Born in Grahamstown, South Africa, Michael O’Reilly began his role at Northern Lights Soccer in August of 2010.  He previously was the Girls Technical Director of Player Development at Tonka United Soccer Association for 2 years and was a trainer and team coach at Tonka United for 5 years.  He was the Minnetonka Girls Soccer Varsity Assistant coach from 2005-2009, with one High School State Tournament appearance (third place finish).

Michael is married to Sarah and has a son (Liam) and a daughter (Abigail).

He holds his United States Soccer Federation National "B" license and his US National Youth License.

Experience:

• Director of Coaching and Player Development, Northern Lights Soccer, MN (2010)
• Girls Technical Director of Player Development, Tonka United Soccer, MN (2008-2010)
• Trainer and team coach, Tonka United Soccer, MN (2005-2010)
• Minnetonka High School Girls Soccer Varsity Assistant Coach (2005-2009)
• Section 6 Assistant Coach of the Year (2009)
• Alexandria High School Boys JV coach and Varsity Assitant Coach (2001-2002)

Qualification:

• Bachelor Degree, University of Minnesota, Morris
• NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma (2010)
• US National Youth License (2009)
• USSF National "B" Coaching License (2009)
• USSF National "C" Coaching License (2006)
• USSF National "D" Coaching License (2002)
• USSF Referee