Allen Smith is in his first season as a graduate assistant at Appalachian State. He assists with Appalachian’s defense while pursuing a master’s degree in media and global education.

Smith comes to Appalachian State after a year as an assistant coach at Calhoun County H.S. in St. Matthews, S.C. In his lone season at Calhoun County (2014), he served as special teams coordinator and coached the Saints’ outside linebackers, halfbacks and tight ends and helped lead the squad to a 7-3 record.

Prior to joining the coaching ranks he served as a counselor and site coordinator for A&A Youth Community Learning Center in Columbia, S.C. and completed an internship with the Carolina Panthers, focusing on sponsor sales and services, community relations and ticket sales.

Smith was a four-year letterwinner as a defensive end at Wofford from 2009-12, playing for current Appalachian State defensive coordinator Nate Woody. He recorded 33 tackles in 35 career games and helped the Terriers to a share of two Southern Conference championships and three NCAA Division I FCS playoff appearances. He served as a team captain as a senior in 2012.

Smith graduated from Wofford in 2012 with a B.A. in business economics.

SMITH AT A GLANCE
Coaching Experience
2014: Calhoun County (S.C.) H.S. (special teams coord./OLB/HB/TE)
2015: Appalachian State (graduate assistant - defense)

Playing Experience
2008-12: Wofford (DE)

Alma Mater: Wofford, 2012
Hometown: Columbia, S.C.
Birthdate: April 21, 1990 (25 years old)
Twitter: @CoachASmith_