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Leading teams and creating cultures with unapologetic positivity. at Intentional Sports
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States 13 work roles 2 schools
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Andy Mcdermott previously worked as Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Intentional Sports and Co-Founder and Partner at Nine Eight Partners. Andy Mcdermott holds Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Communication And Media Studies from Northwestern University.

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Currently based in the Chicago area, Andy leads several projects in the sports, entertainment, and corporate spaces. He is the Founder and CEO of Intentional Sports, a 10-acre sports campus on the West side of Chicago that brings a world-class sports and wellness facility, along with professional coaching, to kids who otherwise would not get the opportunity to PLAY. He is the Executive Director of Palatine Celtic Soccer Club, where he is responsible for almost 2000 student-athletes. He's a Co-Founder and Partner of Nine Eight Partners, which is an umbrella for consulting, speaking, teaching, and writing. In his "spare time," he's still acting, writing, and producing content under his entertainment label, The Dunes Unlimited. Andy graduated from Northwestern in 1998. He was named All Big-Ten 3 years, Team Captain 3 years, all-time assist record holder, and NSCAA All-Midwest Region. While playing seven seasons of professional soccer in Germany, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Charlotte, Andy trained in the martial arts, earning his Third-Degree Black Belt, and was the head instructor of a tae kwon do school. After 9/11, he served on the Tactical Response Unit of the Phoenix Police Department for 9 years. Besides tac ops and pro-active community policing, he also served as a certified translator in Spanish and French, a Peer Counselor for PTSD/Trauma, and a Subject Matter Expert and Physical Training Instructor for all Arizona Law Enforcement Agencies. While there, he competed in the World Police and Fire Games and, in 2012, won the Gold Medal at the National Championships in the event called Toughest Competitor Alive. He became known as a Sports Performance and Fitness Expert- with over 100 published articles and videos for national media, including Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, and USA Today. His training/nutrition content on YouTube has been viewed by 4.5 million people. He was discovered as an actor when he was cast in a movie with Will Ferrell called Everything Must Go. In 2012, he moved to LA and has appeared in over 40 Films and TV shows and many more commercials and photo campaigns. Andy relocated to the San Francisco area in 2017 when he was recruited to create and lead a $50MM Sports Technology and Entertainment startup called COPA Soccer Training Center. Throughout his adventures, he has been coaching soccer at all levels for 30 years. He holds the USSF A License and is now working on the Club Technical Leader Level 2. He and Julie have been married for 25 years; they have 4 young soccer players and a lazy bulldog named George.

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Intentional Sports
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Leading teams and creating cultures with unapologetic positivity.
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13 roles · 28 years

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Founder And Chief Executive Officer

Current

Chicago, IL, US

As founder, CEO, and board member, Andy leads the nonprofit corporation that created a vibrant campus on 10 acres on the west side of Chicago that had been vacant for 40 years. He founded the charitable 501c3 with the mission of providing a safe, professional-level sports destination and programming in sports, wellness, education, and the arts for.

Sep 2020 - Present

Co-Founder And Partner

Current

Leveraging three decades of experience in sports, entertainment, and leadership (and countless lessons learned the hard way), Andy assists select clients with envisioning and realizing their own dream projects.

Jan 2024 - Present

Executive Director

Current

As Executive Director, Andy leads this reputable community club that was founded in 1968. He was asked to help the club bounce back. The club has become healthy again: they signed a new sponsorship deal, brought technology and sports science into play, had 800 kids at tryouts in year two, added a U8 Competitive Program, created a U6 Grassroots Recreational.

Feb 2022 - Present

Member Board Of Directors, N Club

Current

Evanston, IL, US

The N Club helps former Wildcat letter winners maintain their ties to the University and strengthen their alumni network. With roots dating back to 1914, the N Club provides vital support to ensure the continued success of Northwestern Athletics and today’s student-athletes. The N Club hosts receptions following home football games, a series of networking.

Jan 2024 - Present

Member Board Of Directors

Current
North Austin Community Outreach

Leadership, decision-making, guidance.

Dec 2021 - Present

Founder And President

Current

As a Producer, Actor, Writer, and National Fitness Personality, Andy founded this Production and Entertainment Company while living and working in Hollywood. As an actor, Andy has appeared in over 40 Films and TV Shows, while also appearing in many national commercials and advertising campaigns. Was the main hero of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 ($550 MM.

Mar 2012 - Present

A Licensed Soccer Coach

Current

Chicago, Illinois, US

Andy has been coaching soccer at all levels for over 30 years

Jun 2019 - Present

Director Of Soccer

Surf Soccer Club - Solano County, California

Andy holds the A License for the US Soccer Federation. As Director of Coaching, Andy was responsible for the development of 1500 youth players across the competitive and recreational divisions of the club; the largest youth sports organization in Solano County. Was asked by government leadership to serve as the Subject Matter Expert in COVID-19 “Return to.

Oct 2018 - Sep 2020

Sporting Director

As Sporting Director, Andy oversaw the research and development of a new pro franchise, was point in the stadium design, planning, and networking phase. Director and creator of the USL Academy Team in the East Bay. Coordinated the relationship between the pro club and COPA Soccer Training Center. Cultivated and fostered relationships with the extensive Bay.

Feb 2018 - Mar 2020

Director Of Culture

Walnut Creek, California, US

Andy was recruited to create and develop the 110,000+ sq ft sports and entertainment facility which leverages the world’s top technology and sports science for grassroots development and talent identification. He was the first hire in a groundbreaking startup environment where he focused on Vision-casting and Design, Procurement, Operational Processes.

Apr 2017 - Mar 2020

Police Officer

Phoenix Police Department

As a Police Officer on the Tactical Response Unit, Andy served the community in many ways. He was a certified translator in both Spanish and French, Expert Instructor in Physical Conditioning for all law enforcement in Arizona, Peer Counselor for fellow officers in post-traumatic incidents, and ran Point on his unit’s entry squad. Created an aspect of.

May 2006 - Feb 2017

Instructor

King Tiger Tae Kwon Do

Lead instructor of self-defense and martial arts to all ages.

Sep 2003 - Dec 2005

Professional Soccer Player

Various Soccer Clubs

Professionally, played in Chicago, Germany, Indianapolis, Charlotte, with smaller stints playing and coaching in many countries in different parts of the world.

1998 - 2004 ~6 yrs
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Andy Mcdermott education

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Communication And Media Studies

Northwestern University

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Communications

Northwestern University
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Andy Mcdermott works for Intentional Sports.

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Andy Mcdermott is listed as Leading teams and creating cultures with unapologetic positivity. at Intentional Sports.

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Andy Mcdermott is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States while working with Intentional Sports.

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Andy Mcdermott has worked for Intentional Sports, Nine Eight Partners, Palatine Celtic Soccer Club, Northwestern University, and North Austin Community Outreach.

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Andy Mcdermott holds Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Communication And Media Studies from Northwestern University.

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