Plays basketball in high school and college; and baseball at semi-pro level during college
Graduates from University of Texas in Austin with a B.A. in philosophy 1979
Pursues careers first in hotel management, and then finance as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Receives PTR (Professional Tennis Registry) certification to teach tennis and launches career in tennis 2000
Serves as USTA League Coordinator for Central Arizona from 2000-2004
Acts as Interim Director of Tennis for the instructional side of Arizona Tennis Association (ATA) from Fall 2005 to Summer 2006
Serves as Head Pro at Mesa Country Club from 2006-2007
Attains P1 Professional designation with USPTA (the highest tested rating possible) 2008
Receives Etcheberry Certification in tennis specific fitness training 2008, and the Elite Certification in 2010
Coordinates Kyrene School District after school tennis program 2005 to , present — over which time more than 3000 students have registered for lessons
Launches Advantage Tennis Academy AZ (ATAAZ) Elite training program (Fall 2009); Joins staff of TennisOne.com as a Senior Tennis Writer and Videographer Fall 2010
Serves as Co-Director of the Kiwanis Junior Academy from June 2013 to the present. Program had over 1200 registrations in 2013, and is up approximately 20% through June of 2014
In the spring of 2014, for his contributions to the site, TennisOne.com recognizes Michael as an Associate Editor
Receives 2014 USTA Central Arizona Schools Instructor of the Year