Andrew Foster Williams

Andrew Foster Williams has a diverse work experience spanning various soccer coaching roles, leadership positions, and involvement in youth development programs. Starting in 2002, they worked as a Soccer Coach for multiple clubs and organizations, including Oakland Genesis, Bay Oaks Soccer Club, and East Bay United Soccer Club. Andrew Foster also served as the Executive Director of YES4 (Youth Education for Success) from 2018 to 2020, where they focused on providing and supporting programs that enhance the creative capacity of youth. In addition, Andrew worked as a Director of Community Engagement at San Francisco University High School and as a Youth Development Specialist for the Peace Corps in Cape Verde and Colombia. Andrew Foster also has experience in the music and entertainment industry as a Founding Member and Chief Operating Officer of The Collectiv, LLC. Currently, Andrew holds the position of Senior Director of Learning at Oakland Genesis, focusing on the growth and development of individuals within the organization.

Andrew Foster Williams completed their Master of Education (Ed.M) degree in the Specialized Studies Program at Harvard Graduate School of Education from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Urban Studies/Affairs from San Francisco State University from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, they received a Certificate in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley from 2002 to 2004.

In terms of certifications, Andrew Foster Williams obtained the following: Double-Goal Coach: Coaching For Winning and Life Lessons from the Positive Coaching Alliance in July 2023, Recruiting Inclusive Sports Talent That Stays from adidas in July 2023, Safesport Trained from the U.S. Center for SafeSport in July 2023, Grassroots Futsal Referee from the U.S. Soccer Federation in June 2022, National D License from the U.S. Soccer Federation in May 2022, Fundamentals of Coaching from the National Federation of State High School Associations in August 2014, Premier Diploma from United Soccer Coaches in January 2014, Advanced National Diploma from United Soccer Coaches in 2011, National Diploma from United Soccer Coaches in June 2009, E License from California Youth Soccer Association - Cal North Soccer in January 2008, F License from California Youth Soccer Association - Cal North Soccer in 2007, and Grassroots Soccer Referee from the U.S. Soccer Federation in 2007.