Jesse Smith
 

ODH Player Project – 1-on-1 & Group Coach
 

Jesse Smith is a former NCAA Division I player at Davidson College and a versatile semi-professional athlete who has competed with clubs including Little Rock Rangers, Inter Nashville, AFC 615, and Tennessee Tempo. Having played multiple positions throughout his career, Jesse brings a well-rounded understanding of the game from both attacking and defensive perspectives. He owns 
 

In addition to his playing career, Jesse has extensive coaching experience across the academy, high school, collegiate, and semi-professional levels, including roles with Fisk University, Heroes FA Academy, CPS Soccer Academy, and Little Rock Rangers Elite Performance Academy. He currently holds a USSF C License along with additional U.S. Soccer coaching certifications.
 

Jesse’s training philosophy focuses on technical precision, movement quality, and intelligent decision-making, helping players develop strong habits that translate directly to match performance. His sessions emphasize body orientation, scanning, timing of movement, and composure under pressure, building disciplined and confident athletes.

“Speed is often confused with insight. When I start running before the others, I appear faster.” — Johan Cruyff
 

Favorite Teams: Chelsea FC, USMNT, Portugal
Player Inspirations: Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Paolo Maldini, Michael Essien