WESTSIDE UNITED

Michael Murphy
Assistant Coach, B97 Black

Hometown:
  • Centerville, Ohio

Coaching Bio:
  • Soccer Coach with coaching experience and demonstrated success at youth levels.  30+ years playing experience.  Started with youth soccer at 5 (with Reader's Digests as shin guards!) and has played in youth, high school, collegiate and adult leagues.

Coaching Licenses / Qualifications:
  • USSF D License


Experience

Current Coaching Positions:
  • WUTD B97 Black Head Coach
  • Director of Player Development - Magnolia Soccer Club, SYSA

Coaching & Trainer Experience:
  • Youth Soccer Coach, Magnolia SC (8 teams in past 3 years)
  • Youth Soccer Coach, CYO

Playing Experience:
  • Washington University (St Louis) Division III
  • Archbishop Alter HS (Kettering, OH) - 3 yr letterman, team captain, and Greater Dayton League honors.
  • 30+ years playing experience.

Other:
  • WSYSA District 1 Commissioner for SYSA
  • Board of Directors - Seattle Youth Soccer Association
  • Board of Directors - Magnolia Soccer Club

Noteworthy:
  • Favorite Current Player: Ronaldinho
  • Favorite Players of All Time: Pele, Cruyff, Beckenbauer
  • Favorite US Player: Jozy Altidore
  • Favorite Team: Teams I coach!
  • College Alma Mater: Washington University (St Louis) - BS Electrical Eng
  • Graduate School: George Washington University (Washington, DC) - MBA


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Player Development Select Soccer Program
Ballard Westside UTD is a partnership of the Ballard, Magnolia, Woodland and Queen Anne clubs of the Seattle Youth Soccer Association (SYSA).  Our purpose is advanced player development for our members, provided in a community-centric environment.
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