Andrew Marks

Volunteered my time as a head coach to one of six San Carlos AYSO U14 Boys teams. 2012 U14B San Carlos City Champions.

The original Chickens’ Ball began prior to 1900 on San Francisco’s Barbary Coast. Staged annually in various saloons by women of ill repute, pokes of gold were awarded to the winning acts to be donated to local charities. What’s a Chickens’ Ball? The name came about because in the Gay ‘90s, the lovely ladies who performed in Barbary Coast saloons wore glittery costumes of feathers and sequins. When the saloons held a competition to determine which one had put on the best show, the gentlemen… Show more

The original Chickens’ Ball began prior to 1900 on San Francisco’s Barbary Coast. Staged annually in various saloons by women of ill repute, pokes of gold were awarded to the winning acts to be donated to local charities. What’s a Chickens’ Ball? The name came about because in the Gay ‘90s, the lovely ladies who performed in Barbary Coast saloons wore glittery costumes of feathers and sequins. When the saloons held a competition to determine which one had put on the best show, the gentlemen watching the dancing ladies called it a “chickens’ ball” because of those fancy, feathery costumes. Today, local clubs, individuals, and PTA groups revisit the years from 1890-1918 on San Francisco’s Barbary Coast, presenting a rousing biennial show in the Central Middle School Auditorium. All proceeds benefit the San Carlos public schools.

All materials for the first Ball were donated, borrowed, or hand-made. The Masonic Club was the first-prize winner. The Junior Matrons group was an original participant and is still performing today. The tradition continues each year as the Ball is kicked off with a tradition of a dinner dance for all participants. From that modest beginning, Chickens’ Ball has grown into a San Carlos tradition held every two years. It now raises upwards of $50,000 to finance such worthwhile school projects as purchasing library books, Art-in-Actions and the music program.

The Chickens’ Ball goals are to raise money for the public schools of San Carlos and to build friendship and cooperation within the community. Show less

Honored to be invited to join the San Carlos AYSO Board of Directors as a member and director of the Knickerbocker Masters Tournament. This year I will be taking over this tournament held every October for all U10 Boys and Girls teams. San Carlos boasts one of the oldest and most active AYSO programs in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1974, San Carlos AYSO 2014 now has more than 1500 children participating in teams ranging from U5 - U19 and over 700 volunteers.

This two… Show more

Honored to be invited to join the San Carlos AYSO Board of Directors as a member and director of the Knickerbocker Masters Tournament. This year I will be taking over this tournament held every October for all U10 Boys and Girls teams. San Carlos boasts one of the oldest and most active AYSO programs in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1974, San Carlos AYSO 2014 now has more than 1500 children participating in teams ranging from U5 - U19 and over 700 volunteers.

This two day tournament is a round robin format where teams are ranked based on Wins, Losses and total points. The teams are divided into 3 divisions. Winners of each division along with the team gaining top total points advance to a championship round.

This is a non-AYSO sanctioned tournament unique to San Carlos AYSO. Show less

Volunteered my time as head coach of AYSO U6 soccer team.

Volunteering my time as head coach of AYSO U8 Girls soccer team.

Member of the charter learning center audit committee.