MEET THE COACHES

Top Squad Soccer Academy

Jack Smith - Founder/Head Coach

Jack was born and raised in Essex, just outside of London, UK. His football journey started from a young age and straight away you could see his talent, love and passion for the game. 

Jack progressed quickly through his youth and at 16 was attending a full time academy where he competed in The Conference Youth League playing against pro clubs such as Charlton Athletic, Colchester United & Tottenham. At the age of 16, Jack also made his semi professional senior first team debut. 

MEET THE COACHES

Jack started his coaching career at 19 where he was the assistant coach at the Halstead Town Football Academy. His role included progressing 16-19 year old's into semi and professional football. This is where he discovered his passion & love for coaching which is still evident today. 

After coaching in the UK for 6 years Jack decided to go traveling to South East Asia and finally ended up in Australia in 2019, that he now calls home. This is where he joined Dunbar Rovers and became an integral part of the team that won the 2019-2020 ESFA Premier league. The following season Jack was named captain of the football club and is still the captaining the side today. 

Jack is highly regarded within the Eastern Suburbs for his coaching where he has worked for various academies and clubs before starting Top Squad Soccer Academy. Jack's mission is to continue sharing his vast knowledge and experience to the future generation of soccer players and develop them to the best of their ability. 

 

Education

  • English FA Coaching Badges Level 1 & 2 
  • First Diploma In Sport (Exercise & Fitness) 
  • First Diploma In Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness) 
  • Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness & Personal Training 

 

Coaching Experience

  • Halstead Town Academy (16-19 Years old)
  • Brantham Athletic U8s coach 
  • Mark Noble Football
  • Goal Soccer Academy 
  • Dunbar Rovers - Current U11 SAP Coach
  • Dunbar Rovers ESFA (Senior) 

 

Playing Career

  • Halstead Town Academy - Conference Youth League 
  • Maldon & Tiptree - Ryman North Division 
  • Brantham Athletic - Thurlow Nunn Premier League 
  • Heybridge FC - Ryman North Division 
  • Stanway Rovers - Thurlow Nunn Premier League 
  • Stansted FC - Essex Senior League 
  • Dunbar Rovers - ESFA Premier League  - Current Club Captain