Andrew Williams

• Led curriculum design, lesson planning and classroom operations for the Oakland Genesis academic program, serving over 250 middle and high school student-athletes
• Managed team of Academic Coaches and reported to Co-Executive Directors
• Worked with Director of Post High School Pathways to support student-athletes and their families with graduation, college eligibility, and the transition to life beyond secondary school
• Established and improved systems for student data management, analysis and response
• Collected, analyzed and presented data for impact evaluation, board-reporting, grant-writing success and strategic planning

• Specializes in youth player development with extensive experience working at different levels and a wide range of cultural contexts in the USA and abroad.
• Coaches with professional development academies, community clubs, non-profit organizations, government agencies, private instruction companies, and university/school-affiliated teams.
• Fosters a safe, positive and effective sports based youth development environment.

Coaching Experience (partial list)

• 2022-2025 - Oakland Genesis (CA)
• 2014-2023 - East Bay United SC (Oakland, CA)
• 2014-2017 - San Francisco, University High School (CA)
• 2013 - Cristo Rey High School (Boston, MA)
• 2012-2013 - Fútbol con Corazón & Amigos de Fútbol (Barranquilla, Colombia)
• 2011-2012 - G.D. Amarante, Falcoes do Norte, Corinthians (Mindelo, Cape Verde)
• 2010 - Wits F.C. Juniors & University of Johannesburg (Johannesburg, South Africa); Grupo Deportivo de Manica (Moçambique)
• 2009 - Fremont Youth Soccer League (Fremont, CA)
• 2007-2009 - Bladium Sports & Fitness Club / Lil' Kickers (Alameda, CA)

• Worked closely with board of directors and program directors to guide operational strategy and manage the financial resources of the organization serving over 2,000 youth soccer players and their families.
• Performed essential financial management tasks, including budgeting, bookkeeping, monitoring, controlling and reporting.
• Led organizational response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the design and implementation of safety protocols, strategic planning and response.
• Wrote grants to secure over $500,000 from local and federal funding sources.
• Coached teams, clinics and camps in the club's competitive, recreational and early education soccer programs.

• Designed and led the EBU Juniors Program, offering early education soccer program to over 700 Pre-K through 2nd grade children and their families.
• Recruited, hired, trained and supported staff coaches.

• Supported all students as they prepared for, engaged in, and reflected on their volunteer/service-learning work throughout the Bay Area.
• Designed and taught curriculum/lesson plans to high school students.
• Led an interdisciplinary high school faculty teaching team to deliver the curriculum across grade level.
• Helped students identify and connect with meaningful volunteer opportunities.
• Managed and deepened the school's relationships with more than 100 non-profit organizations and agencies that provide service-learning / volunteering opportunities for high school students.

• Taught high school classes as an Instructor in the Human Development Department for three years.
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• Supported all students in connecting with and committing to meaningful volunteer/service-learning opportunities with local non-profits and agencies.
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• Designed and taught service-learning curriculum for high school students.

• Cape Verde (2011 - 2012)
• Colombia (2012-2013)