Andy Faulkner

Director, 18U Navy Coach

Education:

  • Master of Aeronautical Science, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Auburn University

  • USAV IMPACT Certification

  • SAFESPORT Certification​

Playing Experience:

  • Outside Hitter/Right Side, Auburn University Club Team 1993-1998 (SE Region Champs)

  • Outside Hitter, Maxwell AFB USAV Team, 1999

  • Outside Hitter, Luke AFB USAV Team, 2000

  • Beach Volleyball Player, 1991-Present

Coaching Experience:

  • 2020-Present, Girls Head Coach, Choctaw High School – 2021 Sweet 16, 2022 District Champs/Sweet 16, 2023 District Champs

  • 2022-2023, Boys Assistant Coach, Choctaw High School​

  • 2015-2019, Head Coach, Ruckel Middle School – 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019- Four straight undefeated County Championships

  • 2013-Present, NVC/Sharks Director

  • 2024, Head Coach, Sharks 17-1, (Gulf Coast Region Champs, USAV Nationals Bid)

  • 2024, Head Coach Sharks 18-1, (Gulf Coast Region Runner-Up)

  • 2023, Head Coach, Sharks 18-1 (5th @ AAU Nationals, Region Champs, USAV Nationals Bid in USA)
  • 2022, Head Coach, Sharks 18-1 (5th @ AAU Nationals)
  • 2021, Head Coach, Sharks 16-1 (3rd in Gulf Coast Region)
  • 2020, Head Coach, Sharks 16-1 (Gulf Coast Region Champs, 3rd at AAU Nationals)
  • 2019, Head Coach, Sharks 18-1 (5th @ AAU Nationals) & 15-1
  • 2018, Head Coach, Niceville Waves 17-1 (Nationals Bid), Grassroots Head Coach
  • 2017, Head Coach, Niceville Waves 16-1 (Nationals Bid), Asst Coach 12-1
  • 2016, Head Coach, NVC 16U and Grassroots Program
  • 2015, Asst Coach, Gulf Coast Region High Performance Team
  • 2015, Head Coach, NVC 16U
  • 2015, Asst Coach, NVC 14U (Gulf Coast Regional Champions, Nationals Bid)
  • 2014-2016, Head Coach, NHS Beach Club Team (Three-time District Champions)
  • 2014, Asst Coach, NVC 13U