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Daniel Smith

  • Title
    Assistant Coach
  • Dan Smith enters his first season as a Marian football assistant in 2022, working with the defensive line
  • A coach with a strong background, Smith brings over a decade of collegiate coaching experience to the Knights
  • A 2008 graduate of Wittenberg University, Smith was a captain and four-year letter winner, earning NCAC First Team honors in 2007 as a senior. 
  • After earning his undergrad degree in organizational leadership, Smith worked with the football staff while earning his second degree, coaching the offensive line and tight ends. While working with the offensive staff, Smith helped coach four NCAA DIII All-Americans and helped the Tigers win five NCAC Championships.
  • In 2014 Smith converted to the defensive line, where he guided multiple players to All-Conference honors while helping Wittenberg win four NCAC Championships. 
  • A graduate of Springfield High School in Ohio, Smith was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2016. 
  • Smith and his family reside in Indianapolis.