Playing Biography

Position: Forward

Clubs: Instonians (IRE), Grange (SCO)

Representative Honours:Ireland u16s, u18s,u21s,  Ireland Senior Squad 2006 – present

International caps: 48

International goals: 8

International tournaments: Olympic Qualifier 2008, Celtic cup 2006,07,08,
 
Countries visited through hockey: Austrailia, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand

Most memorable moment: Beating Germany and scoring in the World Cup Stadium

Most difficult opposition: Germany

Most admired player: Teun de Nooijer

Nickname: Mikie

Coaching Biography

Michael has been coaching for over 5 years; he began coaching at R.B.A.I and Instonians at both junior level as well as the school 1st 11. These teams went on to win Ulster Schools cups and since then 3 of the players have gone onto represent Ulster and Ireland at Under 16 & Under 18 level. He has also coached at Belfast Harlequins at junior level with 1 player going on to represent Ireland Under 16 and Under 18.
When he moved to Edinburgh he was involved in the Grange youth squads and has thoroughly enjoyed his involvement in all aspects of junior coaching.