Women's Soccer | 5/31/2019 12:35:00 PM

MIAMI SHORES, Fla.—Michael Donald joins the Barry University women's soccer coaching staff this fall, director of athletics Michael L. Covone announced today.

Donald joins the Bucs after serving since 2017 as the men's soccer assistant at conference member Embry-Riddle. He assisted head coach David Gregson with training, recruitment, video analysis, and scout reporting.

Donald is a former Eagle standout who played for Coach Gregson from 2008-11. Donald was an All-Conference left back who helped lead ERAU to The Sun Conference championships in 2009 and 2011. Before joining the Blue and Gold, he played for the Glasgow Rangers Football Club in Scotland.

After graduating from ERAU, Donald went on to play professionally in Scotland. This included a four-year tenure with AYR United in the Sottish Championship league.

He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Embry-Riddle in 2012.

Donald gained experience coaching at the AYR United Football Academy for several years before transitioning into a coaching role at the Florida Elite Soccer Academy in July of 2017. He also earned his UEFA A & B coaching licenses during this time.

The Buccaneers are the defending Sunshine State Conference Champions, having won both the regular season and tournament titles in the fall.