Michael is an Irish coach based in Edinburgh, Scotland, currently completing UEFA B Licence with Football Association of Ireland, as well as completing BSc. Strength and Conditioning part-time. Michael currently coaches the Edinburgh United 2004 team, a grassroots U17 team competing in the Division 1 of the Scottish South-East Regional League. He is simultaneously carrying out a placement with sports science consulting company Athlete Focused, working with the development of an analysis department within Berwick Rangers FC. Michael is a qualified Civil Engineer with a MSc. Construction Project Management that he just graduated from with a distinction, during which he brought his interest in football through completing his dissertation on An Investigation into the Potential to Develop a Sustainable Football Stadium Development Model in Ireland.

Michael has a broad range of experience coaching and managing from grassroots through to junior adult level in both Ireland and Scotland, as well as coaching in the FAI Emerging Talent Programme. Coming from an engineering background, as well as completing a MSc. Construction Project Management, Michael brings a diverse set of skills that can be applied in the football environment.

Michael brings enthusiasm and a strong work ethic as well as experience coaching different age groups and levels as demonstrated in his CV, and is looking for an opportunity where he can demonstrate his qualities and develop players in a positive, player-centred learning environment.