Andrew Steinmetz have been employed as a part-time writer in the sports department at the Times News since May 2001.

He graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in professional writing in 2001, and returned to Kutztown to complete his teaching certification, which he completed in 2010.

When not covering a game, Andrew can be found coaching either tennis or basketball, positions he has held for the past five years.

He thoroughly enjoys writing and being able to practice the craft while working for the newspaper.

In his daily life, Andrew is a substitute teacher and a part-time employee at Mahoning Valley Country Club.

He enjoys reading, watching television and movies, playing tennis, basketball and working out in my spare time, while also finding time for relaxing with friends.

He bleeds Duke Blue Devil blue and white in the basketball season, while also claiming to be a New York Yankee and Washington Redskins fan.

As a “Palmertonian,” Andrew loves being a part of the Times News scholastic sports scene.