PROGRAM BENEFITS

Coach Michael was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, playing for Phoenix Rising Academy and Northwest Christian High School, where he scored 130 career goals. He continued his career at Liberty University, earning All-Freshman Team honors, 2nd Team All-Conference as a junior, and capping off his senior year as Conference Player of the Year, First Team All-Conference, First Team All-Virginia, Top Drawer National Team of the Week Recognition and Academic All-Region First Team.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, completing an internship under Clive Brewer—Director of Performance at Notre Dame and former strength coach for Manchester United, Liverpool Women’s, and MLS Cup Champions Columbus Crew. Michael earned his Master’s degree in Human Performance, finishing with an internship at Liberty University’s Champions Performance, working with teams including Cheer, Volleyball, Baseball, Golf, Tennis, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer, Field Hockey, and Lacrosse.

Coach Michael's approach is built on functional development—creating strong, fast, and resilient athletes. Strength is the foundation of speed, and speed combined with strength translates to power. His programs focus on building complete athletes through proper movement patterns, strength development, and speed-to-power progression.