We all have seen people following in their elder siblings' footsteps in sports and other fields. While the Bennetts (Michael Bennett and Martellus Bennett) hold the fort for football, the Powells represent the lacrosse community. And one of the Powell brothers who played pro lacrosse is Michael Powell.
The sportsman grew up in a sports family with two of his brothers being MLL players. So, pressure to keep his elder siblings' legacy alive was embedded in him from a young age. And he didn't disappoint by becoming a four-time All-American at college and leading a successful pro career for a decade.
Aside from sports, the athlete has also found success as a singer and songwriter. If you want to know more about this talented man, keep reading this biography.
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Michael Is The Brother of Lacrosse Hall Of Fame Inductees
The former lacrosse pro was born on October 29, 1982, in West Carthage, New York. He grew up in a supportive household with two sisters and four brothers.
Michael Powell's father, Larry Powell, heavily supported his sons' sports passion and even sold his gun to buy them lacrosse sticks. He also encouraged Michael's passion for music from the beginning.
Michael's mother, Susan Powell, aka Sue Powell, also contributed by rigging yarn holsters in his pocket to carry lacrosse sticks. She is a published author of A Knock At My Heart.
Micahel Powell's parents supported his passion for lacrosse and music from the beginning. Photo Source: Casey Powell's Instagram.
Michael's elder brother, Casey Powell, was the first person to play lacrosse in the family. His decade-long experience in pro lacrosse has made him an inductee of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame. His second brother, Ryan Powell, played eight seasons in MLL and NLL. He was listed in the U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2018. In addition, he has founded Rhino Lacrosse and Powell Lacrosse.
The athlete learned lacrosse by playing with his brothers in their backyard. Michael saw them succeed in school and college, increasing his passion to become like them.
Michael Powell Net Worth And Career
Powell began his playing journey at Carthage Senior High School. His notable accomplishments include one All-American honor, two Frontier League MVP honors, four Frontier League All-Star, two All-North MVP honors, etc.
The star athlete then enrolled at Syracuse University, following his siblings' footsteps. He also smashed their records by making the highest career points of 307. In addition, he is the only player to win four Jack Turnbull Awards as the top attackman in Division I lacrosse.
Michael became a four-time All-American and was named to NCAA All-tournament team three times. He also won two Tewaaraton Awards, two W.H. Brine Awards, and one Enners Trophy.
Let's watch some of his collegiate career's highlights below:
The Carthage native majored in child and family studies and graduated in 2004. Although many teams wanted to draft him, he decided to pursue music.
Still, with his brothers' persuasion, Michael returned to playing. He debuted in MLL with Baltimore Bayhawks (Chesapeake Bayhawks) in 2005. In addition, he led the team to win the 2005 MLL Championship.
The pro lacrosse player sat out on the 2006 season but was traded to Boston Cannons in 2007. He also played for the US national team in the 2006 World Lacrosse Championship. In addition, he was a lead scorer for the U.S. team.
The sportsman left the league in 2010 to pursue other interests. Still, he must have made a considerable sum from his career. Moreover, Lax Weekly states the average pay of an MLL player to fall between $10K and $25K. Therefore, Michael's salary must have also been around that range.
Hence, Michael Powell's net worth must have been a notable amount from his MLL career. At present, he works as the marketing manager for Easton Bell Sports, which contributes to his earnings.
Powell's Income From Music Career
As mentioned earlier, the former lacrosse pro's passion for music runs as deep as lacrosse. Powell got much involved in it during his college years. In addition, he packed up his guitar and moved to Denver to pursue a music career after graduation.
After quitting his pro career, Powell started touring and releasing new albums. He got much attention after touring with late Woody Guthrie's granddaughter, Sarah Lee Guthrie, in 2009.
The singer has released several albums, and some of their prices are listed below:
| Albums | Price For MP3 Format |
| Strange BedFellows | $7.92 |
| Replevin | $9.49 |
| High Country | $11.61 |
| Low Valley | $11.61 |
| The Full Nelson | $14.49 |
The artist performs solo shows and also works with his band The Black River. His live performances and MVs are available on his YouTube channel.
Hence, Michael Powell's net worth must be a huge sum, thanks to his progressive singing career.
Michael's Earnings From Business Ventures
Alongside releasing music, the songwriter has started a separate business venture. He has launched Rising Feather, a scented candle manufacturing company. It has produced candles of different aromas, including tobacco honey, pine, apple, etc.
Some of the products and their prices are tabulated below:
| Products | Price |
| Banana Bread | $15 |
| Classic Apple | $15 |
| Farmhouse | $24 |
| Coastal Coffee | $15 |
| Lakehouse | $24 |
Thus, Michael Powell's income also benefits from his candles sales.
Michael Powell Is Happily Married To Nicole Phillips
The traveling singer has gained both music and lacrosse fans, who are curious about his love life. They are interested in knowing whether he has found his other half. And he has found a beautiful wife with whom he is married happily.
Michael Powell's wife, Nicole Phillips, is a native of Liverpool. She is a gorgeous woman who likely supports his singing passion wholeheartedly.
The couple hasn't revealed when they first met or began dating. Both have also not opened up about their marriage date in public. Still, the pair seems to be enjoying a comfortable life together.
Michael Powell's wife, Nicole Phillips, a Liverpool native, supports his career wholeheartedly. Photo Source: Michael Powell's Instagram.
Going through Michael's Instagram account, he occasionally shares pictures of his spouse, Nicole, with sweet captions. Powell's partner, Nicole, was once seen playing pool in his post, so she must be interested in Billards.
Is A Father Of A Baby Girl
The Rising Feather founder is also a doting father of a little girl named Kennedy Powell. She has been a strong motivation in her dad's life since her birth in 2015.
Michael Powell's daughter, Kennedy, often appears on his social media posts. He proudly shares her singing, playing, and traveling pictures with his fans. With his guidance, who knows the little one might become a singer or lacrosse player in the future.
Michael Powell's daughter, Kennedy Powell, often appears on his Instagram posts. Photo Source: Michael Powell's Instagram.
We wish the Powell family best wishes and success ahead.
Trivia And Facts
- Michael wore jersey no. 22, same as his brothers Casey and Ryan in college.
- His musical influences are Bob Dylan and John Prine.
- He has more than 6K Instagram followers.
