Michael Pierce

Senior * 5-10
Kansas City, MO

Son of Dan and Monica Pierce
Major: Sports Management
Born on March 16, 1987

Awards: 2-Time All-American; 2-Time Academic All-American; 13-Time All-MIAA; Holds SBU record in 1600m

Hobbies: Reading, running, archery
Quote: "I really do try and run to make God smile and bring Him pleasure. My favorite times in running are when I am running and just pouring myself out onto the track, going all out for Him. I feel like I am doing what God created me to do. There is no better feeling than that." -Ryan Hall
Favorite Movie: Fire on the Track
Favorite Car: Geo Storm
Favorite Video Game: Halo 2
Favorite Food: Deep dish pizza
Favorite Athlete:Ryan Hall
Favorite Book: Bible
Favorite Ice Cream: Strawberry with oreo and chocolate syrup
Favorite Bible Verse: Hebrews 12:1-3
Best Dressed Teammate: Andrew Bly
Funniest Teammate: David Hackney
Dream Job: College cross country & track coach
Best thing about away meets: "Getting to know everyone a lot better."
Where he expects to be in 20 years: "Coaching cross country and track a D-I or D-II school, and missionary in Africa after coaching."
Describes himself as Christian, disciplined, and committed