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Andy Schad – Pro Bio

Age: 12/27/1972

Height: 5’10”

Hometown: Fort Belvoir, VA

Strong hand: Right

Home court: Fort Belvoir, VA

Favorite athlete: Faith Schad, Grace Schad (swimming)

Favorite pre-match music: Christian praise and worship

Best/favorite shot: Right corner kill

Current Race 4 Eight Ranking: #3

Highest Race 4 Eight Ranking: #3 (current)

Best Race 4 Eight Finish: 2-Time Champion (Seattle ’13, NYAC ’15)

Strengths: Hustle, court coverage, determination

Summary: Known as being one of the nicest guys to ever put on a pair of handball gloves, Andy Schad is also one of the most competitive. Schad scratches and claws for every point, often turning matches into street fights. Schad won the first SR48 Player’s Championship in 2013 and added his second SR48 title at the 2015 NYAC. Schad will aim for his third title and to maintain his elite status on the SR48 tour during the 2016-2017 SR48 season

DV: David Vincent formed the World Players of Handball in 2005 and ushered live handball viewing into our living rooms for the first time. Since its inception, the World Players of Handball has broadcast over 1,500 matches live. Dave Vincent serves as the lead play-by-play announcer for virtually all matches, combining his unique perspective and personality with a lifetime of handball experience. DV brings 25 years of broadcast radio experience (in Oregon and California) to World Players of Handball & ESPN broadcasts and provides professionalism and wit to the amazing game of handball. DV also serves as the Executive Director of the World Player of Handball at the WPH headquarters in Tucson, AZ, working daily to grow the game of handball through innovation.
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