Wayne Smith

Believer in God the Father, husband to a beautiful bride, and father to a precious girl. Blessed to be a
Teacher, Coach ⚽, GK 🧤, Drummer 🥁

[Wayne Smith @CoachWayneSmith]

"Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation, because your character IS WHAT YOU REALLY ARE, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." -John Wooden
#personabovetheplayer

[Dustin Grimmett @Coach_Grimmett]

Sometimes, as coaches, we get caught up in the wins and losses, but at the end of the day, this is why we do what we do.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

10 Reasons HS Coaches Are the HEART of Sports ❤️

High school coaches don’t just teach plays - they shape lives.

While college and pro coaches have massive resources, HS coaches work with limited time, tight budgets, and endless challenges.

Yet their impact is unmatched.

Here’s why high school coaches are true game-changers:

1: They Shape Lives, Not Just Athletes - High school coaches are often the first mentors kids have outside of their families, teaching life lessons that last a lifetime.

2: They Wear Multiple Hats - Unlike college or pro coaches, they’re also teachers, bus drivers, counselors, and sometimes field maintenance crews.

3: They Work with Limited Resources - Small budgets, few assistants, and hand-me-down equipment - yet they still find a way to succeed.

4: They Build from Scratch - They coach everyone, from the star athlete to the kid who’s never played before, developing players who may never see the spotlight.

5: They Are the Culture Keepers - In many schools, the coach is the program, defining the culture and traditions for future generations.

6: They Face Community Pressure - High school coaches aren’t just leading a team; they represent a school, a town, and its expectations.

7: They Balance Full-Time Jobs - Most high school coaches do more than just coach; they also teach classes or work other full-time jobs.

8: They Build Relationships - High school coaches don’t recruit talent; they develop it by building trust and connections over time.

9: They Handle Parents and Politics - Managing parent expectations, team dynamics, and school administration requires patience and skills many overlook.

10: They Do It for the Love of the Game - High school coaches don’t coach for fame or big paychecks; they do it because they love the sport, the kids, and the opportunity to make a difference.

High school coaching isn’t easy, but it’s powerful. These coaches' impact goes far beyond wins and losses - it’s measured in lives changed.

To all the high school coaches, thank you for what you do. You’re the real MVPs!
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[Arkansas Soccer Coaches Association @ArSoccerCoaches]

Bentonville West BOYS Soccer has an assistant opening for the 2024-2025 school year.

If you are interested, please reach out to Coach Wayne Smith at [email protected]

#arsoccercoaches

[Pat Basil @pbasilstrength]

"The goal of the coach is to eliminate the coach" - Louie

Your staff and athletes should be so well trained, and your programming so consistent, that they can operate without you

[Wayne Smith @CoachWayneSmith]

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[Pat Basil @pbasilstrength]

"How do you program without percentages?"

This is one of the most common questions I get

No-percentages is how I program for most teams now

Since so many ask, I made a free how-to guide

Retweet this and comment "send" and I'll DM it to you

Must be following so I can DM

[Wayne Smith @CoachWayneSmith]

Diving and footwork today! @ Centerton, Arkansas https://t.co/GJwZdxLArL

[Wayne Smith @CoachWayneSmith]

I befriended a UEFA A licensed coach who's currently coaching for FC Barcelona recently. After getting to know him he said he's looking to move to the States for a university or professional coaching position. Please DM me if you're seriously interested and I'll email his resumé

[Manchester City @ManCity]

Premier League Champions 21/22!!! 🏆💙

[BWHS Boys' Soccer @BWHSoccer]

Season ended today in the quarterfinals. But I'm proud of our boys. Not only for how hard, smart, & well they played, but also the kind of young men they were before, during, & after the game. This group has made big strides this year & I'm thrilled to see what next year brings.

[Wayne Smith @CoachWayneSmith]

@BWHSoccer

[Wayne Smith @CoachWayneSmith]

First session of 2022, back to work!! 🤙 https://t.co/gpIOAnwfek

[Wayne Smith @CoachWayneSmith]

First session back from break. Topics included footwork and handling crosses. Thanks to some of our field players for staying to help us out! https://t.co/xKRrVm2cCE

[Wayne Smith @CoachWayneSmith]

Introduction to crossing and distribution. Getting better every day! 💪💪 https://t.co/a9OCJSmdjZ

[Wayne Smith @CoachWayneSmith]

🧤+👣= 👌 https://t.co/PdMOVvLqft

[Wayne Smith @CoachWayneSmith]

Great agility work and training going into Fall Break. Rest up boys and let’s come back ready to get back on the grind💪💪💪 https://t.co/7silqpYOnx

[Wayne Smith @CoachWayneSmith]

Good goalkeepers do the simple things the best! Focus was footwork and distribution today, we keep getting better! https://t.co/0KjN4JNxan

[Wayne Smith @CoachWayneSmith]

-Handling 🧤
-Diving 💪
-Good day 👍 https://t.co/qvTOjcHugM

[Wayne Smith @CoachWayneSmith]

Had this talk with some coaches today. Make sure you do your homework and don't train your players, in this case goalkeepers, habits that will hurt their playing career later on. Check what the pros say👇
https://t.co/oyAkCUF2Mj

[Wayne Smith @CoachWayneSmith]

Topic: Intro to diving 👌 https://t.co/woPwOHAGGe