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Thursday, 03 November 2011 19:01

David Smith

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Hough High School soccer quickly established itself last year as a team to deal with in prep soccer, and the coach of those successful boys' and girls' teams, which each reached the state semifinals in the school's first year, is David Smith of Cornelius. Smith is the former coach at Vance, where he served for 13 years after helping the school open its doors in 1997. Smith's Hough boys are hoping to make a deep playoff run beginning this week in the 4A bracket. Ranked No. 2 in the state, Hough won the I-Meck Conference title and 19 regular season matches this fall before entering the playoffs Wednesday against Ardrey Kell. In between teaching civics and economics and getting his team primed for the playoffs, Smith took some time this week to be our Fellow Citizen.

What is your current state of mind?

Very excited about the state playoffs.

 

What qualities do you value in a friend?

Someone that is honest, dependable and enjoys having fun.

 

What do you regret about your youth?

Nothing at all. I had a great time as a youth!

 

Which talent would you like most to have?

I would like to be more mechanically inclined.

 

What is your favorite place?

Walt Disney World with my son Dylan.

 

What would you do if you hit the lottery?

Travel, travel, travel and then travel some more. Also, I would become a professional poker player!

 

On what occasion do you lie?

None that I can think of.

 

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Professionally — being the coach of the Hough men's and women's soccer teams over the last 16 months. Personally — being Dylan's dad!

 

What is your best quality?

I care about those around me and want them to succeed, whether it be my son, my students or my players.

 

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

That I would take better care of myself. I have had both hips replaced, and I really need to lose weight.

 

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

I enjoy eating out way too much.

 

What would you rather be doing right now?

Hanging out with Dylan in the wave pool at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon.

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