Mike D'Arrigo joined the Tritons staff as a volunteer assistant in January 2021. He brings over eight years of coaching experience to UC San Diego. Previous schools and clubs he has coached for include Paradise Valley Community College, Miramar Community College, Phoenix Rush, San Diego Soccer Club, Scripps Ranch Soccer Club, Matrix SC, and RSF Attack Soccer Club. He is currently the director of goalkeeping at RSF Attack, coaches a pair of youth teams, and runs his own training business.

He graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the University of San Diego where he was a four-year starter for the Toreros. D'Arrigo is in the top 10 in numerous statistical categories and also went to the Elite-8 in 2012. After graduating he spent time playing professionally for the New England Revolution (MLS) and Arizona United (USL Pro). As a youth, Michel won several State, Regional, and National Championships with Real Salt Lake, Cisco SC, Catalina Foothills HS, and the U18 USMNT.  

He currently holds his USSF "C" License and is in progress with his USSD "B" License.