Michael Gaines II

Michael Gaines II is an experienced coach and content creator in the sports industry. Currently serving as a coach for Alexandria Soccer Association since June 2023, Michael also hosts and produces the 312 Podcast, focusing on soccer, since May 2022. A former student athlete at Penn State University, Michael contributed to the men's soccer team, winning the 2021 Big Ten Regular Season and Tournament Championship. Previous roles include serving as a sports anchor for Culture Central, where Michael co-hosted a sports segment that won PSNTV's Best Anchor Duo in 2023, and as head coach of the PG Young Boys u23 team. Additional experience includes campus ambassador duties for Sperry, research internship with 4th and Just Us, and executive office assistant at BROWN GAINES, LLC. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Penn State University, awarded in 2023.