meet:
coach andrea
Founder and Head Coach Andrea has been working with youth since 2000, with a background in Early Childhood Education, Sport Management, and Business from the University of Texas at Austin.
A native Austinite and daughter of two AISD educators, Andrea blends structured curriculum, nurturing coaching, and progressive skill development to create enrichment programs trusted by daycares, preschools, and early learning centers across Austin, Texas.
Before launching Play Sports, she worked in professional and collegiate athletics, including roles connected to the Austin FC, Austin Spurs, and university athletics, and later supported student-athletes with academic tutoring at UT. Today, she brings that same discipline, organization, and encouragement to early childhood enrichment.
Coach Andrea is also a substitute teacher at UT Elementary and an early childhood development specialist, known for her warm, confidence-building coaching style and structured, age-appropriate curriculum.
the play sports method
Play Sports is an Austin-based, small, woman-owned enrichment program designed to introduce young children to movement, sport fundamentals, and early language learning in a fun, developmentally appropriate way.
Our age-specific curriculum focuses on:
Gross and fine motor skill development
Confidence and independence
Sport etiquette and teamwork
Early Spanish exposure through movement
Life skills that extend beyond the classroom
With a low student-to-coach ratio, children receive individualized attention in a safe, structured, and empowering environment — often as their very first introduction to sports and enrichment classes.
what makes our programs different
We partner directly with daycares, preschools, and elite early learning centers throughout Austin to provide on-site, tuition-based enrichment programs that fit seamlessly into the school day.
Small class sizes for personalized coaching
Progressive, age-specific lesson plans
Movement-based learning every 2–5 minutes to maintain engagement
Real-time photo and video updates for families
Weekly lesson plans sent to parents for transparency and continuity
All classes and communication are led directly by Coach Andrea, ensuring consistency, trust, and a truly personal experience for every child and family.
