HIGH SCHOOL: Went to Damien High School in La Verne, CA, for his freshman and sophomore season where he played forward and helped lead the Spartans to conference champions in both those seasons…Attended Arcadia High his junior and senior year.
PERSONAL: Parents are Michael and Anna Strickland…Hometown is Arcadia, CA, Middle name is Mychale…Played club soccer at the FC Golden State Academy in Pomona, CA, under coach Juan Sanchez as a forward for 14 years…Crowned league champions in 2013, while also winning numerous tournaments in his time with the club…Was a AYSO volunteer assistant coach from 2011-15.