Biography
Instead of having someone else write a
biography I thought the best way to fill this section was to basically describe each section
personally. Below you will find most information about my photography, coaching, playing,
writing and music; along with a photo gallery.
Photo: Mike with the Dropkick Murphys in Rochester, NY
 Photographer: Initially
I started photography like most people, as a hobby. After consulting with a friend I chose to
pick up a Canon Rebel 2000 and start shooting some photos so I would have photos to get
signed by minor league ball players who didn't have cards out yet. While doing so Batavia
Muckdogs General Manager Paul Marriot saw me shooting and asked who I did it for. After
explaining it was just for myself he asked to see some "work" so obviously I submitted. This
snowballed into trying to make a "career" out of it. Over the years I have been published in
many publications from major magazines, newspapers and card companys to promotional material,
CD's and posters. Recently I have gotten more into youth photography upon request of many
parents and coaches.
Photo: Eric Reed of the Florida Marlins
Coach: Initially I started out as the JV assistant football coach at Alexander
Central while student teaching in fall of 2002. During the winter of 2002-03 I took over the
girls and boys modified basketball program, also at Alexander. In spring of 2003 I moved
to Pavilion for girls softball before going to girls volleyball in fall of 2003, also at
Pavilion. The next basketball season (2003-04) I moved to Batavia Central School taking over
the seventh grade modified team for the next two seasons (2003-05) and continueing with the
eigth grade team. The past two springs I coached the modified boys baseball team at Pavilion and
was the Varsity Volleyball Coach at Oakfield Central.
Coaching Record:
2002 Alexander Modified Girls Basketball - 7-3
2003 Alexander Modified Boys Basketball - 5-5
2003 Pavilion Modified Girls Softball - 8-1
2003 Pavilion Modified Girls Volleyball - 10-1-1
2003-04 Batavia Modified Girls Basketball - 4-8
2004 Pavilion Modified Girls Volleyball - 10-0
2004-05 Batavia Modified Girls Basketball - 7-4-1
2005 Pavilion Modified Girls Volleyball - 12-0
2005-06 Batavia Modified Girls Basketball - 7-5
2006 Pavilion Modified Boys Baseball - 4-5
2006 Oakfield-Alabama Varsity Volleyball - 4-13
2006-07 Batavia Modifield Girls Basketball - 2-9
2007 Pavilion Modified Boys Baseball - 5-5
2007 Oakfield-Alabama Varsity Volleyball - 5-15
2007-08 Batavia Modified Girls Basketball - Starts in Nov.
Photo: 2004 Modified Girls Volleyball team.
Playing Career: This section can be broken down into three phases; football, wrestling,
and baseball. I played three seasons of high school football before going to college and playing
one season at SUNY Morrisville as an offensive guard and tackle. After my first season I was
switched to tight end but unfortunately never got the chance to play one snap in that position as
I stopped playing football to concentrate on baseball. Morrisville initially reqruited me for
football but wrestling and baseball also sent letters of interest. After football
season I turned down the opportunity of wrestling to rest and get ready for baseball.
After not playing baseball in high school I thought my days on the diamond were done until
reporting to tryouts for Morrisville. That spring and next fall I saw limited time at first
and third. In my first collegiate at bat I hit an infield single on a 1-1 breaking ball where
the ball got stuck in the ground, literally. As I got to first the shortstop was digging the ball out
of the ground for an infield single. I ended my time at Morrisville batting .500, 6 BB's, 1K, 2 SB in limited time.
After drawing interest from a four year school I transfered however never got on the field
after being involved in a car accident. I have participated in summer softball leagues since I
was 16 and won the title in 2005 playing with Batavia Starter.
Photo: Mike sitting on the dugout step while playing for Morrisville.
Writer: My first professor in college urged me to become a writer but it has never
been a big part of my life. I have been published in a few music magazines and websites writing
articles on the Dropkick Murphys three times and the Sloppy Meateaters.
Photo: Tyler of Midtown at Showplace Theatre in Buffalo, NY.
Music: Like everything mentioned above music has always been a passion for me. I
was involved with an independent record label for around five years before leaving because of
personal differences with the others involved. During that time I helped produce
UNITED PUNKS Volume 1 along with many other oddities. After leaving I started Knockover
Records however it has been on hiatus since the main band broke up after touring Europe.
Knockover funded a band to hit the studio in 2007 and you'll see an indie release in '08!
Photo: Cover photo of United Punks - Lars Frederiksen of Rancid.
Personal Gallery - Below you will find photos from high school,
college, shows, coaching, etc. Click the thumbnails to enlarge and look for more coming soon.
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