Mike Powers

Solar Soccer Coach

With his many years of playing and coaching experience, Michael Powers is renowned for sharing his passion for the game, building a strong team identity and teaching development and growth of the individual player. He regards the following as important player traits: hard-working, self-disciplined, technical and tactical awareness, composure on the ball, dedication, loyalty, a team-first mentality, and a never-say-die attitude.

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EDUCATION

USSF "B" License
USSF National Youth License
Rockhurst University, BS

CONTACT INFO

469-682-3145
mikepowers5@verizon.net
solarsoccerclub.com

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2010 USYS National Finalists
2010 USYS Regional Champions
2010 USYS State Cup Champions
2009 Dallas Cup Super Group
2009 DA, Texas Division Champions
2008 USYS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
2008 USYS Regional Champions
2008 USYS State Cup Champions
2007 USYS Regional Finalists
2007 USYS State Cup Champions
2007 Manchester Cup Champions
2007 Dallas Classic League Grand Champions
2006 Dallas Classic League Grand Champions
2003 USYS State Cup Champions
2003 Dallas Cup Finalists
Various Tournament Champions
Various Tournament Finalists
2014 USYS Region III Competitive Coach of the Year
2013 St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame Inductee
2002 Dallas Sidekicks Retired Jersey #5
Five-time Professional Champion
Over 600 Professional Games Played
Six-time All-Star Selection
Two-time Championship Game MVP
Tournament Director
Facility Director
Classic League Executive Board Member
LHGCL Advisory Board Member
Andromeda Soccer Club, Director of Coaching

NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS

CHAMPIONSHIPS

COLLEGE COMMITS

PLAYERS INFLUENCED

EXPERIENCE

As a collegiate athlete Mike was a college All-American player who was inducted into Rockhurst University Hall of Fame in 1996. Mr. Powers moved to Dallas in 1984 to eventually play for the Dallas Sidekicks and continued with them as part of the coaching staff. With over thirty years of coaching experience, in addition to twenty-one years as a professional player. His professional experience naturally led to coaching competitive youth soccer with Andromeda SC – now merged with Solar Soccer Club. His longevity as a coach and experience as a director helped propel Andromeda SC to be ranked as Soccer America’s third top youth club in 2009. He is happily married for Thirty-three+ years with two children and 1 grandchild. He is proud to have developed numerous players to continue their pursuit of soccer in college and the professional arena.