Micheal was born in Grapevine, Texas where he grew up playing soccer. Playing at the highest levels available for his age he captained both the state of Texas ODP team and his Developmental Academy team, the Mid-City Lions. He went on to play NCAA Men’s Division 2 college soccer at Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. After college he joined the United States Army, where he was able to keep playing by captaining his units soccer team to a division title.  Following the military Micheal dedicated his life to soccer. Becoming both a full time state referee for North Texas as well as full time GK coach.