Bio

Michael O’Neal is in his second season as an assistant coach at the University of Tampa

O’Neal previously spent three seasons as a graduate assistant lacrosse coach for Eastern University. For the Eagles, he acted as the recruiting coordinator, associate offensive coordinator, extra man coordinator, as well as the substitution box coach. In addition to the many hats he wore for the lacrosse team, O’Neal also served as the strength and conditioning coach for men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, baseball, women’s soccer, and softball.

Prior to Eastern University, O’Neal had a standout career at Otterbein University where he started all four years and served as a captain in 2013 and 2014. He led the Otterbein Cardinals in scoring three-straight seasons (2012-2014), accumulating 206 total points with 66 goals and 140 assists after being moved from midfield to attack. O'Neal ranked top-10 nationally for most assists per game in 2014, helping the team qualify for a second-straight berth in the NCAA Tournament after securing the inaugural OAC Championship. He was voted Offensive Player of the Year by the league coaches of the Ohio Athletic Conference. He is also a recipient of the Clyde A. Lamb Scholar-Athlete Award.

O'Neal was a health promotion and fitness major at Otterbein and is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer. He holds work experience through Cardinal Fitness Health Club and trained athletes as an intern at Soar Fitness in Columbus, Ohio. He also earned his certification as a National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.