assistant men's soccer coach at Hanover College, where he coordinated recruiting and training. Five of Smith's recruits earned All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference honors. Smith helped Hanover to its first ever HCAC Championship match.
As a standout multi-sport athlete at Hanover College, he lettered in both men's soccer and track and field. In his lone season at Hanover, Smith was named captain and led the team in assists. Smith also played soccer at Thomas More College for three seasons. At Thomas More, Smith was named All-President's Athletic Conference, Team MVP, and an Athletic Director Honor Roll award winner. Smith led the team in goals in 2006, assists in 2005, and helped the team to its first ever conference tournament appearance and championship game. He was also the soccer representative for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Smith earned his bachelor of arts degree in elementary education and English from Hanover College in May 2010. In July of 2012, he completed his Masters of physical education in coaching from Ball State University. Smith also holds the NSCAA Premier DiplomaDiploma, NSCAA Level I, II, and III Goalkeeping Diplomas.
Smith is a native of North Vernon, Ind.
