Mike Lira

Contact Information

 Cell: (214) 597-9629

 Email: mlira@ffvbc.com

Fun Facts
Biography
I have been coaching youth sports like football, basketball, baseball and volleyball for over 17 years. I've been coaching volleyball exclusively for the last 13 years and this is my 9th year with Frisco Flyers. My coaching experience ranges from all age divisions as well as any experience level. Over the last couple of seasons, I've been building a college contact list and creating relationships which resulted in players continuing their playing careers at colleges like Bethel College, Nebraska-Kearney, Lane College. I'll continue to use those relationships to create options for players to play in college and receive an education.

Philosophy:
Teaching players the game is more important than just coaching them. I break things down to the simplest form and explain it in a way where anyone can understand and apply. I am big on players self-analyzing and understanding the “why did this happen when I did this”. Once they understand the causality, you start to see auto correction, which makes players smarter.

"It’s ok to make mistakes, it teaches us how to do things right."

“Everything is complicated if no one explains it to you.”
--- Fredrik Backman


Accomplishments:

U.S. Army War Veteran

2016-Present Frisco Flyers VC, Head Coach

2021
14 APX- 2021 USAV Junior Nationals- Finished 23rd (National Division)
NTR Regional Championships- Qualified (National Division)

2020
15 Rox- Colorado Crossroads- Finished 25th Overall (American Division)

2019
12 Rox- 2019 Junior Nationals- Finished 27th Overall (American Division)
Northern Lights Qualifier- Finished 2nd (Qualified American Division)
Mideast Qualifier- 5th Overall (American Division)
Lonestar Classic- 9th Overall (American Division)

2017-2018
14 Regional- Finished 9th @Lonestar Classic (Club Division)
12 Regional- Finished 5th @Lonestar Classic (Select Division)

Volunteer Coaching:

T.A.A.F State Champions-2017, 2018, 2019
T.A.A.F Regional Champions-2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
T.A.A.F Regional Runner-up-2015

Certification
Gold Medal Squared