Coach: Mike Manning

Current Team: Utah Rush Nike '97

Coaching Experience: I have coached in the youth ranks for 8 years, am the DOC of Girls at Utah Rush, and I currently hold a USSF "C" License.

Playing Experience: I played 18 years of youth soccer in Southern California.

Favorite Soccer Teams: U.S. National Team

Favorite Soccer Players: George Weah and Kaka

Most Memorable Soccer Experiences: Traveling with the U.S. National Teams (I was a member of the program's support staff) around the world and seeing some of the best players in the world - also meeting George Weah.

Coaching Philosophy: Do the little things and the big things will take care of themselves.

Favorite Movie: Cool Hand Luke and The Magnificent Seven

Favorite Book: In search of Joe Merchant by Jimmy Buffett

Favorite Foods: Mexican (spicy)

Special Interests: Soccer and any water sport

Mike Says: "You got to love anything you do to do it well."