Michaud has popped up in my notes at multiple events this summer, including Best in Class, Maverikk Showtime, and the Sweetlax Summer Challenge. He is a tough two-way midfielder who plays bigger than his size and impacts the game all over the field. At St. Paul’s (N.H.), he primarily played shortstick defensive midfield, where he held up well in one-on-one matchups, battled through pressured ground balls, and made plays in transition. I have also seen him cause turnovers by catching unsuspecting midfielders with one-handed wrap checks and reverse V-holds.

This summer, he has shown that he can produce on the offensive end too. He plays within the team offense by drawing defenders in transition and forcing slides in settled situations to create openings for teammates. He has also impressed me with the way he works through contact to get quality shots off the dodge and off the catch.