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Utah Youth Soccer Coach of the Month
November 2005

Photo of Mike Polich

Coach: Mike Polich

Current Team: Director of Coaching Seniors Utah Rush, U16 Rush Nike Head Coach, U18 Rush Nike Assistant Coach, Utah ODP '93 Boys Head Coach, and Men's Olympique Montreux FC Co-Head Coach.

Coaching Experience: USSF "A" License, 15 years coaching High School, Club, Men's, and Utah ODP.

Playing Experience: 4 years Men's Regional Pool/Team, Men's National B Team Trials, 4 year Varsity Captain Westminster College, and League MVP Junior Year.

Favorite Soccer Team: US Men's National Team.

Favorite Soccer Player: Frank Lampart of Chelsea and Wayne Rooney of Manchester United.

Most Memorable Soccer Experience: Having Dinner with Bora Milutinovic during the Men's National B Team Trials in Florida.

Coaching Philosophy: Dream Big, Work Hard, Play Smart, Encourage Creativity, Support Others, and Never Quit.

Favorite Movie: Twelve Angry Men - Fonda.

Favorite Book: Atlas Shrugged

Favorite Food: Chicken Tikki Masala

Special Interests: Wakeboarding, Yachting, Scuba Diving, and Architectural Design.

Mike Says: "Play on!"


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