[1] Smith played, captained, and coached the US National team and has been a member of the U.S. Rugby Hall of Fame since his 2017 induction.
He coached the United States national rugby sevens team from 1999 to 2001, at the beginning of the "World Series of 7s".
Career Highlights 1988 vs Canada Plate Championship (American Football passing try)[5] 1988 Melrose 7s (American Football penalty play)[6] 1986 Hong Kong 7s 80m try (“Best and Fairest” in tourney)[7] 1986 Hong Kong 7s vs Japan (semi finals victory)[8] As a player, captain, and coach he spent a decade at UCLA from 1980 to 1990.
[9] Tommy played, captained, and coached for Santa Monica Rugby Club starting in 1978 through 2011 periodically.
[10] In 2007, Tommy coached Alameda Youth Rugby club and traveled to San Diego to attend the US Sevens at Petco Park.