Andy brings over 17 years of coaching experience to the Firecrackers OH program, including four years at the travel level with respected organizations such as Bo Jackson Blast and Ohio Hit Dogs.

His coaching résumé also includes middle school softball at St. Paul the Apostle (Westerville) and eight years of high school football at St. Francis DeSales, where he has helped shape well-rounded, disciplined athletes focused on effort, commitment to the team, and resiliency.

As a travel softball coach, Andy’s teams have found tremendous success, placing first in the Marengo Tango, Liberty-Benton Eagles Classic, and Moonshot Madness tournaments, with 2 additional 3rd place finishes in the Mid-Ohio Buckeye Cup and School’s Out Shootout Tournaments.

Coach Evans is known for his ability to foster athletic versatility and confidence, with a coaching style built on trust, growth, and grit.

Eric has been coaching alongside Andy for the past three seasons, including tenures with Bo Jackson Blast and Ohio Hit Dogs. In addition to his role as assistant coach for the Firecrackers OH 14U team, He currently serves as the head 8th grade softball coach at Dublin Grizzell Middle School and has several years’ experience coaching travel baseball. His calm demeanor and ability to connect with young athletes make him a vital part of the staff.

Brent joined the staff in 2024, focused on mental and physical skill development and fundamentals, having coached softball for many years prior to joining Andy’s staff. He brings a team-first mentality and an emphasis on effort, fundamentals, and steady improvement.