Hall of Fame
John Smith - Rollins College, Soccer
One of the most accomplished student-athletes in Sunshine State Conference history, John Smith was impressive both on the field and in the classroom. A 1997 graduate of Rollins College with a degree in history, Smith concluded his career as the Tars’ all-time leader with 142 total points and 42 assists, and also ranks third in school history with 50 goals. He also ranks in the SSC top-10 in each of those categories. A first-team All-American in 1996 and a second-team All-American in 1995, Smith earned All-SSC and All-South Region honors three times and was twice recognized as a second-team Academic All-American. Following his senior year, Smith was honored as the Rollins Male Athlete of the Year, as well as the Rollins and SSC Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year. As a Tar, Smith helped Rollins compile an overall record of 49-18-5 during his four years, winning at least 10 games each season. The first foreign player ever drafted by Major League Soccer, Smith played professionally in the United States for four different clubs and earned All A-League honors with the Orlando Sundogs. In addition to serving as a volunteer soccer coach and clinician, Smith has been the assistant men’s and women’s soccer coach at Cal State-Bakersfield for four years, and he expects to earn a master’s degree from the school shortly.