Welch joins Charleston Southern after one season at Albany State. While at Albany State the defense finished top 10 scoring defensive in NCAA D-2. The defensive Line accounted for 24 sacks and 50.5 tackles for loss. With 1 first team All-SIAC defensive lineman.

Welch had a short stint at Lyon College in 2021 after one season at Lyon College. Welch developed and coached 2 all-conference defensive linemen.

Welch also had a prior four-season stint at Coahoma Community College. While at Coahoma, Welch served as the Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Line Coach and Head Sports Performance Coach. Welch developed and coached 17 all-conference defensive players, including three that have been signed by NFL teams (Davion Taylor Philadelphia Eagles, Chris Claybrooks Jacksonville Jaguars and Sam Okuayinonu Tennessee Titans). Coahoma was top 10 in the country for turnovers (2016 and 2019), tackles for loss and sacks (2017 and 2019).
Prior to his stop at Coahoma, Welch was the Lead Strength Assistant at Iowa State University following a year at Woodward Academy as, Defensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator and Strength Coach, and Booker T Washington High school.
A native of Houston, Texas Welch wrapped up a distinguished playing career William Penn University (2009-2013) at as he was named all-conference 3 years as a defensive Lineman and finished top 10 in school history in tackles and tackle for loss.

Coaching Experience
2022-Albany State University (Defensive Line)
2021-Lyon College (Defensive Line/Head Sports Performance)
2016- 2019- Coahoma Community College (Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line/Head Sports Performance)
2015- Iowa State (Lead Assistant Strength Coaches)
2014- Woodard Academy (Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line)

Personal
A native of Houston, Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management from William Penn University.
Micheal and his wife, Niomi share 2 children Lauryn and Micheal Jr.