Assistant Soccer Coach

Bio

Bandre began his collegiate career at East Central College, where he earned NJCAA Academic All-American honors. He later transferred to Westminster College, serving as team captain and earning SLIAC Tournament MVP honors. He graduated from Westminster College with a bachelor’s degree in sports management.

He continued his education at William Woods University, earning a master’s degree in athletic administration while serving as a graduate assistant coach for the William Woods men’s soccer program.

Bandre returned to his alma mater, Westminster College, where he served as assistant coach and goalkeeping coach. In that role, he contributed to player development, defensive organization and goalkeeper training while gaining valuable collegiate coaching experience.

He later became the top assistant coach at Columbia College under John Klein for both the men’s and women’s programs. During his tenure, the programs achieved significant success, including three AMC Tournament championships, two regular-season titles, a men’s Sweet 16 appearance and a women’s Final Four appearance.

During the 2024 season, Bandre served as acting head coach for two matches, leading the team to a 3-1 victory over John Brown and a 1-0 national tournament second-round win over No. 10-ranked Bethel. In spring 2025, he served as interim head coach at Columbia College.

Bandre has also held several additional coaching roles, including head boys soccer coach at Father Tolton Catholic High School, goalkeeping coach for Sporting Columbia Soccer Club and a member of the AFC Columbia coaching staff for two summers, working primarily with goalkeepers and assuming head coaching duties for multiple matches.

He currently resides in Sedalia with his wife, Kelsey, and serves as head girls soccer coach at Sacred Heart School.