Michael worked for the United States Army from 2006 to 2014 where he designed and executed performance enhancement programs with some of the nation’s most elite warfighters. The primary focus of these programs was to train the mental skills necessary to elevate and sustain peak performance in rugged and high-risk environments. His primary responsibilities included providing mastery and group performance coaching along with comprehensive strength building strategies in the pursuit of personal and professional excellence. Michael has trained thousands of soldiers from various professional specialties including: Special Forces Operators, Snipers, Military Police, Combative Instructors, Drill Sergeants, Wounded Warriors, and many more. 

Michael earned his Doctoral Degree in Clinical and Sport Psychology from Argosy University in Phoenix, Arizona and holds a Master's Degree in Health and Exercise from Saint Mary's College in Moraga, California. He played a variety of sports and earned a scholarship to play college baseball at a NAIA Division school in Nebraska. He was named an All-American twice and has played baseball in eight foreign countries. Michael has coached baseball at almost every level, from young children to the college and international ranks. Over the last 10 years, he has been engaged in training his own mind, heart, and spirit through daily meditation practices and recently has taken up Tai Chi.

During his free time, Michael enjoys camping, hiking, reading, exercising, cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family. He currently lives in Fremont, California with his partner of 5 years, Christina (The Comic) and their four children, Noah (The Helper), Zyana (The Artist), Chloe (The Chef), and little Max (Mr. Personality).