Tommy Smith

Place of birth:
Washington DC

Position played:
Flyhalf, Scrum Half, Wing and Fullback

Summary of rugby career:

First Started Playing Where:
Washington RFC

Clubs represented and Years:
Washington RFC (1974-1978)
Santa Monica Rugby Club (1978 to present)
UCLA (1980-1990)
Randwick RFC (1987)

Territorial/National Representative Teams and years:
East Coast Territorial (1978-1980)
Pacific Coast Grizzlies (1979, 1981-1982, 1985-1991)
USA Eagles (1979-1991)
USA Cougars (1978-1991)
USA National 7's Team Coach (1997-2001)
Pacific Coast Grizzlies Coach (1990-1991) National Championships

No of Caps (if applicable):
4 in 15's and 75+ in 7's

No of International Matches (if applicable):
100+

Tours: Where, With Whom and Years:
England /Wales - Washington RFC (1977)
South Africa - USA Cougars (1978)
Hong Kong - USA National 7's Team (10 Years)
Scotland - Melrose 7's (4 Years)
Sydney - 7's (3 Years)
Fiji - 7's (1982)
Tokyo - 7's
Paris - 7's
Wellington NZ - 7's
Dubaii 7,s (3 Years)
Sicily - 7's

Awards and Recognition:
Leslie Williams “Best and Fairest” award in Hong Kong 7's (1986)
Plate Championships in Hong Kong 7's (1986 and 1988)
USA National Team Captain (13 times)

Impact rugby had on your life:
Rugby became my life!

Most inspirational teammate/coach and why:
Dennis Storer my coach who believed in me!

What wisdom would you pass on to current players:
Work on your skills!

Marital Status (Spouse/Kids names):
Single with children Fred and Rosalie.

Favorite quote:
"Failing to prepare is preparing to Fail" John Wooden

Interests:
All sports.

Internet links to anything of interest on the web about the player:
http://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3004193/bring-back-american-football-quarterback-pass-rugby-says-usa