Sylacauga High School

Smith's history as a coach runs 28 years, serving as an assistant and head coach in multiple sports. Smith began his 28-year career in 1994 as an assistant for the University of Alabama at Birmingham women's basketball program, and most recently has held the reigns as the women's head coach at Thompson High School in Alabaster (2019-23). Nestled in between those two stops, Smith won two men's basketball state titles (2002-03, 2003-04) at John Carroll Catholic High School (Birmingham) in what was then the state's highest classification (6A). To this day, Smith is only one of 10 men's coaches in the state to go undefeated (36-0). During his run as the men's coach for John Carroll, Smith compiled a 201-35 record in seven seasons with two state championships, one state runner-up, four regional final appearances, six regional tournament appearances, and reached the sub-state round every season. 

Marty has been married for 29 years to his wife, Felicia, who is also an educator. Marty and Felicia have one son, Micah, and one daughter, Beth Allen.

Smith Basketball Coaching Career

• 1994-1995: UAB (Women's basketball assistant)
• 1996-2008: John Carroll Catholic  
  • Football assistant (1996-2008)
  • Soccer assistant/co-head coach (1997, 2003-2008)
  • Men's tennis head coach (1998-2002) 
  • Women's basketball head coach (1999-2001)
  • Men's basketball head coach (2001-2008)
• 2008-2009: Clay-Chalkville High School 
  • Men's basketball head coach (2008-2009)
  • Football assistant (2008)
  • Women's golf head coach (2009)
• 2011-2013: Southside-Gadsden High School 
  • Athletic director (2011-2013)
  • Head football coach (2011-2013)
  • Assistant soccer coach (2011-2013)
  • Assistant women's basketball coach (2011-2013)
• 2013-2017: Dallas County High School 
  • Head football coach (2014-2017)
  • Advisor men's basketball assistant (2013-2017)
• 2017-2019: Lincoln County High School (Tennessee) 
  • Head basketball coach (2017-2019)
• 2019-2023: Thompson High School 
  • Head women's basketball coach

Smith Basketball Quick Hitters

• Two AHSAA basketball state titles in the highest classification
• One of 10 coaches in AHSAA history to go undefeated in men's basketball
• Averages 19.5 wins per season as basketball coach
• Numerous state titles in multiple sports as an assistant
• Two-time 6A basketball ASWA Coach of the Year honors
• One ASWA overall Coach of the Year honor 
• 350 career wins