Amherst College Athletics

Michael S. McFarland '96
Men’s Soccer (1989-92)

Mike McFarland ’96 was First-Team All-American in 1990, 1991, and 1992, a first for Virginia Wesleyan in any sport. He was the 1992 NCAA Division III Player of the Year, also a first for the College. A four-time all-region player, Mike is the only four-time honoree in Virginia Wesleyan history. He ranks No. 2 in career goals, No. 1 in assists, No. 2 in points, and No. 1 in shots. The Norfolk Sports Club honored Mike in his senior year.

Mike is in his second season as the Virginia Wesleyan’s head men’s soccer coach after four seasons as assistant coach. Men’s soccer recently won the 2008 Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championship under his leadership. Prior to coaching at his alma mater, Mike was assistant coach at Roanoke College and coached at St. Mark’s and A.I. DuPont high schools in Delaware, as well as Cape Henry Collegiate School and First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach. He played professionally with the Hampton Roads Hurricanes and the Delaware Wizards.