You won’t ever find Andy Wagstaff far from a soccer match…if he’s not playing…he’s watching….if he’s not watching…he’s coaching.
Andy played soccer at a very young age in his native United Kingdom. He played as a teen in the first division before jumping the puddle to the United States to compete for Oakland University. Post college, Andy played professionally for the Detroit Neon and Detroit Rockers.
Andy began coaching nearly 10 years ago… his experience, demeanor and commitment to kids sets him apart from the rest.
Andy has great coaching history and success at the high school and club levels. As the Director of Coaching for the Bloomfield Force Soccer Club…Andy has developed the skills and nurtured the soccer careers of many of the best young players in Michigan…and above all else, Andy is a proven role model for young and aspiring athletes.
Playing Experience
- Huddersfield Town (English First Division) 1987 - 1989
- Bury FC (English First Division) 1989 - 1991
- Oakland University (NCAA Div. II Finalists 1994) 1992 - 1994
- All Midwest College Select Team 1994
- Detroit Neon (Continental Indoor Soccer League) 1995 - 1996
- Mid-Michigan Bucks (USISL) 1997
- Detroit Rockers (National Professional Indoor Soccer League) 1998
Coaching Experience
- USSF 'A' License
- UEFA 'B' License
- BA Psychology and Post Graduate Certificate in Sports Psychology
- Lahser High School Women's Varsity assistant Coach 1999 - 2000
- Lahser High School Men's Varsity Coach 1999-2002 (1999 Div II State Champions)
- Division II Michigan High School "Coach of the Year"
- Bolton Wanderers FC (English First Division) Academy Coach 1998 - 1999
- Liverpool FC Academy and Community Coach 1999 - 2001
- Olympic Development Program Regional Staff
- Former Oakland University Assistant Coach 2003-2004
- Force Football Club, Director of Coaching and President, 1992 - present
- Bloomfield Hills Soccer Club Director of Coaching and President, 1992 - present
- 4 state championships (one High school boys and 3 club girls)
- 2006 Michigan Coach of the Year Girls
- 2006 Michigan Competitive Coach of the Year
- 2007 NSCAA Midwest Girls Coach of the Year
- 2007 USYSA National Champions, U18 girls
- ODP Region 2 - Head Coaching Staff, 93 girls
