Profile 
Ty Smith serves at the Director of Coaching for Columbus Express, where he leads the club’s player development program and provides technical direction across the entirety of the club.  During his time with CESC, Ty has helped develop players that have advanced to the professional and collegiate level, including two players signing USL contracts as youth players.  His teams have earned success at the state, regional, and national levels, highlighted by the 2007/08 Boys winning the club’s first National Championship capturing the US Club Soccer NPL Finals in 2026.  With experience spanning youth, collegiate, and coach education environments, Ty is focused on creating a consistent player development pathway that will maximize club, team, and player potential.  Ty has been recognized as the Indiana Soccer Club Director of the Year in 2020 and 2025.   

Experience
Girls Academy Staff at Kings Hammer Academy 
8 Years of collegiate coaching experience at University of Dayton, Xavier University, and Miami University  
Former collegiate player at Hanover College and Thomas More University 

Licenses & Education
US Soccer:  A License
US Soccer:  Club Technical Leader II
US Soccer:  Coach Educator

United Soccer Coaches:  Premier Diploma
United Soccer Coaches:  Director of Coaching Diploma

Ball State University: Masters in Physical Education & Coaching
Hanover College:  BA in Education 

University of Florida:  Elite Youth Athlete Development Certification 

Awards

Indiana Soccer Club Director of the Year 2020, 2025

US Club Soccer NPL National Champions 2026