Most recently the Head Women’s Tennis Coach at Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) rival, Holy Family University, Andrew Silverman assumed the Interim Head Coach of the Chestnut Hill College men’s and women’s tennis programs in November of 2017. Silverman previously served as an assistant coach (2008-2014) at the College under Albert Stroble before assuming the Head Women’s Tennis Coach position with the Tigers.
In two seasons (2015-2017) with the Holy Family University women’s tennis team, Silverman led the Tigers to a 13-17 overall record and a 3-12 CACC mark, while mentoring four-time All-CACC First Team performer Anastasiya Kolodiy (Lviv, Ukraine). Sliverman was responsible for domestic and international recruiting for Holy Family University’s women’s tennis team, as well as, coordinating and conducting strength and conditioning workouts, practices, matches, and additional team activities on a daily basis. During his time with the Tigers, Silverman also served as the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) East Region Women’s Tennis Ranking Chair.
Silverman was a three-time Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division II East Region Assistant Coach of the Year, once with the Chestnut Hill College men’s tennis program (2013-2014) and twice with the women (2011-2012, 2013-2014). During his tenure under Coach Stroble, the Griffins enjoyed five CACC Championship Tournament (2009-2010 through 2013-2014) and two National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) East Region Championship Tournament (2012-2013, 2013-2014) appearances on the men’s side, as well as, four CACC Championship Tournament (2010-2011 through 2013-2014) and three NCAA East Region Championship Tournament (2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014) appearances. He also helped coordinate several ITA East Region Championships (2008-2014) and played a vital role in the recruitment of student-athletes from Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and various international locations.
Silverman graduated from WCU in 2007 with a bachelor's degree physical education and health with minors in coaching and adapted physical education. During his collegiate career, Silverman has always embodied the spirit of Division II athletics. While playing at WCU, Silverman served as the Men's Tennis representative to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and served as vice president of SAAC during his fifth-year at WCU. As vice president he helped organized successful fundraisers for the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life" and The Make a Wish Foundation. During his senior year, he was selected as a finalist to represent the Golden Rams at the NCAA Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Silverman began teaching health and physical education for the School District of Philadelphia in 2009-2010 and is currently instructing at John Moffet Elementary school in the East Kensington neighborhood. He serves as the Philadelphia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AHPERD) President and sits on the state executive board of the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (PSAHPERD) as the vice president of recreation.
He currently resides in East Norriton, Pennsylvania with his wife Samantha and their dog Roxy.
