Andrew Chapman has more than twelve years of coaching experience at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels – the past six at Peninsula College. Additionally, he spent two years as an assistant coach under George Hageage at the Division I Eastern Washington University. Since coming to Port Angeles, Chapman had received his National B license from the United States Soccer Federation, an outstanding achievement for soccer coaches in America.
He also has his Advanced National Diploma and Director of Coaching Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Chapman was named West Division and NWAACC soccer Coach of the Year in 2007 after his team won the West Division title and finished fourth in the NWAACC. Chapman was also named 2008 West Division Coach of the Year. In the past four years Coach Chapman has posted a 45-28-14 record and has been in the playoffs all four years with back-to-back Final Four appearances (2007 and 2008). Chapman has a Master’s of Science in Physical Education with emphasis in Pedagogy/Coaching and Sports Management/Administration from Eastern Washington University (2003). Chapman is also the physical education coordinator for Peninsula College.
"My motto is there is no "I" in team, and there is definitely no "I" in Peninsula College, I intend to bring that motto to the Kitsap Pumas as well."
“I was born in Bremerton and attended Olympic High School were I played soccer for 4 years and graduated in 1997,” he said. “I also played for Tracyton Soccer Club for 14 years. I graduated from Olympic Community College in 1999.”
“Having been born and raised in Bremerton, it is great to see professional soccer finally come to the area. The fact that players and fans don’t have to travel to Seattle to watch high-quality soccer is going to have a huge impact on soccer in the area,” continued Chapman. “Robin Waite has created something really special and has hired a fantastic coach in Peter Fewing, who has great knowledge and experience. Fans and players are going to be able to come out and watch good soccer played at a high level - basically great entertainment at a low cost.”
