Andrew Fishman is in his first season as an assistant coach on the Columbia men's soccer staff. He was hired in September of 2024 after serving as an assistant coach for one full season at Lehigh University.
Among his responsibilities at Lehigh, Fishman created goalkeeper training sessions for each practice, assisted in the development of team practice plans, evaluated and scouted prospective recruits. He also brings coaching experience at the club level, including serving as head coach of Lehigh Valley United. In his first year at Lehigh Valley United, he coached one team to win the Pennsylvania State Cup while the other team’s state ranking rose 80 places. He also currently coaches at Success Academy Charter School.
As a competitor, the former goalkeeper was a three-year member of the Lehigh men's soccer team. He helped the Mountain Hawks win the 2020 Patriot League Championship and advance to the NCAA Tournament.Â
Fishman graduated from Lehigh in May of 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in supply chain management. He went on to earn a Masters of Education in sports psychology from the University of Missouri in July of 2024.
