Michael Bates
Played youth soccer, and have been a multi sport athlete since 7 years old. Received a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Michigan Technological University, currently pursuing Master’s degree in Kinesiology at Michigan Tech. Also participate in varsity athletics at Michigan Tech (football).
Mikayla Brown
My name is Mikayla and I'm a sophomore at Finlandia University studying psychology. I have been playing soccer since I was 5 years and continuing my soccer career at Finlandia. I have played for my local recreation teams and high school growing up. In high school, I played varsity for 5 years starting in 8th grade. Within my school career, I earned a conference honorable mention freshman year and a captain position my senior year. In high school, I also did Nordic skiing for 3 years, marching band, and strength training. During my summers, I work at my local pool and play soccer games with my team.
Jason Dellinger
Jason has a B.A. in Environmental Studies with an Environmental/Biological Science emphasis from Cornell College in Iowa. He has been in the strength and conditioning industry for 20 years. Jason came to the U.P. from Colorado where he owned his own gym for almost 6 years, coaching CrossFit, and martial arts, and working closely with our Olympic/Paralympic communities, as well as our tactical communities. His true passion is coaching and motivating and he loves challenging himself and others to do what they believe they cannot. Jason has coached numerous youth sports in the past, including basketball, soccer, and baseball, as well as the martial arts Krav Maga and Jiujitsu.
He is certified in the following:
He is certified in the following:
- National Strength and Conditioning Association-Certified Strength and
- Conditioning Specialist
- CrossFit Level 1 from 2010-2020
- USAW Level 1 from 2010-2015
- Level 4 Blue Belt and Apprentice Instructor Certification-IKI Krav Maga
- Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu-Renzo Gracie/Prime Wallenta
Ally Herrick
Hi my name is Ally, I am currently a sophomore at Finlandia university where I study psychology. Soccer has been a very large spot in my life, I started at 5 years old and haven’t stopped once! I have played for 4-H teams, clubs, high school and now college. In high school, I started on varsity all four years. Of those four years I earned many “notices”, all district, all conference, all regional, and all state. In high school I also played football (I was the kicker) and basketball. During my summers I teach swimming lessons and lifeguard in my hometown. I do a bit of everything and adding coaching to that list is very exciting!
Max Distelrath
Hi! My name is Max Distelrath and I am a first year student at Michigan Tech. I have three years of soccer experience and am passionate about helping others who want to get involved in the sport or become more skilled with it. I am excited for this season and look forward to working with you and your child!
Amanda Tharp
My name is Amanda, and I am a student at Michigan Technological University studying chemical engineering with a minor in business. I grew up in Ishpeming, MI, but I have been living in Houghton for the past four years. I am here because I love working with our local communities and getting to know the people who constitute our Keweenaw home.
