Garth Smythe
Garth Smythe is an accomplished track and field coach who has significantly impacted high school athletics in Jamaica. After leading the Muschett High School track program since 2020, he has recently taken on the role of head coach at Holland High School in Trelawny. Known for his ability to develop competitive teams, Smythe is eager to establish a strong track and field culture at Holland, despite its lack of prior success in the sport. He is optimistic about building a three-year program and nurturing talent, including his son and other promising athletes.
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Recent news mentions
Shanoya Douglas credited her coach Garth Smythe for her impressive performance at the Carifta Trials.
Douglas, Reid in top 100m form at Carifta Trials | Sports
Jamaica· 2026-03-07
Garth Smythe is the head coach of the Holland High School track team who is helping students recover from Hurricane Melissa.
Holland High: Two months of Melissa miseryJamaica· 2025-12-12
Garth Smythe is the coach of Shanoya Douglas and has joined her at Holland High School.
Douglas brings massive buzz to Holland High | SportsJamaica· 2025-10-17
Garth Smythe is Shanoya Douglas's long-time coach who has guided her both on the track and in the classroom.
‘I have no regrets’ | SportsJamaica· 2025-10-09
Garth Smythe has decided to take on a new challenge as head coach of Holland High School in Trelawny.
Smythe says goodbye to Muschett | SportsJamaica· 2025-10-07
