Andy Mcdermott Email and Phone Number
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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Founder And Chief Executive OfficerIntentional Sports Sep 2020 - PresentChicago, Il, UsAs 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 under-resourced communities in Chicago. Leveraging world-class spaces, a professional staff, and sports science/technology, Intentional serves roughly 2000 kids a week and hosts 250,000 visitors a year. The goal is simple – provide positive activities that kids can fall in love with every day after school. Andy led fundraising conversations to raise ~$37MM of the $41MM total cost to design and build a 152,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor community sports center. Partnered with other nonprofit organizations to serve Chicago youth, such as After School Matters, Urban Initiatives, Special Olympics, Top Soccer, Travis Manion Foundation, Owls Lacrosse, Beat the Streets Wrestling, La Casa Norte, and many more. Andy leads a Board of Directors that includes US Soccer Hall of Famers, CEOs, and Professional Sports Executives who share a vision of leveraging sports to create positive change. Negotiated deals with champion partners, including Wintrust Bank, Pepsi, Gatorade, Riot Games, the Chicago Fire, Bears, Cubs, the City of Chicago, and CPS Schools, among others. Currently fundraising and operating an annual budget of $2.5MM.
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Co-Founder And PartnerNine Eight Partners Jan 2024 - PresentLeveraging 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. -
Executive DirectorPalatine Celtic Soccer Club Feb 2022 - PresentAs 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 Program, doubled the Competitive Program to 46 teams and built the professional coaching staff to 23 men and women, created a volunteer coaching education program for the 100+ Recreational coaches, and has about 1000 families in the recreational program. -
Member Board Of Directors, N ClubNorthwestern University Jan 2024 - PresentEvanston, Il, UsThe 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 events, and an annual Senior Induction and Awards Dinner honoring graduating student-athletes. The N Club also supports current student-athletes through an endowed scholarship and a mentoring program. -
Member Board Of DirectorsNorth Austin Community Outreach Dec 2021 - PresentLeadership, decision-making, guidance.
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Founder And PresidentThe Dunes Unlimited, Llc Mar 2012 - PresentAs 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 opening weekend, 27 MM units sold and $1.5 Billion globally) and was the face on the cover of the game. As a writer, he penned a feature film optioned for development and a pilot episode for a series based upon true experiences he went through as a police officer. As a Fitness Personality, Andy wrote a monthly article in Muscle and Fitness Magazine for two years as their Bodyweight Training Expert. He continues to write articles and produce video content for many national publications, including USA Today, Men’s Fitness, TRX, and his YouTube channel has 4.5 million viewers. As a full-time actor in LA, Andy appeared in over 30 Films and Television Shows. He also appeared in over 15 National Commercials and Campaigns. Andy has been working in front of the camera for 25 years; currently working on Chicago-based productions.As a fitness expert, Andy has been published well over 100 times in national media such as Men's Fitness, USA Today, Muscle & Fitness, and more. His YouTube fitness channel has 4.5 Million views and ~20,000 subscribers. He has been a certified trainer since 1999, and holds other certifications from EXOS, TRX, and Subject Matter Expert from the Sate of Arizona. He currently writes two regular columns for Muscle & Fitness; "Ask Andy" and "Weekly Workout Challenge." -
A Licensed Soccer CoachU.S. Soccer Federation Jun 2019 - PresentChicago, Illinois, UsAndy has been coaching soccer at all levels for over 30 years -
Director Of SoccerSurf Soccer Club - Solano County, California Oct 2018 - Sep 2020Andy 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 Play” safety protocols for all of youth sports in Solano County. Restructured the operational model of the competitive side with a three-tiered organizational model which provides more opportunities for varying levels of players. He empowered, educated, and organized the staff of 100+ coaches to provide the best possible environment on each team for the individual players to have fun, develop as student-athletes, and learn the game of soccer. Starting as a camp coach during the summers in college, Andy has coached at all levels for 25 years- including being an Assistant Coach at Northwestern University, Head Coach of a Varsity Boys High School Team, Head Coach of a US Soccer Developmental Academy Team, as well as clinics and camps in places like Honduras, El Salvador, Laos, Thailand, and Hollywood.
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Sporting DirectorUsl East Bay Feb 2018 - Mar 2020As 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 Area soccer community. -
Director Of CultureCopa Soccer Training Center Apr 2017 - Mar 2020Walnut Creek, California, UsAndy 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, Staffing Models, COPA Score Assessment Creation, Training Regimens, Recruitment, Budgeting, and Oversight of the COPA Fit Sports Performance and Fitness Center. As Director of Culture, Andy hired a team of 50+ talented people and was responsible for all Public Relations and Communications. Launching January 2020, he created messaging and stirred up buzz in the soccer world, with special events featuring players such as Alex Morgan, Chris Wondolowski, Nick Lima, Julie and Zach Ertz, and Lynn Williams, among others. He oversaw the Sales effort during launch, and in the first 40 days sold over 1000 memberships, equating to over $300,000 in monthly revenue. -
Police OfficerPhoenix Police Department May 2006 - Feb 2017As 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 Community Policing; spent downtime playing soccer with the youth in the housing projects of central Phoenix, where he became trusted in that primarily Mexican/Central American neighborhood and developed a successful working relationship between the police department and the community.
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InstructorKing Tiger Tae Kwon Do Sep 2003 - Dec 2005Lead instructor of self-defense and martial arts to all ages.
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Professional Soccer PlayerVarious Soccer Clubs 1998 - 2004Professionally, played in Chicago, Germany, Indianapolis, Charlotte, with smaller stints playing and coaching in many countries in different parts of the world.
Andy Mcdermott Education Details
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Northwestern UniversityCommunication And Media Studies -
Northwestern UniversityCommunications
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Mcdermott
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Andy Mcdermott works for Intentional Sports
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Andy Mcdermott's current role is Leading teams and creating cultures with unapologetic positivity..
What schools did Andy Mcdermott attend?
Andy Mcdermott attended Northwestern University, Northwestern University.
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