Ben Andrew grew up in Severna Park, Maryland and played defense for The Severn School, which competed in the vaunted MIAA league. In high school he garnered First Team All-Metro honors his senior year. He matriculated at Johns Hopkins University where he continued his career and participated in three final fours. Upon graduation Ben moved to San Francisco, California, where he joined The Olympic Club and played for their team. During his tenure with the Club Ben won three California State Championships, organized a Nor-Cal All-Star game versus the United States men’s team, and rose to become Commissioner of the squad.