Andrew Burr Position: Head Coach Experience: 3rd Year Alma Mater: Furman (1991)

Furman University Athletics Director Dr. Gary Clark announced in December of 2005 the hiring of Andrew Burr as head coach of the Lady Paladin soccer program.

"Andrew has been an important part of the success of the Lady Paladin program over the last seven years, and I am confident that his many skills, both in coaching and marketing, will serve the Furman soccer program well," said Clark, at the time of Burr's hiring. "I am also confident that he will continue to bring in student-athletes who not only bring us success on the soccer field, but who also represent the program well in the classroom and the community."

In his first season at the helm of the Lady Paladin program, Burr guided Furman to a 14-6-2 overall record and 7-1-2 Southern Conference mark. The first-year head coach led Furman to the SoCon Tournament Finals and a win over tenth-ranked Ohio State.

In 2006, under the tutalege of Burr, junior Anna Betton netted a league-high 14 goals as Furman compiled a 6-3-1 SoCon record and reached the league tournament finals for the fifth straight year. The Lady Paladins have posted a 13-4-3 Southern Conference record and reached the SoCon Tournament finals in each of Burr's first two seasons at the helm.

A 1991 Furman graduate, Burr has spent the last three years as assistant coach with the Lady Paladin program, and the four years before that as a volunteer assistant. His role as full-time assistant followed seven years as director of sales and marketing for Umbro in Greenville, S.C. During his time with Umbro, Burr served as liaison between Furman and the sports apparel company, which was a sponsor of the men's and women's soccer programs. In addition, Burr has been involved with youth soccer in the Southeast. He has worked numerous camps and for two years coached the under-18 and under-16 girls team for St. Giles United, which is now the Carolina Elite Soccer Academy (CESA).

"I am extremely excited about this opportunity to continue my coaching career, and appreciate the support of both Gary Clark and the entire Furman athletics staff," said Burr. "Furman women's soccer is very strong, and I look forward to continued success in the coming years."

Prior to entering the coaching profession, Burr ranked as one of the most heralded players in Furman soccer history. In 1997, he was inducted into the Furman University Athletic Hall-of-Fame for his invaluable contribution to Furman's soccer program. With 50 goals and 19 assists, Burr ranked as the Paladin's all-time leader in goals scored and points. He is a three-time All-Southern Conference selection and two-time member of the NSCAA All-South Region team. A forward, Burr helped Furman to three Southern Conference regular season titles and two Southern Conference Tournament titles.

A native of Atlanta, Ga., Burr also served as the starting place kicker on the Paladin football team. He ranks as the only Southern Conference athlete to lead the conference in scoring in consecutive years in two different sports; he led the conference in soccer in 1990 and in football as a kicker in 1991. A 1991 second team All-Southern Conference selection, Burr (87 points) ranks second on Furman's single season kick scoring ledger.

Burr enjoys playing tennis and spending time with his wife, Dr. Stacy Burr, a 1993 Furman graduate. The couple has a five-year old son, Casey, three-year old son, Jeremy and one-year old daughter, Sophie.