Bangor, ME -- The Maine Tide has announced today that Mike Morgan will be awarded the position of head coach for the 2008 season.
Morgan is currently the Executive Director of the College Experience Program of Blue Springs Youth Soccer Association. While heading the College Experience Program, Morgan coached and trained athletes, arranged academic classes for the players and oversees the coaching staff.
Morgan holds a United States Soccer Federation license and a British Full Badge.
Ironically, Mike was born in Bangor, North Wales, Great Britain.
Morgan's experience includes:
Associate Head Women's coach for Oglethorpe University as well as the Assistant Men's and Women's Soccer Coach for Oglethorpe. 2006
Executive Director of Coaching for Norcross Soccer association from 2000-2005
USYSA Region III coaching staff from 1994-2005.
Observer Coach for the U16 Girls US National Team
Field of Play Director at the Olympic Soccer Games held at the University of Georgia.
William Shannon – Tide GM - "I am very pleased that we were able to secure a coach of Mike Morgans' stature. We searched the country and interviewed many capable people. At the end of the day, Coach Morgan could offer our program and its players the best opportunity for development. I look forward to building a great team with Coach Morgan".
Seth Brown – VP Soccer Development – "I have had the opportunity to work with Mike over the years and have found his love for the game, knowledge and passion for player development to be of the highest standard. Mike will attract class players to our team and provide each individual the opportunity to grow through their experience with the Tide. I look forward to building a team with Mike and William that can compete to capture the Northeast Conference crown".
Open tryouts for the Maine Sting and the Maine Tide will be held on March 29th at the John P. Boucher soccer complex on the campus of Husson College in Bangor. For further information on how to sign up for tryouts call Seth Brown at 207-512-0689 or email seth.atlanticsportsgroup@gmail.com.
The Atlantic Sports Group (ASG) is a company focused on sports entertainment and education. Through participation on the Maine Sting and Maine Tide teams, players will continue their growth and education in the sport of soccer. Community programs and clinics will provide educational opportunities to area youth players and coaches.
The WPSL is sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) as an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the ruling body for soccer in the United States and FIFA the world's ruling body for soccer.