Virginia State University Athletics

The 2024 season will mark Anthony “TJ” Andrews' second season as the inaugural Head Coach of the Virginia State University Women's Soccer team in 2023. The Trojans Athletic Department previously announced the addition of women's soccer as an official university-sponsored sport in 2022.

In the inaugural season the Trojans went 2-11-2. The team won their second game against Sweet Briar College 4-0. In the game Alana Martin scored the first goal in program history. Maya Cajchun finished the season 17th in saves per game at 6.5.

Prior to his arrival at VSU, he made stops at New Covenant Christian School (Lynchburg, VA), Heritage High School (Lynchburg, VA), Jefferson Forest High School (Bedford, VA), Sweet Briar College (Amherst, VA), and Soccer Shots (Atlanta, GA). Coach Andrews has several years of coaching experience, ranging from U12 Youth Soccer, high school men’s and women's soccer, women's collegiate soccer, and men’s club league soccer. 

A Lynchburg, VA native, Anthony attended Liberty University where he studied Elementary-Education. 

Coach Andrews brings passion, enthusiasm, knowledge, and a desire to create champions on and off the field here at Virginia State. Coach Andrews is overwhelmed with excitement about bringing a new sports opportunity to VSU. He hopes will add to the life-changing experience that soccer already provides.