Coach Michael didn't start playing lacrosse until he was a freshman at Westlake in Austin, where it quickly developed into a passion. As a defenseman, he received all-district honors and served as team captain. He then ventured to Texas A&M where he played in the MCLA and graduated with a degree in Environmental Science. After college, Michael returned to Austin and participated in the lacrosse community both as a player and volunteer coach. Michael and his wife moved to Leander in 2022 where he works as a software Quality Assurance engineer and hopes to help grow the sport by sharing his love for the game.