Coach Andy focuses on developing players’ skills and attitude towards the game of soccer. He creates a fun yet challenging environment so every child can get the most of each practice session. Coach Andy plans and reviews every practice session to ensure that the kids stay on task and achieve the objectives of every practice.

Coach Andy played for the University of Maryland from 1988-1992.  Once graduated from college, he played 6 years for the Virginia Royals ("A" league).  With the Virginia Royals his team won the US Amateur title 1996. Coach Andy holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) "E" Coaching License.

At FC Rockville, Coach Andy led the FCR Strikers to a second place in the OBSL fall 2007. Furthermore, he led the Strikers to a great showing at the Bethesda Tournament and the Dulles International Tournament. He is on the board of FC Rockville as the Director of Soccer Development.

Education / Experience

BA in Business - UMD

USSF "E" licenses

Asst Director, Emile Star Soccer (soccer training program)

Served as an instructor for other various soccer programs: Montgomery Soccer Academy, American Soccer Academy

Coaching Experience    Club 

1992-1993             Gaithersburg HS

1986-1988             Soccer Camps at UMD

2001 - 2004:          Next Level Academy camps 

2007 - Present       FCR Strikers 

Playing Experience

• Potomac Mustangs from 1984-1988 under US National team captain Sunny Askew 

• As a youth:  Won 8 state championships and 2 Eastern Regional championships

• High school soccer for St. Johns College in Washington D.C.  While at St. John's, was selected as a ALL-METROPOLITAN PLAYER (ALL-MET) and a Gatorade ALL-American (1987-1988) 

• University of Maryland Mens Soccer Team - 1984-1988