Michael Huss

Liberty MSOC Media Day on August 7th, 2023. (Photo by Cassidy Paxton).

Class:
Senior
Position:
F
Height:
6-2
Weight:
175
Prev School:
Northwest Christian
Hometown:
Phoenix, Ariz.

2023 (Jr.)

Named to the OVC All-Conference second team
Started all 18 games
Totaled five goals and four assists for 14 points, all career-highs
Second on the team in points and tied for second in goals and assists
Scored the game-winning goal in the season-opening 3-2 win vs. Saint Peter’s (8/24)
Netted goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over USC Upstate (9/16)
Received OVC Offensive Player of The Week honors (9/19)
Logged two assists in a win over Chicago St. (10/5)
Named to OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

2022 (So.)

Played in 13 games with one start
Posted three points with a goal and an assist
Recorded an assist in a 3-0 win over Radford (8/25)
Scored goal against Central Arkansas (10/21)
ASUN Honor Roll Member

2021 Fall (Fr.)

Played in 16 games with three starts
Finished second on the team with nine points on four goals and an assist
Scored game-winning goal in 2-1 win over Stetson (9/18)
Assisted on game-winning goal in 2-1 victory over FGCU (9/25)
Netted winning goal in the second overtime in a 1-0 win at Wake Forest (9/28)
Scored two goals, the first multi-goal game of his career, in a victory over VMI (10/21)
ASUN Honor Roll member

2021 Spring (Fr.)

2021 Spring All-Freshman team
Scored four goals for eight points
Tied for second on Flames and fifth in ASUN with four goals
Played in all 12 games with one start
Scored two goals in the first collegiate game, a 4-0 win over Belmont Abbey (2/6) Tallied a goal in a win over Radford (2/17)
Netted a goal in a start against Lipscomb (3/13)
ASUN Honor Roll member

Prep

Graduate of Northwest Christian High School
Finished career as the all-time leading scorer in school history with 134 career goals
Named to the eight-member 2019 All-Arizona team
Two-time Conference Player of the Year (2019 & 20)
Three-time All-Conference first team player
Four-time Region Player of the Year
Three-time All-West Valley Prep team
Led the state of Arizona with 47 goals in 2019
Member of Phoenix Rising FC club team

Personal

Son of Andrea and Dan Huss
Has completed his bachelor’s degree in exercise science and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in human performance
Birthday is Nov. 28

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I knew when Coach Kelly called and said that they aren’t only training us to be great soccer players but also champions for Christ.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I listen to worship music a couple hours before every game and then once I get to the locker room, I’ll start getting my heart rate up and listening to faster more intense music or country music. I will take caffeine before every game and then I always tape my right hand and write "Be legendary" on the tape just as positive self-talk.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My dad for sure because I see how hard he works for my family and he is a great role model for showing me how to be a great dad, husband, brother, and businessman. And then Devin Booker because he is just a dog and is where I got “Be legendary” from.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My sophomore year I scored a game winning goal shading wake forest and then we had a dog pile in front of their bench, so that was pretty special.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I picked 23 because my favorite athlete ever is Michael Jordan, his mentality towards basketball was so intense and I admire how obsessed he was with his craft, and his mentality towards being the best he can be, so I’ve worn 23 since I started playing competitive soccer in 3rd grade.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My grandpa was the worst college basketball player ever. He played for New Hampshire and he claims he was the last guy on the bench and at the time New Hampshire was the worst team in the worst conference. He would brag about that haha. My brother was the manager of Grand Canyon Basketball and led them to 2 NCAA tournaments.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is definitely brisket, with baked beans and corn bread. Maybe throw some Mac and cheese in there but don’t need the extra calories usually. I also just love steak and potatoes which is a little healthier than brisket.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
During the NBA season the first app I look at is ESPN, and I’ll watch the Suns highlights since the game usually starts at 11 our time in Lynchburg. But outside of NBA season probably Instagram unfortunately.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Definitely barbecuing. I love smoking different kinds of meats and sometimes I nail the meats and other times it turns to rubber.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
My family has a dog named Bella, and now we have a cat we found on the street that my sister named Penelope which is a brutal name. And we have 2 bunnies, but I don’t know their names, I think one is Wilbur and Mable could be the other but I’m not sure.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Michael Jordan 1000000% and then Kobe after he passed away. I really enjoyed studying his game and mentality but I hated Kobe before that because he would always beat the Suns and Steve Nash. Kobe kind of passed his torch to Devin Booker and Kobe is the one who told Booker “Be Legendary” which is what I write on my hand tape every game.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My favorite possession is my bible, besides my phone because it’s the one thing I take everywhere with me.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
I Knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Phoenix, Arizona. It’s got everything I want. But I live there so I’d say a beach house in San Diego. San Diego is the best and it’s just beautiful and has nice weather.