Andy Smith

Biography

Andy Smith, the eighth head coach in Cornell field hockey history, has steadily elevated the Big Red into a nationally competitive program since his appointment in May 2019. Known for his innovative approach, player development and attacking style of play, Smith has guided Cornell to record-setting offensive production, national rankings and consistent contention within the Ivy League. His vision for the program has taken shape on the field, and also off it. In 2025, Cornell posted an 11-4 overall record (4-3 Ivy League), tying for third in the conference. The Big Red's strength of schedule was among the nation's toughest, with three of its four losses coming against NCAA Final Four teams. Smith's tenure includes one of the most successful seasons in program history in 2023, when Cornell set a school record with 12 wins, climbed to No. 17 in the NFHCA poll. In his six years with Pacific, Smith posted a combined record of 61-57 overall and led Pacific to four regular season conference titles. Prior to his time at Pacific, Smith spent a combined 11 seasons as an assistant coach at Cal and Dartmouth. Smith spent a decade with USA Field Hockey, coaching in various capacities, including a 13-0 run with the national team as he served as a drag flick coach and consultant. Smith is a native of Doncaster, England.