Andrew “Rudy” Rudawsky, MS, PT, ATC

Andrew was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Rudawsky. He graduated from Wilmington Friends School in 1980 where he was a First Team All-State selection in soccer.

Andrew attended Denison University in Granville, Ohio where he was a varsity soccer player all four years. He graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. He went on to earn a Master of Science Degree in Sports Medicine in 1986 at the United States Sports Academy in Daphne, Alabama; followed by his Athletic Training Certification in February of 1987. He then pursued and completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware in May of 1990.

Andrew was appointed the Head Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist for the United States Mens’ National Soccer Team in May of 1991. His involvement with the team included the 1994 World Cup hosted in the USA, the 1998 World Cup in France, and the qualifying campaign leading up to the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan.

Prior to joining the Elite PT team, he served as Co-Director at Christiana Care PT Plus at Brandywine from 1994 to 2008.

In addition, Andrew has served as the Head Athletic Trainer from Region 1 ODP (Olympic Development Program) from 1985 to 1991; Delaware ODP from 1985 to 1991; Glasgow High School soccer from 1994 to 2001; and William Penn High School from 1990 to 1991. Andrew has also been coaching club soccer for the Concord Soccer Association and Roma adult league soccer from 1984 to 2004.

Andrew currently resides in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania where he is happily married to former track Olympian Vicki Huber. They have two children Alyssa and Christian.

James K. Hashimoto, MPT, ATC

“Hash” as he is known by most, earned his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Health Science along with his Athletic Training Certification from Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania. This was followed by his Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware.

Hash has had the opportunity to work and develop his expertise in a variety of professional environments prior to joining the Elite PT team.

Most recently, Hash held the position of Co-Site Manager along with Rudy Rudawsky for Christiana Care PT Plus at Brandywine from 1995 to 2008.

In addition Hash has had the honor to serve as the Head Athletic Trainer for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team from 1998 to 2008. Previous to this he served as the Assistant Athletic Trainer under then Head Trainer Rudy Rudawsky from 1995 to 1998. During his tenure with the U.S. team he participated in three FIFA World Cups: 1998 Coupe du Monde in France; 2002 Korea & Japan, where the team had it’s most successful showing ever advancing to the quarterfinals; and most recently 2006 in Germany.

Internationally, Hash has had the opportunity to serve as a consultant and Head Athletic Trainer for the Saudi Arabian National Soccer Team from 1994-1995. This included the 1994 FIFA World Cup that was hosted in the USA, followed by a championship in the 1995 Gulf Cup that was held in the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East.

In 2006 and 2007 Hash had the pleasure of working as the personal physical therapist for then world ranked number two professional tennis player Maria Sharapova. During this time she was successful at winning her second Grand Slam title at the 2006 U.S. Open.

Other professional experiences include involvement with the U.S. Olympic Training Centers in both Chula Vista and Colorado Springs; teaching experiences at Delaware Technical and Community College and the University of Delaware; and work with other various organizations including the Life Rolls On foundation which strives to provide hope and is an advocate on behalf of young people whose lives have been affected by spinal cord injury (SCI).

Hash continues his involvement with U.S. Soccer and the Men’s National Team, as well as with various professional athletes as a consultant.