CRAIG SMITH

• Assist in leading the basketball program through coaching, practice planning, and player development
• Mentor student-athletes in fundamentals, discipline, teamwork, and skill enhancement
• Support game-day strategy, player rotations, bench management, and in-game adjustments
• Collaborate with the head coach on scouting, film review, and player development plans

• Mentor youth and young athletes through Clippers community and mentorship programs
• Coach youth players in JR Clippers clinics, camps, and training sessions
• Teach basketball fundamentals, advanced skill work, team concepts, and basketball IQ
• Lead drills, run practice stations, and provide individualized performance feedback
• Support player engagement initiatives, leadership development, and life-skills programming
• Represent the Clippers organization at community events, youth activations, and outreach initiatives

Craig and His Magical Basketball (October 1, 2022)
Coloring With Craig: The Rhino’s Basketball Adventures (June 28, 2024)
• Author of two youth-focused books promoting confidence, imagination, and positive character development
• Conducts school visits, classroom readings, and literacy events for children
• Engages young audiences through storytelling, interactive activities, and sports-themed education

• Founder & CEO of a nonprofit focused on youth mentorship, literacy, and community empowerment
• Lead school visits, workshops, book donation events, and youth outreach programs
• Manage partnerships, fundraising efforts, program expansion, and community impact initiatives
• Oversee strategic planning, event coordination, and collaboration with educators, families, and local organizations

• Ironi Nes Ziona (Israel)
• Hong Kong Bulls (China)

Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers