Rapids Class VI

New Assistant Coach: Gary Smith

From a Rapids Press Release

Smith’s responsibilities include supporting head coach Fernando Clavijo and first assistant John Murphy with the Rapids’ first team. In addition to his first team duties, Smith will also establish the Arsenal Center of Excellence and develop the Arsenal Cup, a club tournament that will be open to American club teams from all over the United States and that will be hosted at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

Smith comes to the Rapids with ten years of experience as a professional player and full-time coach in the English FA. A UEFA “A” badge holder, he recently served as the reserve team coach for English Premier League’s Watford Football Club. Smith’s background also includes coaching with Wycombe Wanderers Football Club and Wimbledon Football Club, both located in London, England, throughout the past decade.

Posted by mark at February 8, 2008 03:36 PM