Jon Smith graduated from Clemson University where he was a catcher for the Tigers. He began his coaching career in Queens, NY for the Bayside Yankees where he won two National titles.

In 2003, Smith served as an assistant for the St. John’s Red Storm a member of the Big East Conference before accepting a coaching position at Duke University. He worked mainly with catchers and outfielders at both Universities.

Smith had coaching stints at Eastern Wayne and Kinston high school before becoming the Head Varsity Coach at Wilson Hunt high school where he lead the Warriors to a 2010 3-A State Runner-up finish.

Smith and his wife reside in Rock Ridge, NC. They are expecting their first child in September 2011.