Andrew Simos
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| Country | Australia | |
| Club | Sydney Cedars | |
| Date of birth | 16 May 1967 | |
| Origin | Greece | |
| Height | 188cm (6 ft 1 in) | |
| Weight | 107kg (235.4 lb) | |
| Turned Pro | 1986 | |
| Retired | Yet to retire | |
| Position | Libero/Trainer | |
| Titles | ||
| Spike Reach | 325cm, (10 ft 5 in) | |
| Block Reach | 305cm, (9 ft 9 in) | |
| Memorable Moment | Beating Korea in 1999[1] | |
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Infobox last updated on: 12/5/2006. |
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Andrew Simos (born May 16, 1967), is a former professional Volleyball player from Australia. He is best known for his international career. Recently, Simos has been acknowledged contribution to the Sydney Cedars Volleyball club.
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[edit] Early life
Andrew is an Olympic standard volleyball player, and has had an international career.
In the year 2000, he was chosen to be a member of the Australian volleyball team, but missed playing, due to an injury to his shoulder.
[edit] Career Highlights
- 2000-2005 Winner - Sydney Volleyball League (Sydney Cedars)
- 2000 "Best Defensive Player" (Greece League - Div.1)
- 1999-2000 Australian Olympic Squad
- 1998-2000 Greek Professional League (Division 1)
- 1990-1994 Winner - Sydney Volleyball League (Strathfield Volleyball Association)
- 1990-1992 Winner - Sweden Professional League (Division 1)
- 1986-1987 Runner-Up - NSW Open Beach Championships
- 1985-1998 NSW Open Men's Team
- 1985-1986 "Best Receiver" - National Junior Titles (NSW U20)
- 1984-1987 Australian U-21 National Team
- 1983-1985 Australian Schoolboys Team
- 1983-1989 Winner - Sydney Volleyball League (Wests-Bankstown)
- 1981-1987 NSW Junior Teams (U15-U20)
- 1999 Winner - Australian Volleyball League (Sydney Cedars)
- 1999 "Best Defensive Player" (Greece League - Div.2)
- 1993 "MVP" (Greece League - Div.2)
- 1991 Runner-Up - Swedish National Beach Titles
- 1984 "MVP", "Best Receiver", "Player's Player" - National Junior Titles (NSW U17)
[edit] Coaching career
Former Olympian Andrew Simos began coaching at De La Salle. His dedication and hard work led to a few of his playing making the NSW State team.
However Simos made the biggest impact when becoming the Master in Charge of Volleyball at Trinity Grammar School. Since his appointment as coach of the 1st VI, Trinity have won a number of CAS (Combined Associated Schools) Premierships, most of which were undefeated. 2006 proved a successful year for Simos, as both the Summer and Winter sides became Undefeated CAS Premiers.
It is Simos' energetic and positive attitude which makes him a successful coach. Simos is currently a trainer for the Sydney Cedars Sports Club.
