Mike has been involved in sports since he was 9 years old. He played football and lacrosse in high school and began coaching at the age of 20.
After graduating from Bryant College in 1988, Mike moved to California. While he living in Southern California (1989-1993), he became interested in helping people and athletes improve their fitness. He became a certified personal trainer by the American Council on Exercise.
Mike spent the next 2 years learning his craft in training studios in the Hermosa Beach area.
In 1993, Mike returned to New York and opened Rockland's first "Spinning" Center. Along the way, Mike also became a National Presenter for the Johnny "G" Spinning Program. At this time, he also resumed coaching high school football at his alma mater, Clarkstown North High School.
In 1999, Mike began working with young athletes more frequently. During football season, he kept noticing that many kids lacked basic athletic skills, like running a pass pattern or changing direction without control. In 2000, Mike traveled back to California to become certified as a speed & agility coach, by S.A.C. Canada/ USA -- an international athletic development organization.
For the last 5 years, Mike has been the Strength & Conditioning Coach for St. Thomas Aquinas College, located in Sparkill, NY, and has literally worked with hundreds of college athletes helping them to improve their performance while limiting their risk of injury.
After working with high school and college athletes for many years, Mike decided that the most important work he could do would be to bring his athletic development program to the younger athletes. Today, he is most at home working with elementary school-age children, thus the need to create The Sandlot Stars Program. Mikes personal mission is to give as many children as possible the chance to reach their own athletic potential while providing them a safe place to play and have fun.
Some Of Mike's Credentials...
- Strength & Conditioning Coach - S.T.A.C.
- Certified Level One Speed Coach - S.A.C. Canada/U.S.A.
- IYCA Certified Youth Conditioning Specialist
- ENYYSA Certified Youth Soccer Coach - "F" License
