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<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130723/entlife/707239958/|title=Hoffman Estates native goes from cop to action star|last=Gire|first=Jamie Sotonoff and Dann|work=Daily Herald|access-date=2017-10-03|language=en-US}}</ref>'''Andy McDermott''' is a retired American ] midfielder who played professionally in the ]. Throughout and after his playing career, Andy coached at several different levels. He was Head Coach of the Varsity Boys at ] in Indianapolis. He was Assistant Coach at Northwestern University. At the club level, he coached for the in Los Angeles and the ]. He earned his National B Coaching License from US Soccer. <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130723/entlife/707239958/|title=Hoffman Estates native goes from cop to action star|last=Gire|first=Jamie Sotonoff and Dann|work=Daily Herald|access-date=2017-10-03|language=en-US}}</ref>'''Andy McDermott''' is a retired American ] midfielder who played professionally in the ] before becoming an actor, writer, and sports entertainment executive. McDermott has also coached at several different levels for more than 30 years. He has coached Varsity High School, college at Northwestern University, and was Sporting Director for a club in development in the East Bay of San Francisco. At the club level, he was the Director of Coaching at the Solano United Soccer Club (now Surf)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mike |title=Home |url=https://solanosurf.org/ |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=Solano Surf Soccer Club |language=en-US}}</ref> in Northern California and is the Executive Director of Palatine Celtic<ref>{{Cite web |title=Palatine Celtic Soccer Club |url=https://www.palatinecelticsc.com/staff |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=www.palatinecelticsc.com |language=en}}</ref> in the Chicago area. He earned his National A-Youth Coaching License from US Soccer in 2019, and the Club Technical Leadership, Level Two License in 2024.


In 1994, McDermott graduated from ]. He played collegiate soccer at ] from 1994 to 1997, where he was a three year All Big-Ten selection.<ref></ref> In 1998, McDermott signed with the ] of the ]. The Stingers won the 1998 league championship. In 1999, the Stingers renamed themselves the Chicago Sockers and moved down to the ].<ref></ref> Chicago again won the league title, as McDermott scored a goal in the 3-1 victory over the ].<ref></ref> In February 2000, McDermott moved up to the ] of the ].<ref></ref> In 2002 and 2003, he served as Team Captain of the A-League side the ] in North Carolina. In 1994, McDermott graduated from ]. He played collegiate soccer at ] from 1994 to 1997.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nw/sports/m-soccer/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012MSOCRecords.pdf |title=Northwestern University men’s soccer records |access-date=2013-05-25 |archive-date=2013-09-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130903132909/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nw/sports/m-soccer/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012MSOCRecords.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> As a soccer player, he was named All Big-Ten three years, Team Captain three years, and finished as the all-time assist record holder and NSCAA All-American Midwest Region. In 1998, McDermott signed with the ] of the ]. The Stingers won the 1998 league championship. In 1999, the Stingers renamed themselves the Chicago Sockers and moved down to the ].<ref></ref> Chicago again won the league title, as McDermott scored a goal in the 3–1 victory over the ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/usisl/1999/games/aug16.htm |title=Chicago socks Spokane 3-1 for 2d straight title. |access-date=2013-05-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233229/http://www.soccertimes.com/proleagues/usisl/1999/games/aug16.htm |archive-date=2016-03-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In February 2000, McDermott moved up to the ] of the ].<ref></ref> In 2002 and 2003, he served as Team Captain of the A-League side the ] in North Carolina.


Apart from Soccer, McDermott was an actor, model, and fitness personality in Hollywood, California. Prior to that, McDermott served as a Police Officer on the Tactical Response Unit of the ] in Arizona. He served on the Tactical Response Unit, was a Certified Translator in both French and Spanish, and was a Subject Matter Expert in Physical Training as a Head Instructor for all departments in the Arizona Law Enforcement Association. McDermott won the Gold Medal in Toughest Competitor Alive event at the US Police and Fire Championships in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cpaf.org/1/scenes/Home.htm?win=Main|title=USPFC Website|website=www.cpaf.org|access-date=2018-08-21}}</ref> While playing seven seasons of professional soccer in Germany, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Charlotte, Andy spent his down time training in the martial arts, earning his Third-Degree Black Belt and was the Head Instructor of a taekwondo school. After 9/11, he served on the Tactical Response Unit of the ] for 9 years.  Besides tactical operations and pro-active community policing, he also served as a certified translator in Spanish and in French, a Peer Counselor for PTSD and other trauma, and as 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 he won the gold medal at the National Championships in the event called ''Toughest Competitor Alive''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cpaf.org/1/scenes/Home.htm?win=Main|title=USPFC Website|website=www.cpaf.org|access-date=2018-08-21}}</ref>


While working as a cop in Phoenix, he was discovered as an acting talent<ref>{{Citation|title=2016 Theatrical Reel|url=https://www.imdb.com/videoplayer/vi1023718425|accessdate=2017-10-03}}</ref> when the feature film "]" (starring ]) was filmed in Scottsdale. He generated enough interest to launch his career into Los Angeles, where over 4 years he appeared in over , ,<ref>{{Citation|title=2016 Commercial Reel|url=https://www.imdb.com/videoplayer/vi3216487961|accessdate=2017-10-03}}</ref> and many . The globally-successful video game ] featured McDermott on the cover and in the game's artwork.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Northwest-Suburban-Native-Hero-in-Call-of-Duty-Black-Ops-III-347270452.html|title=Palatine Native Hero in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops III’|work=NBC Chicago|access-date=2017-10-03|language=en}}</ref> As a fitness personality, McDermott has written articles and produced content for many national publications, such as , , and . While working as a cop in Phoenix, he was discovered as an acting talent<ref> Acting Reel</ref> when the feature film "]" (starring ]) was filmed in Scottsdale. He generated enough interest to launch his career into Los Angeles, where over five years he appeared in over , ,<ref>{{Citation|title=2016 Commercial Reel|url=https://www.imdb.com/videoplayer/vi3216487961|accessdate=2017-10-03}}</ref> and many . He continues to act while living in Chicago, appearing in several films and TV shows, including Chicago Med, Mosquito Coast, and Rescue: Hawaii Surf. The globally-successful video game ] featured McDermott on the cover and in the game's artwork.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Northwest-Suburban-Native-Hero-in-Call-of-Duty-Black-Ops-III-347270452.html|title=Palatine Native Hero in 'Call of Duty: Black Ops III'|work=NBC Chicago|access-date=2017-10-03|language=en}}</ref> ''. '' He became known as a Sports Performance and Fitness Expert- with over 100 published articles and videos for national media including '']'', '']'', and '']'', among others.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Search|url=https://www.muscleandfitness.com/search/|access-date=2020-12-29|website=Muscle & Fitness|language=en-US}}</ref> His training and nutrition content on YouTube has been viewed by 4.5 million people.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andy McDermott Fitness |url=https://www.youtube.com/@AndyMcDermottFitness |access-date=2020-12-29 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>


In 2017, McDermott relocated to the San Francisco area when he was recruited to create and lead a $50MM Sports Technology and Entertainment startup, called .
in 2017, McDermott was named of the new USL Professional Soccer franchise in the East Bay of San Francisco. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/904116|title=USL East Bay Names McDermott as Sporting Director|last=Staff|first=USLSoccer.com|date=2018-04-03|work=United Soccer League|access-date=2018-08-06|language=en-us}}</ref>

He and Julie were married in 1999, and along with their four kids and giant lazy dog, they have returned to the Chicago area after 20 years of adventures to create and lead .  Andy speaks English, Spanish, and French.


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American soccer player For the Australian defender who played in England, see Andy McDermott (soccer, born 1977).
Andy McDermott
Personal information
Full name Andrew Robb McDermott
Date of birth (1976-02-04) February 4, 1976 (age 48)
Place of birth Palatine, Illinois, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1994–1997 Northwestern Wildcats
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–1999 Chicago Sockers 24 (2)
2000–2001 Indiana Blast 44 (9)
2002–2003 Charlotte Eagles 51 (9)
Total 119 (20)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Andy McDermott is a retired American soccer midfielder who played professionally in the USL A-League before becoming an actor, writer, and sports entertainment executive. McDermott has also coached at several different levels for more than 30 years. He has coached Varsity High School, college at Northwestern University, and was Sporting Director for a club in development in the East Bay of San Francisco. At the club level, he was the Director of Coaching at the Solano United Soccer Club (now Surf) in Northern California and is the Executive Director of Palatine Celtic in the Chicago area. He earned his National A-Youth Coaching License from US Soccer in 2019, and the Club Technical Leadership, Level Two License in 2024.

In 1994, McDermott graduated from William Fremd High School. He played collegiate soccer at Northwestern University from 1994 to 1997. As a soccer player, he was named All Big-Ten three years, Team Captain three years, and finished as the all-time assist record holder and NSCAA All-American Midwest Region. In 1998, McDermott signed with the Chicago Stingers of the USISL D-3 Pro League. The Stingers won the 1998 league championship. In 1999, the Stingers renamed themselves the Chicago Sockers and moved down to the USL Premier Development League. Chicago again won the league title, as McDermott scored a goal in the 3–1 victory over the Spokane Shadow. In February 2000, McDermott moved up to the Indiana Blast of the USL A-League. In 2002 and 2003, he served as Team Captain of the A-League side the Charlotte Eagles in North Carolina.

While playing seven seasons of professional soccer in Germany, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Charlotte, Andy spent his down time training in the martial arts, earning his Third-Degree Black Belt and was the Head Instructor of a taekwondo school. After 9/11, he served on the Tactical Response Unit of the Phoenix Police Department for 9 years.  Besides tactical operations and pro-active community policing, he also served as a certified translator in Spanish and in French, a Peer Counselor for PTSD and other trauma, and as 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 he won the gold medal at the National Championships in the event called Toughest Competitor Alive.

While working as a cop in Phoenix, he was discovered as an acting talent when the feature film "Everything Must Go" (starring Will Ferrell) was filmed in Scottsdale. He generated enough interest to launch his career into Los Angeles, where over five years he appeared in over 40 National film and television productions, 15 commercials, and many print campaigns. He continues to act while living in Chicago, appearing in several films and TV shows, including Chicago Med, Mosquito Coast, and Rescue: Hawaii Surf. The globally-successful video game Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3 featured McDermott on the cover and in the game's artwork. .  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, among others. His training and nutrition content on YouTube has been viewed by 4.5 million people.

In 2017, McDermott relocated to the San Francisco area when he was recruited to create and lead a $50MM Sports Technology and Entertainment startup, called COPA Soccer Training Center.

He and Julie were married in 1999, and along with their four kids and giant lazy dog, they have returned to the Chicago area after 20 years of adventures to create and lead Intentional Sports.  Andy speaks English, Spanish, and French.

References

  1. Gire, Jamie Sotonoff and Dann. "Hoffman Estates native goes from cop to action star". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  2. Mike. "Home". Solano Surf Soccer Club. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  3. "Palatine Celtic Soccer Club". www.palatinecelticsc.com. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
  4. "Northwestern University men's soccer records" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-03. Retrieved 2013-05-25.
  5. McDermott continues playing soccer
  6. "Chicago socks Spokane 3-1 for 2d straight title". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2013-05-25.
  7. February 3, 2000 Transactions
  8. "USPFC Website". www.cpaf.org. Retrieved 2018-08-21.
  9. Acting Reel
  10. 2016 Commercial Reel, retrieved 2017-10-03
  11. "Palatine Native Hero in 'Call of Duty: Black Ops III'". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  12. "Search". Muscle & Fitness. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  13. "Andy McDermott Fitness". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-12-29.

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