Andrew Silva

Simi Valley H.S., Royal H.S., Soccer Coach

Born: June 28, 1947 in Hollister, California

Graduated from:
Hollister High School, June 1966
Gavilan JC, Gilroy, Calif., Jan. 1969
CSU-Chico, June 1971
CSU-Chico, June 1972 (credential year)

COACHING
1971-72: Started soccer program at Chico HS
1972-74: Head varsity and JV boys soccer coach at Baldwin Park HS
1974-79: Head varsity and JV boys soccer coach at El Monte HS
1973-93: Head boys varsity soccer coach at Simi Valley HS
1993-2000: Head varsity girls and assistant varsity boys and head boys soccer coach at Royal HS
2000-present: Head varsity girls soccer coach at Grace Brethren HS

ACHIEVEMENTS
Player
4-sport varsity letterman in high school
4-year MVP in track in high school
6-sport letterman in junior college
1968 Gavilan JC Athlete of the Year

Coaching
Athletic Director at Simi Valley HS
Coached football, track and field, baseball, softball and soccer, winning 13 league soccer championships. Had 2 appearances in CIF-SS finals, 2 in semifinals and 4 in quarterfinals
1990 and 1991 California Soccer Coach of the Year
1990 NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year and finalist for National Coach of the Year
Marmonte League soccer representative
President, Ventura County Soccer Coaches Association
Member CIF-SS Soccer Advisory Board
Member National Soccer Coaches Association of America
Member Southern California Soccer Coaches Assn.
Staff member of AAF/CIF Teaching Partnership for Coaches

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
Organizer of numerous soccer camps and clinics
Football official, Channel Coast Officials Association
Associated with various amateur and professional soccer teams, leagues and organizations
Associated with 1984 U.S. Olympic Games and 1994 men’s World Cup and 1999 women’s World Cup
NSCAA Regional Representative for Women’s Coach of the Year
NSCAA High School All-America committee
NSCAA High School Long-Term Achievement Award subcommittee