Mike is a New Orleans native and LSU graduate. After a career in the U.S. Army as a cavalry officer, where he played lacrosse for Army teams, he lived in Seattle & Porltand, where he served as Varsity Offensive Assistant coach at West Linn High School. Mike joined a faith based non-profit & moved to Wellington New Zealand.
In 2006, Mike & his family returned to NOLA. Mike pioneered & leads a local New Orleans non-profit. When he is not coaching the Blue Jays, Mike works mentoring leaders and rebuilding our community.