André Smalls was announced as the Fighting Owls inaugural head women's flag football coach in March 2025.
Smalls brings more than 25 years of football playing, coaching, and player development experience to the Fighting Owls. Known for his dedication to mentoring student-athletes and fostering a culture of success, Smalls has consistently demonstrated a commitment to both athletic excellence and personal growth.
His career includes coaching positions at Sparrows Point High School, Concordia Preparatory School, and Harford Technical High School, where he earned recognition for developing standout student-athletes and leading successful programs. During his tenure at Sparrows Point (2020-2022), he guided the junior varsity football team to its first ever conference championship in 2021 and a co-conference championship in 2022. In his three seasons (2017-2019) at Concordia Prep as defensive backs and special teams coach, the Saints’ secondary recorded 15 interceptions in 2017 and 13 interceptions in 2018. His mentorship has empowered countless athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the field. In Smalls’ only season at Harford Tech (2016), he was an assistant coach for junior varsity and varsity. As Defensive Coordinator for JV, he orchestrated a unit that allowed just 40 points in nine games played.
In addition to his high school coaching roles, Smalls has served as a personal trainer and football instructor through his own training program, SYT/Red Zone Training. Through this initiative, he has trained athletes at all levels, including those who have gone on to compete in college, the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the National Football League (NFL).
Smalls earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland University College. His extensive background also includes experience with the Department of Defense, showcasing his leadership and organizational skills in diverse settings.
Smalls resides in Abingdon, Md. with his wife, Monica Greene-Smalls, and their two sons. He has worked for more than 20 years for the Department of Defense at the U.S. Army Fort George G. Meade building in Fort Meade, Maryland.
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