Behind the Scenes with Devin Smith

ATHENS, W.Va. - During the course of the fall semester, the Concord University Sports Information Department will be profiling each member of the Concord Athletics Staff in a Behind the Scenes series. 

Concord baseball assistant coach Devin Smith, who has been at CU in the same role for the last eight years, is profiled today.

Name: Devin Smith
Position: Assistant Baseball Coach
College Alma Mater: Concord University (Bachelor's, '13 and Master's, '15)

What made you decide to get into coaching?
The love for the game and being a part of student athletes' success and progression.

How did you land at Concord?
Coach Garrett recruited me as a player.

What's your most memorable moment as a coach either at Concord or another coaching stop?
It would have to be winning the Mountain East Conference South Division in 2017

What's the most rewarding part of your job?
Seeing the progression of an athlete's skills

Tell us where you're for and a little bit about the area you grew up in.
I'm from Wytheville, Virginia. It's a small town that loves its sports. Everybody knows everybody.

Favorite vacation spot?
Jupiter, Florida

Best local restaurant to eat at?
Moe's

What's the biggest attribute you look for in an athlete?
Maturity

What makes Concord special or what's your favorite thing about campus?
Concord Athletics is a special because of the family atmosphere within the department.

What advice would you go back and give yourself if you were 20-years old again?
Progress takes time.

Favorite TV show unrelated to sports?
Meet the Browns

What's one bucket list item you have yet to accomplish?
Visit all 50 states. Still have 30 to go.