Andrea Tepe is in her third year as the Director of Track & Field Operations for The University of Akron. Her primary responsibilities include team travel, home meet management, equipment, and special events planning.

In her first two years, Andrea has moved from a graduate assistant to a full time member of the staff. Andrea is a USATF Level 2 certified coach in the Sprints, Hurdles, and Relays, has received a USTFCCCA Track & Field Technical Certification and has also attended the Emerging Elite Coaches Clinic at the US Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California.

Prior to joining the Zips, Andrea was a volunteer assistant coach at Miami University for one year, helping with the sprints, jumps, and hurdles, while completing a MS in Sport Studies with a focus on Sport Behavior and Performance. Andrea received her undergraduate degree from Miami University as well, graduating with a BS in Integrated Mathematics Education and a Coaching minor in 2008.

She was a four-year member of the track & field team where she was a MidEast Regional Qualifier in the 400m Hurdles as well as a school record holder in the Indoor 4x400m Relay. Andrea was also active in the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, representing Miami at the 2007 NCAA Leadership Conference.