After graduating from high school, Screws spent a year playing lower division soccer in Germany. He returned to the United States and played at least one season of collegiate soccer at
Warner Pacific College. In 1987 and 1988, Screws played for
F.C. Portland in the
Western Soccer Alliance. In the fall of 1987, Screws signed with the
Tacoma Stars of the
Major Indoor Soccer League. He spent two seasons with the Stars, but lost most of his second season with injuries. In 1989, he moved to the
Atlanta Attack of the
American Indoor Soccer Association. In January 1990, the Attack placed Screws on the disabled list. He retired at the end of the season and moved back to Tacoma with his family. ==Coach==