Michael Yates
Nickname: Yatesy, Scouse
DOB: March 4th 1984
Where from/Born: Liverpool, England
Education: Sport Studies
How long with SA United: June 2007
Trainer Biography
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Playing career: Since Michael was 8, he started with club teams who played at highest level in the area, he played all the way to semi-pro, also trained with professional clubs.
Position: Center Midfield preferred, can play forward and defense.
Interesting Facts: Played on three professional fields in England.
Team support: Liverpool F.C (EPL)
Coaching Experience: Started coaching at the age of 18 helping out with a U8 boys team, over time coaching this team he took a more important role becoming head coach. Michael Stayed coaching this team until they were U13's taking them to national tournaments over Europe. In 2005 he also started coaching a U17 boys team which came runners up in the Knowlsey International in 2005. Michael arrived in America in 2006 starting with work on Summer Camps then working with Teams in San Antonio.
Qualifications: English Football Association Coaching Certificate. American Heart Association - Heartsaver First Aid. F.A Emergency first aid certificate. F.A child protection certificate. USSF U10 -U12 Coaching Module, NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma.
Relevant info: Michael has Two brothers 16 and 18, who play soccer at a high level in England, One looking to play for the county.
