Buffalo, New York
Don Herlan is a published author and the creator of Smedley’s Soccer Site. Don played his college soccer at SUNY Geneseo, where he earned his famous nickname of "Smedley" and also started his own coaching career. He has coached with men’s and women’s programs at the collegiate level since 1981, including stops at the University at Buffalo, Saint Francis University, Juniata College and Longwood University. His website was recently named one of the five best soccer coaching websites in the U.S. Don has attained the USSF National “C” Coaching License and the CSCS certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and is currently teaching Physical Education at Niagara County Community College.
