David Shannon Smith

Years Coaching: 5 years

Years with GFHS Bison Program: 5 years

Profession: Commercial Lines Producer at Cogswell Insurance Agency

High School: Ulysses S. Grant High (Southern California)
- All Valley Pac-8 (Strong Safety)
- All State (Strong Safety & Running Back)
- East Vs. West Shrine Game Player
- MVP for Track and Football
- Team Captain

College: Montana State University, Bozeman
- Positions Played: (Sam, Will and Mike) Was the 2nd String Punter.
- 2002 Big Sky Champion
- MIP - Most Inspirational Player
- Team Captain
- Three Time Big Sky All Conference (Honorable Mention and 2nd Team)
- Senior Bowl in Florida
- NFL Practice Squad (2004 through 2008)
- Director of Golf at Canyon Gate Country Club

Notable Achievements:
- Started all 4-years of Varsity Football
- Started all 4-years of College Football
- Undefeated in the 100 meter dash in High School until State Finals.
- Top Defense in the Nation Per Capita (2001, 2002 & 2003)
- Professional Golfer from 2009 to 2013 (PGA Southwest Section)
- Callaway Golf Elite Staff Member (2010 to Present)
- ESPN Top Ten Countdown Play of the week. (Montana State Univ. Vs. Washington State)
- GFDA Ally Award 2024 - Community Relationship

Family: 3 beautiful daughters - Aiva Madison, Kailee Marie and Emerie Carmen Smith.

Hobbies and Interests: Hunt. Fly Fish and Golf

Favorite thing about Coaching: Creating a level of change within a kid's life in a positive and impactful way. Essentially baying it forward!

Favorite Football Memory: November 23, 2002 - 102nd Great Divide War. On a very cold and blustery day, a fraternity of brotherhood banded together to End a 16-year old streak. 2002 Big Sky Conference Champions.