Brian Micheels, a former player and sports information director at Plattsburgh State, begins his twelth season as Karen Waterbury's top assistant coach in 2012. He is involved in all facets of the Cardinals women's soccer program, primarily charged with goalkeepers training. In addition to his coaching duties, he serves as a guest lecturer for public relations courses, on the College Judicial Board and is a faculty member of the Plattsburgh State Saxophone Chamber Ensemble.
Micheels received the National Diploma in 2002 and the National Goalkeeping Diploma in 2005, both from the National Soccer Coaches' Association of America (NSCAA).
Micheels was a four-year starter for the Cardinals men's soccer team, serving twice as the captain and named team MVP on three occasions. An All-State University of New York Athletic Conference pick in 1989 and '90, he was Plattsburgh State's 1991 Male Athlete of the Year during his senior year.
Following graduation, Micheels played in the Premier Division of the Northern Virginia/Washington D.C. Soccer League.
Micheels was SID at Plattsburgh State from 1992 to 2000, overseeing the media relations and publicity efforts of the intercollegiate athletic program. He also served in an interim capacity in Fall 2005.
Micheels is also active with a local premier level youth soccer club, Plattsburgh FC, and is a certified lifeguard.
A native of Middletown, N.Y., Micheels earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Plattsburgh State in 1991 and 2000. As an undergraduate, he majored in communications arts as well as minored in photography and coaching. He was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society in 1990. His advanced degree was in leadership and administration with an education concentration.
Micheels and his wife Karolyn have two children: son Luc (11) and daughter Brina (7).
