Missouri Western State University Director of Athletics, Kurt McGuffin has announced Roger Smith as assistant women’s basketball coach. Smith was an assistant at Oklahoma City for one season under current Western coach Rob Edmisson.

Smith served as Oklahoma City’s video coordinator, managed a large part of scouting and assisted in daily practices. During his one season at OCU the Stars went 35-1 winning the 2011-2012 NAIA National Championship.

“Roger is one of the best coaches I have ever been around in regards to instructing and teaching kids on the floor,” commented Edmisson. “His detail with film work and game planning was a huge factor in our run last year to the NAIA National Championship,” stated Edmisson.

Previously, Smith spent a season as assistant coach for the OCU men’s basketball program in 2009-2010. The Stars went 17-10, finished third place in the Sooner Athletic Conference and advanced to the NAIA Division I Tournament.

Smith has experience coaching in the Oklahoma City area on the high-school level, winning a state championship while on the staff at Putnam City High School. Roger served as the head coach at Casady School (2008-2009) and Little Axe High School (2005-2006). While on the staff at John Marshall High School (2007-2008) the team made it to the state semifinals and was on the staff at Okarche High School, which made the state tournament in 2010-2011.

“I am very excited to get the chance to continue coaching under Edmisson,” commented Smith. “We share a similar philosophy when it comes to both ends of the floor. We feel comfortable with each other as he gives me a lot of freedom when it comes to scouting and breaking down film. We will play an exciting brand of basketball that is fun to watch,” said Smith.

Roger has been married for 17 years (Cristina) and has three children – Isabella (9), Griffin (7) and Price (2).

— MWSU Sports Information —