Alissa Smith joined the Tars' coaching staff in the fall of 2022. Her responsibilities inlcude recruiting, practice planning, and assisting with offensive and defensive drills. 

Prior to her time with the Tars, she built a resume that spans more than two decades across all levels of collegiate softball:

1999-2005: Bethune Cookman assistant coach
2005-2009: University of Maryland assistant coach
2011-2018: Daytona State College assistant coach
2018-2021: St Johns River State College assistant coach

Smith's coaching accomplishments include:

- At Bethune Cookman, Smith helped lead the Wildcats to five straight Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) championships from 1999-2004 with corresponding NCAA regional appearances.
- In 2005, the team also won the NCAA Regional at Gainesville, Fla., and advanced to the NCAA Super Regional. BCU won 49 games and finished No. 18 in the final Top 25 poll of the season.
- The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) awarded South Region Coaching Staff of the Year in 2005.

Smith's collegiate career began at Daytona Beach Community College, where she played her freshman and sophomore seasons, earning her team's Gold Glove Award her second year. Smith then transferred to Florida A&M University, where she received her degree in psychology. While at Florida A&M University she played second base and shortstop and helped the Rattlers claim a MEAC title her senior season. Smith earned her team's defensive player of the year award that year. Smith worked as a pharmacy technician in Orlando for two years before joining Bethune-Cookman's coaching staff as an assistant. Smith also received a degree in Management from the University of Phoenix. Alissa resides in New Smyrna Beach, FL with her dog Jaxon.