Alex Smith

Brisbane Roar

While still playing at Olympic in 2018–19, Smith worked as a W-League Assistant Coach at Brisbane Roar.

Melbourne City

After retiring, Smith was appointed as an assistant coach at Melbourne City Women, working under Head Coach Rado Vidošić. He also worked in the Melbourne City Academy. On 8 January 2023, Smith returned to Melbourne City Women as an assistant coach, having been head hunted by interim Head Coach Dario Vidošić after his strong season with Peninsula Power. Only assistant coach for a short period, due to a mid-season holiday, Smith returned to Brisbane, taking a break from coaching to focus on family.

Return to Brisbane Roar

In November 2023, partway through the 2023–24 A-League Women season, Smith was appointed head coach of Brisbane Roar, following the sacking of Garrath McPherson. In July 2026, following a record-breaking season, Smith departed Brisbane Roar to take up an opportunity overseas.

Brooklyn FC

On 8 July 2026, Smith was appointed as head coach of American USL Super League club Brooklyn FC.

Playing Honours

NSW Super League Player of the Year: 2010 NSW Premier League Premiership, Champion 2011 NSW Premier League Team of the Season 2011 NPL Queensland Team of the Season: 2014, 2019 NPL Queensland Player of the Year: 2019 Australia Cup Peninsula Power Goal Scoring Hero off the bench to advance to Quarter Finals for first time in Club history.

Coaching honours

W-League Premiership 2020 W-League Championship 2020 FQPL1 Premiers 2022 (Undefeated season)