Doan Smith

Prince Albert Area Manager

Doan is a well-rounded and relationship-driven coach who approaches every individual differently by working to identify their personal needs. His coaching philosophy revolves around bringing this individualized development to help prepare student-athletes for challenges both on and off the ice. He understands the stressors student-athletes face and works to help them navigate the distractions and continue to get their best out of them.

Work & Coaching Experience:
  • Business Manager, MPH Hockey – 2017-2019
  • Manager, Fernie Academy U18
  • Hockey Coach
    • Head Coach, Fernie Academy U18
    • Head Coach, Central Alberta Blaze
    • Head Coach, STIX Hockey
    • Peewee AA Head Coach
    • Bantam AAA Assistant Coach

Doan grew up on a farm forty five minutes north of Brooks, Alberta. He is a big family man who has three siblings who all pursue their dreams whom he is very proud of. He played his minor hockey in Medicine Hat at both the Bantam and Midget AAA levels.

Doan found himself in the KIJHL for his Jr. career before pursuing a short minor professional stop in Sweden for parts of two seasons. Doan also loves swimming and baseball. He has his lifeguard certification.