GENERAL: A two-way midfielder...Big, strong, athletic player...Great speed and very agile.

2007: Appeared in 16 games...Tallied one goal...Scooped ten ground balls.

BEFORE SIENA: A four-year letterwinner in lacrosse, football and basketball at Putnam Valley High School...Named All- League and All-Section for lacrosse as a junior and senior.

PERSONAL: Born on the 4th of July in 1988 in Yonkers, N.Y...Son of Rosemary Whalen...Majoring in history education...Aspires to be a teacher...Chose Siena for its academics, athletics and location.

BRECHT ON WHALEN: "I was very pleased with Mike's fall workouts. Mike is an exceptionally athletic midfielder who plays well both ways. Mike adds depth to midfield core and will compete for playing time throughout this season."