About Us - Staff Profiles

Andy Newman


Position: Senior Sports Executive
Email: newman at firstpointusa dot com
Alma Mater: James Watt College

Professional Background & Achievements:
- Professional Footballer with Hibernian FC
- Sports Consultant with FirstPoint USA.com
- Promoted to Senior Executive Consultant with FirstPoint USA.com 

 

Sporting Background & Achievements
- Scottish U17 International Player
- Scottish Schoolboy International U15's & U16's and have 13 caps for my country
- Gourock High School Athletics Champion in all 5 years at High School
- Represented High School and District County at Cross Country, Athletics and Soccer.
- Represented Paisley and District School Soccer Team, winning Scottish Cup, 6 of the squad went on to represent Scotland at International Schoolboy Level. 


Hobbies:
“Spending time with my wife and son, watching football and most other sports. Going to the gym and keeping fit! Socialising with friends.”

Explanation of Role at FirstPoint USA.com:
“My role in the company is to manage our team of Sport Consultants and develop their skills during a period of strong growth for the business. I have a key focus to continuously review and improve our service and also help to ensure that our clients have an enjoyable experience during the scholarship process.”