Michael Girard
MLS Academy Goalkeeper Coach
- Academy Centre: Vancouver Academy
- Birthplace: Lae, Papua New Guinea
- Hometown: Comox Valley / North Vancouver
- Citizenship: Canadian
- Years with Whitecaps FC: 5 years as a coach
- Certifications: CSA National Goalkeeper Licence, C Licence (working towards B)
- Playing Experience: Mountain United, Whitecaps FC Residency, WFC2 , TSS Rovers, VFR Garching, 1860 Munich
- Coaching Experience: UBC Women’s Soccer 2019-2023, Port Moody Soccer Club 2016-2023, Capilano University 2018, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2018-Present
- Most Memorable Soccer Moment: (as a player) Playing against Bayern Munich 2 in a second division Bundisliga Match (as a coach) Winning a National Championship with UBC
- Favourite Player: Lionel Messi, Goalkeeper: Iker Casillas
- What you enjoy doing outside of soccer: Golf, hiking and movies
- Email: mgirard@whitecapsfc.com