The Minds Behind Our Success
Meet the certified coaches and educators dedicated to your holistic athletic and academic development.
Paul Knight
About
Michael Bonneville
Founder & CEO, MB Sports Academy
Michael is the Founder and CEO of MB Sports Academy, an educator, coach, entrepreneur, and sports development professional dedicated to helping student-athletes grow on and off the field. Through MB Sports Academy, he leads programs that combine athletic training, academic support, mentorship, and character development to prepare young people for success in sports, school, and life.
Michael brings more than two decades of experience in education, Florida Certified Teacher, athletics, administration, coaching, and football scouting. His professional background includes serving with Orange County Public Schools in roles such as Dean of Students, behavior technician, PASS instructor, exceptional student education teacher, physical education instructor, and intervention specialist. He has also worked with Osceola and Polk County Public Schools.
As a College/Pro Football Video Scout Intern with Sports Info Solutions from July 2020 through May 2021, Michael evaluated more than 40 amateur and professional athletes. Six of the athletes he scouted were drafted, while eight others signed as undrafted free agents. His work included breaking down game film, identifying position-specific strengths and weaknesses, writing NFL-style scouting reports, and collecting data used by Sports Info Solutions clients for advanced scouting and player evaluation.
His scouting responsibilities included:
Scoring NFL and amateur football games using specialized software
Reviewing data for accuracy and validity
Breaking down at least five games per week
Identifying critical evaluation factors for each position
Writing NFL-style scouting reports
Supporting additional football analytics projects
Providing administrative support to full-time scouting staff
Throughout his coaching career, Michael has served as a head football, weightlifting, and track coach; assistant football coach; physical education teacher; and sports management educator. He has coached athletes at the youth, middle school, high school, and collegiate levels while helping students explore leadership, business, technology, and career opportunities through sports.
A former Bethune-Cookman University football student-athlete, Michael played wide receiver, running back, and special teams on scholarship. He also competed professionally in the Arena Football League and National Indoor Football League. His experience as an athlete, coach, educator, and scout gives him a unique perspective on discipline, teamwork, resilience, player development, and mentorship.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems from Bethune-Cookman University. He also earned a Master’s degree in Sports Management from Southern New Hampshire University and completed graduate coursework in Coaching and Athletic Administration at Concordia University Irvine.
He is a Level 2 Golf Instructor with First Tee and holds certifications in business education, coaching, crisis prevention, professional crisis management, CPR, AED, first aid, and football coaching. Michael was also recognized as the 2014 Coach of the Year by the Sunshine State Athletic Conference.
Through MB Sports Academy, Michael continues his mission of developing champions through sports, education, mentorship, and community. His guiding belief is simple:
Athletic development is not only about performance—it is about building confidence, character, leadership, and lifelong success.
About
Haylie Bonneville
Academic Tutor & ACT Prep Tutor, MB Sports Academy
Haylie is an experienced educator and academic tutor dedicated to helping student-athletes reach their full potential in the classroom and beyond. As an Academic Tutor and ACT Prep Tutor with MB Sports Academy, she provides personalized academic support designed to complement each student’s athletic development.
With 22 years of experience teaching English Language Arts and Reading, Haylie brings extensive knowledge in literacy development, reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and test preparation. Her approach is student-centered, encouraging, and focused on building confidence, strong study habits, and measurable academic growth.
Haylie studied at the University of New Hampshire and the University of Sevilla in Spain, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish. She is also a Florida Certified Teacher with a strong background in developing individualized learning strategies for students with different academic needs and learning styles.
Haylie supports students with:
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English Language Arts and Reading
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Reading comprehension and vocabulary development
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Writing, grammar, and communication skills
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Homework support and academic organization
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ACT English and Reading preparation
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Study skills, test-taking strategies, and time management
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One-on-one academic tutoring
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Haylie believes academic success is built through consistency, encouragement, and meaningful support. Her goal is to help every student become a more confident learner while preparing for success in high school, college, and life.
About
Paul Knight
Girls Flag Football Director, MB Sports Academy
Coach Knight is a respected high school and youth football leader in Central Florida with a longstanding commitment to developing student-athletes through sports, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement.
As the Girls Flag Football Director for MB Sports Academy, Coach Knight helps lead the Academy’s efforts to expand opportunities for girls in flag football. His work focuses on teaching fundamentals, building confidence, developing teamwork, and creating meaningful pathways for young athletes to grow both on and off the field.
Coach Knight also serves as the Orlando Chapter President of the National Alliance of African American Athletes, where he supports mentorship, leadership development, academic achievement, and positive opportunities for student-athletes throughout the community.
With years of experience coaching at the high school level—including at Liberty High School—Coach Knight has played an important role in Central Florida’s football community. Over the past two decades, he has partnered with organizations such as the NFL Players Association to help expand and strengthen girls’ flag football programs.
His community involvement also includes participation in youth athletic initiatives and camps, including the Max Starks Foundation Youth Football Camp.
Through these experiences, Coach Knight continues to advocate for access, opportunity, discipline, and personal growth through sports.
At MB Sports Academy, Coach Knight’s mission is to help every athlete develop the skills, confidence, and character needed to succeed in football, academics, and life.
About
Beth Tash
Beth Tash (Fidler) is a passionate leader, accomplished golfer, veterinary practice manager, and youth mentor whose life has been defined by perseverance, determination, and a commitment to helping others succeed.
Beth’s love for golf began at the age of 7, and it quickly became much more than a hobby—it became a passion. Throughout her junior golf career, she competed in elite youth tournaments across the country and earned a Top 25 national ranking in 1999, establishing herself as one of the nation’s premier junior golfers.
During high school, Beth chose to compete against the boys, embracing the challenge at a time when opportunities for girls in golf were far more limited. Rather than taking the easier path, she proved that talent, determination, and hard work could compete with anyone. Her fearless approach earned the respect of fellow competitors and helped shape the resilient leader she is today.
Known for her powerful swing, Beth also became recognized as one of the long-ball hitters in junior golf, demonstrating that strength, confidence, and precision could go hand in hand. Whether competing in state events or national tournaments, she built a reputation for never backing down from a challenge and always competing with heart.
Following her competitive career, Beth turned her passion into a profession with Edwin Watts Golf, where she worked as a club fitter, instructor, and manager, helping golfers of every skill level improve their game through proper equipment fitting and instruction.
Today, Beth continues to give back to the sport by coaching with First Tee – Central Florida and mentoring young golfers through junior golf and girls’ golf programs. She believes golf is about far more than scores—it teaches integrity, confidence, discipline, resilience, and leadership. Her mission is to create more opportunities for youth, especially girls, to experience the life-changing benefits of the game.
Professionally, Beth serves as the Practice Manager for Maitland Animal Hospital, part of the Orlando Vets family, where she leads hospital operations, marketing, community outreach, and team development. Her leadership focuses on building strong teams, creating meaningful community partnerships, and delivering exceptional experiences for clients and patients.
Whether on the golf course, in the veterinary profession, or serving her community, Beth leads with purpose and passion.
Personal Motto
“Success isn’t measured by the trophies you win—it’s measured by the lives you inspire along the way.”
Holistic Foundation
We believe that true athletic excellence is built on a foundation of physical mastery and mental resilience. Our approach integrates fundamental training with academic support and life mentorship, ensuring every student-athlete is prepared for the rigors of competition and the complexities of life.
By focusing on body movement education and personalized mentorship, we empower athletes to navigate adversity with confidence. We don't just train for the field; we prepare for the future.
