Youth Spotlight - Jarred Smith
Jarred Smith is 13 years old and is currently a student at Coppell Middle School West, but is already looking forward moving to Coppell High School next year as a ninth grader. Last summer, he traveled to Australia with the People to People Student Ambassador program. Jarred began playing hockey when he was five, and has played travel hockey for the Dallas Stars Selects since Mites. This season he is playing on the Dallas Stars Selects ’94 Bantam Minor team. Jarred has been fortunate to have been coached by Marty MacInnis for many years and also has had several of the same teammates since those early days as well. While Jarred has primarily played defense, he recently has been moved to a forward position, where he utilized his size, strength and skill to help his line-mates put the puck into the net. Jarred is honored to have been selected recently to attend the Texas Affiliate Camp in March.
Dallas Stars Care: What do you like most about hockey?
Jarred: “The hitting!”
Dallas Stars Care: Who is your favorite professional hockey player and why?
Jarred: “Chris Pronger, because he is a good hockey player and hits a lot.”
Dallas Stars Care: What is your usual pre-game meal?
Jarred: “Pasta.”
Dallas Stars Care: What do like most about hockey practice? Least?
Jarred: “I like having fun with my friends and just skating drills the least.”
Dallas Stars Care: What do you like most about playing in hockey games? Least?
Jarred: “I like to score, but I do not enjoy the 3-man penalty kill.”
Dallas Stars Care: What is something about you that most people don’t know?
Jarred: “I have a collection of over 1,500 hockey cards.”
Dallas Stars Care: What advice do you have for youth hockey parents?
Jarred: “Don’t push your kids too hard.”
Dallas Stars Care: What advice do you have for youth hockey coaches?
Jarred: “Make practices fun.”
Dallas Stars Care: What is your dream job?
Jarred: “A sports agent or General Manager for a hockey team.”
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