Alex Smith

A-Leagues Women Head Coach at Brisbane Roar FC

Peregian Springs, Queensland, Australia

About

Head coach of Brisbane Roar Women. Extensive professional coaching experience and proven proficiency in High Value Talent ID, Analysis, and Methodology Development. I am a father of two, and hold an American, Australian, and British passports. Professional playing career spanning 10 years and 3 continents.

Experience

  • A-Leagues Women Head Coach at Brisbane Roar FC
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Implemented a complete restructure of the program, training venue, and playing style. My role includes hiring of staff, recruitment, football style, training methodology, and daily management of the entire program. Responsible for performance and coordination of all departments including Football, High Performance, Physio, Recruitment, Video Analysis, and Staff. High value development of multiple players leading to National Team selection at both youth and senior level. -Led the program to the finals for the first time in 5 years and first finals win in 12. -2 club record transfer fees in 2 seasons. -All time longest serving Roar ALW Head Coach. -3 x ALW Coach of the Month

  • Peninsula Power FC (Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia)
    • NPLW Head Coach
      Jun 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs

      Responsible for complete oversight and operations of the entire Women’s Program. As 1st team Head Coach, I am responsible for building training sessions to implement the methodology, recruitment, budget management, and coach education. Progressed 3 players to professional contracts and increased player numbers by 400%. 2022 FQPLW League Champions. Successful promotion into the NPLW. Undefeated season. 2022 Coach of the Year.

    • Head of Women’s Football
      Jun 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs

  • A League Women Assistant Coach at Melbourne City FC
    Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 · 4 mos

    Active roles in all team planning, trainings, reviews, and matches. Responsible for Individual Development Plans for all players. Active roles in all team planning, trainings, reviews, and matches.

  • Melbourne City FC (1 yr 8 mos)
    • U14s Boys Academy Head Coach
      Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 · 6 mos

    • W League Assistant Coach
      Nov 2019 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Assisting head coach Rado Vidosic. Active roles in all team planning, trainings, and matches. W League Premiers and Champions 2019/2020. Undefeated season.

    • U16 Boys Academy Coach
      Nov 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Worked with both the Under 16 and Under 15 Academy Squads developing individual plans for all players. The focus was detailed attention to their individual needs and stages of development, all within a wider team playing style. 11 players have since made their professional debut.

  • Olympic FC (1 yr 6 mos)
    • Head Coach U20s NPL
      Apr 2019 - Oct 2019 · 7 mos

    • Football Player
      May 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos

      NPL Queensland Player of the Year