Naia Smith

Hi, I’m a motivated fan of soccer & charitable causes. I will earn my degree in Criminology at University of Texas at Dallas. My coaches say I am a fast, composed, technical player with an ability to build & link up attacks. I'm 100% committed to my team & performance on and off the field.

STATS

Ht: 5' 5" Wt: 126
Highlight Reel - Forward
Highlight Reel - Center Back

ACADEMIC

GPA: 3.96 (AP) | Wylie High 2020
A Honors, Academic rank top 5%

TEAMS

Sting North 01G (2018 - 2019) | Coach Wes Larry
Wylie High School (2016 - Present) | Coach Chris Bezner
Mutiny FC 01G Black (2012 - 2018) | Coach Simon Annis

NOTABLE EXPERIENCES

- Academic All State
- Academic All District
- Andie Studley Heart of a Pirate
- Gothia Cup - Gothenburg, Sweden
- Dana Cup - Hjoerring, Denmark
- Lake Highlands League
- Presidents Cup - Regional Winners
- Most Valuable Player (MVP)
- Mutiny Shield Award

COMMUNITY

Operation Care Christmas for the Homeless
Juvenile Diabetes 1 Walk
Race for the Cure

EMPLOYMENT

Dicks Sporting Goods 2019
YourSoccerBuddy.com 2018+
N. Texas Soccer Ref 2015-16

ENDORSEMENTS

"Naia is the perfect athlete that any coach would wish to have in their ranks, regarding personality and morals. Works very hard and gets along with every teammate & coach. She plays as a central striker predominantly for me, who works hard to hold the play up, and link-up with supporting runners; whilst is intelligent with her runs in-behind from teammates penetration passes and/or aerial flicks. She is a good athlete with a deceptive burst of speed to get away from defenders. The best attribute of Naia's game is her composure. In front of goal, in tight areas, or with her back-to-goal under pressure, she always shows composure to either pick her spot or link-up with good close control and composed decision making. She has been a key contributor of goals, and chances created in each of the 3 years I have had the pleasure of coaching her." Simon Annis (Coach)

"Naia presents many strengthens that separates her from other players, she has the ability to make plays and connect with her teammates in the attacking third with ease. She sets herself and her teammates up for many scoring opportunities, and is successful at putting the ball away in the corners. She has a high soccer IQ and has been a motivator for me to work hard in any situation I am presented in." Sydney Gober (Teammate)