


Michael Murphy
Assistant Coach, B97 Black
Hometown:
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:
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)
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
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.