Andy Dinkin
Andy Dinkin is a distinguished former athlete, author, and community leader whose accomplishments span sports, education, and philanthropy.
A three-sport letterman at Winston Churchill High School, Andy excelled in football, basketball, and track & field. In 1987, he was ranked first in Maryland in both the shot put and discus, winning Montgomery County titles in both events. His football excellence earned him a spot in the prestigious Big 33 Football Classic and a selection to the All-Met Football Team the same year.
Andy accepted a full athletic scholarship to the University of North Carolina, where he was a three-year starter and letterman from 1989 to 1991. He was named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll in 1991 and was twice honored as a Jewish College Football All-American.
In addition to his athletic achievements, Andy is the author of Going Pro in Life, a guidebook for student-athletes transitioning beyond sports, which was recognized as a finalist in the “College Guides” category of the 2020 Best Book Awards by American Book Fest.
Raised in Potomac, Maryland, Andy had his bar mitzvah and confirmation at Washington Hebrew Congregation and attended Camp Kaufman. Since relocating to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1992, he has been an active leader in the Jewish community. He currently serves as president of the Charlotte Torah Center and is a dedicated fundraiser for Athletes for Israel.
