Michael M.

Currently work as the Director of Soccer Programs at Sounders FC, a position I have held for the last 6 years.

I also coach in the Sounders FC Developmental Academy working with our U15 team as well as our "Discovery" group of 12-13 year olds. I have worked within this system for 2 years while previously holding premier level coaching positions at PacNW Soccer Club and Greater Renton Football Club for 6 years.

I also serve as head coach in the Washington State Elite Development Program for the boys U11 team.

I have coached a wide variety of ages throughout my coaching career, and managing our substantial camp system at Sounders FC have experience coaching as well as creating curriculum for kids ages 4 - 18 years old.

I possess several coaching certifications including to but not limited to my USSF National Youth Coaching License, and my NSCAA Advanced National Diploma.

I played club soccer in Washington throughout the duration of my club career, while also participating in the Olympic Development Program.

I played collegiate soccer at Seattle Pacific University for 4 years, and was team captain my final year.

I played 2 years with the USL-1 Seattle Sounders prior to organization making the jump to Major League Soccer.

There is no set plan for individual training sessions as much of it needs to be determined by the specific needs of the player. Once identifying areas that need improvement and reinforcement, construction of training can begin. It is preferable to have training sessions in smaller groups of players as isolated technical trainings can improve the players ability, but can prevent them from applying these techniques as solutions to problems the game presents in pressured situations when multiple mental decisions are necessary. It is preferred to have decision making incorporated in the sessions even when the focus is on technical improvement.

Once the training progresses and the player ability is identified further feedback and specific training will be constructed to further the development of the player.

Sessions will be varied dependent on the player skill level and age to ensure that the player is provided developmentally appropriate developmental opportunities. Sessions can range from focus on attacking principles of play as well as defensive techniques and tactical decisions making.