About the John Smith Sports Staff
John Smith
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Bio -Coaching U6-U10 Academy |
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John Smith was well-known as one of the premier place-kickers in the National Football League from 1973-1983. To gain teaching experience, John came to the United States from England in the summers of 1970-72 and developed soccer programs at two different summer camps in western Massachusetts. His shooting power in soccer did not go unnoticed and the New England Patriots invited him to try out as a placekicker in 1973. He led the NFL in scoring in 1979 and 1980 and was voted All-Pro.
John was instrumental in organizing the World Cup Campaign for Boston prior to 1994. During the event, he worked as the soccer analyst for Channel 5 TV and Cable News. For the past 34 years, he has run his own camps and clinics in Massachusetts. John has been instrumental in starting youth soccer programs in various towns, as well as teaching thousands of coaches and parents to enjoy working with young soccer players of all ability levels.
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Felicity Day
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Bio - Coaching GU11 and GU18 |
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The tradition continues with Felicity, John's eldest daughter, joining the family business after a successful college career at Mary Washington College. After being named All-American at college, Felicity went on to play for Arsenal Women's Team in England.
Felicity progressed to coach at the collegiate level for two years and is now the full time Coaching Director at John Smith Soccer Schools and Sports Center. She has received her NSCAA Premier Diploma in coaching, one of a handful of women in the country to have received this highest coaching qualification With Distinction. Felicity is on now the NSCAA Academy Coaching Staff and travels around the country coaching youth and college coaches. Felicity will be inducted to the University of Mary Washington's sports Hall of Fame in October 2009.
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Nik Carlson
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Bio - Coaching BU11 and BU14 |
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Nik Carlson has coached at every level from beginner to advanced, munchkin to college and every age from 2 – 54. Nik played soccer for 4 years while attending Gordon College and continues to play at high levels in the MSSL (Mass State Soccer League) and BSSL (Bay State Soccer League) first Divisions. Nik holds his NSCAA National Diploma.
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Linda Smith
This winter, John Smith Sports will celebrate Linda's 20th year of employment! Linda grew up in Marlboro before playing for the first US Women's Hockey Team. Linda has been a soccer goalkeeper coach at numerous colleges and high schools for the past 20 years, most recently helping Medfield High School to a post season tournament bid in the Fall 2008. Linda has also coached at UMass-Dartmouth, Brandeis University, and Dana Hall School. Linda now resides in Milford with her 4 birds, one cat and three dogs, Mimi, Cassie, Napa, one of whom can always be found at the bubble!
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Tara Donaher
Tara is our Munchkin Soccer and Mini Soccer extrordinaire. Tara joined our staff in 2004, after being a 'stay at home mom' to raise her three children. Tara played soccer at high school and college and continues to play on Monday nights with her women's team. With a background in early childhood development, Tara has helped grow our Munchkin Program with her nurturing, enthusiastic and energetic ways.
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