A very creative player in the Laker midfield and solid along the defensive backline… Has the ability to create scoring opportunities for both his teammates and himself… One of the most dangerous players in the attacking third of the field… Player noted for his overstepping runs and aggressive crossing.
2005: Broke in solidly as a junior last season, seeing action in 20 games with 13 starts in the midfield… Recorded his only assist on the season in the Lakers’ victory over Tampa.
Pre-Clayton State: Two-year letterwinner at neighboring junior college power Georgia Perimeter... Junior college head coach was Marc Zagara… Played on a 13-6 squad as a sophomore, and a 14-2 team as a freshman… Scored a goal and dished out three assists for five points during his sophomore season.
High School/Club: Four-year letterwinner at Piper High School... 2001 Florida State High School Player of the Year and All-State selection... Helped lead Piper to three straight 20-win seasons, including a 20-2-2 record as a senior and a 22-1 record as a junior... Named team Most Valuable Player and set the school record for goals scored in a season.
Personal: Born: November 23, 1982… Parents are Dennis Smith and Violet Nicholson… Favorite food is fish… Favorite television show is “Martin”… Major is business management.