DIRECTOR OF SPORTS PERFORMANCE

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist — NSCA

Level 1 Weightlifting Coach — USAW

Certified Personal Trainer — NASM

Fitness Specialist — EXOS

C License — USSF

National Youth License — USYS

COACHING EXPERIENCE

U.S. Soccer YNT, Sports Scientist

Angel City FC, Performance Coach

LouCity/Racing Louisville FC Academy, Sports Performance Director

Kentucky Country Day, Coach

Vienna Youth Soccer, Coach

Ventura County Fusion, Coach

BIO

Southern California native Michael Roman is the Director of Sports Performance at 91st Minute Training, where he specializes in helping youth and elite athletes maximize their performance. Michael brings a wealth of experience from his playing career and professional coaching background, working with athletes of all levels.

A standout soccer player, Michael was a member of the Real So Cal club team, winning 3x USYS National Championships, and played for Cal South, Region IV, and the U15 and U18 US Men’s National Teams. He was a 4-year letter winner in soccer, cross country, and track at Rio Mesa High School (Oxnard, CA) before earning a scholarship to play at UCLA (2009-11), where he played two seasons and spent a summer with the LA Galaxy U20 squad. Michael finished his collegiate career at the University of Louisville (2011-13), earning a degree in Sport Administration and playing for the Ventura County Fusion (USL2) from 2012-2015.

Michael's professional coaching experience includes working with Angel City FC, where he played an integral role in the Return-to-Play programs for stars like Christen Press, Merritt Mathias, and Ali Riley, helping these elite athletes manage recovery and optimize their performance after injury. His expertise in sports performance and injury prevention, combined with his elite playing experience, allows him to design customized training programs for athletes at all levels, fostering long-term success and growth.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS

Fitness Specialist — EXOS

BIO

With a background in administration, Natasha began her career in human performance as a metrics analyst, where she gained experience in data-driven strategies to enhance performance outcomes. It was during this role that she met her husband, Michael, our Director of Sports Performance. Together they combined their skills and passion to push 91st Minute Training towards what it is today. Now, as Director of Operations, Natasha manages the day-to-day functions of our business, ensuring a seamless experience for athletes and their families as we work to develop the next generation of high-performing athletes. You might catch Natasha on the field assisting with performance testing or recording content for our social media.