Damien Smith, affectionately known as Coach Smith, has been a Health & Physical Education Teacher, Coach, Athletic Director and Personal Trainer in the Raleigh-Durham area over the past 20 years.  He has humbly coached and trained over 100 athletes including Nyheim Hines (Garner H.S./Indianapolis Colts), Bryce Love (Wake Forest H.S./Washington Redskins, Keith Marshall (Millbrook H.S./Washington Redskins), T.J. Thorpe (Jordan H.S./Washington Redskins), and Tony Creecy (Southern H.S./New England Patriots).

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His passion for teaching fuels his dedication to providing student-athletes with access to quality training and support that will aid in their success.  His love for athletics and developing young men and women through sports was the catalyst for creating Y.E.S.S. Academy.

 

Coach Smith is married to Jalene Smith and father to five children Nia, Devin, Morgan, Dris and Jaci.