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Derek Smith

Men's Rugby Forwards Coach

Education:

  • Brigham Young University (2009; B.S., Finance)
  • Brighton High School (Salt Lake City, UT)

Hometown:

  • Salt Lake City, UT

Occupation:

  • Valuation Analyst; Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services

Mission:

  • Texas Houston, Spanish-Speaking (2002-04)

Coaching Experience:

  • BYU, Forwards Coach (2020-Present)
  • BYU, Assistant Forwards Coach (2018-2019)
  • BYU, Scrum Coach (2016)
  • Herriman High School, Head Coach (2014-2019)
  • Herriman High School, Forwards Coach (2011-13)

Years at BYU:

  • Coach (2016, 2018-Present)
  • Player (2004-08), Prop

Coaching Highlights:

  • Led Herriman High School to four consecutive Utah Youth Rugby Single-School State Championships (2016-19)
  • Led Herriman High School to consecutive second place finishes at High School Nationals (2018-19)
  • Coached nine High School Americans and one USA U20 player as a head coach at Herriman High School

Playing Highlights:

  • Collegiate All-American (2006-08)
    • Toured Canada in 2006 & 2007
    • Played against Oxford University in Fall 2008
  • Represented the USA in the North America 4 tournament (2006, 2008)
    • USA Hawks - 2006
    • USA Falcons - 2008
  • Selected as a Pacific Coast Regional All-Star (2006-08)
  • High School National Champion with Highland Rugby Club (2001)