UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Head coach Denise St. Pierre of the Penn State women’s golf team has announced that Andrew Breon has been named assistant coach.
The Spring Mills, Pa., native and local Penns Valley Area High School graduate joins the staff after holding numerous positions at Penn State, including PGA apprentice at the Penn State University Golf Courses.
"I am happy to welcome Andy to our coaching staff," said St. Pierre. "His experience in marketing and communications will be an asset in the recruiting and alumni relations areas of this position. Andy has a strong work ethic and great disposition, and we are fortunate to have him join us."
Breon most recently served as an assistant golf professional this past year under the University’s director of golf, Joe Hughes. Breon’s position included group instruction, club repair, staff supervision, merchandising and employee scheduling.
Prior to that, the Lock Haven University graduate worked at Penn State’s Ashenfelter Multi-Sport Complex, coordinating practices and assisting with equipment duties. In 2009, he was an assistant to the Penn State Sport Camps.
On the links, Breon has been involved in many Penn State golf tournaments. He volunteered at Penn State’s Coaches vs. Cancer Celebrity Golf Tournament in 2007 and 2008, assisting in the preparation of the course and for the tournament. In 2008, he put together the marketing plan and assisted in the preparation and execution of the Big Ten women’s golf tournament.
In 2008 and 2009, Breon organized the Intercollegiate Golf Tournament at Penn State and the Football Letterman’s golf outing, arranging groups, preparing the course and supervising play. Breon also helped with the 2008 Penn State Men’s Rutherford Invitational in Farmington, Pa.
A 2008 graduate, Breon earned his degree in sports administration with a coaching emphasis and verification.