Mike Herman
Years Coaching at RAGE: 4 years
Coaching Credentials:
• USSF ‘A’
• USC Premier Diploma
• USC Advanced National Goalkeeper Diploma
Coaching Experience:
• 10 years as a College Assistant (9 NCAA Division I, 1 NCAA Division II). 3 years at University of San Francisco, 6 years at the University of Hawaii, 1 Year at San Francisco State University.
• 3 Years of College Head Coaching at Holy Names University (NCAA Division II, PacWest Conference).
• Head Coach at many various levels of club soccer, from U-13 through U23 levels.
Notable Coaching Achievements:
Recognized by the 30 Under 30 Program in 2015 by the United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA). Selected as one of the top 30 coaches under 30 in the nation (15 male / 15 Female). Won the 2015 Presidents Cup National Championship in the U15 age group with my Leahi 02 team.
Playing Experience: Saint Mary’s College and Holy Names University
Favorite Professional Soccer Player(s): Tobin Heath, Steven Gerrard, Virgil Van Dyke
Enjoy About Coaching:
Working with players to reach levels of soccer that they didn’t realize they were able to get to. Helping them grow and accomplish their goals will always be my favorite part of the game. More personally, trying to solve the problems opponents present and out think the other team is one of my favorite aspects of the game. I love gameplanning.
Enjoy Doing in Free Time:
Hanging out with my family! Love watching Liverpool games with my two girls (Avery and Elia) and otherwise finding fun outdoor activities for us to do as a family.
Any Other Notable or Fun Facts:
I was a Goalkeeper but fancy myself as a playmaker 😉 I also speak Spanish (Spanish major in college).
Family: My wife Blair, and two daughters, Avery and Elia.