Welcome to the home of the Mike Helfer story, the official look at one of Division II’s most successful head coaches. In this video, the curtain will be pulled back and you will learn everything about Valdosta State head coach Mike Helfer, from his career and where it started to why he stayed at Valdosta State for 18 years, and what has made him so successful here.

Joshua Julian, a lifelong sports fan, came to VSU to pursue sports broadcasting and journalism for his desired career. After arriving here and becoming engrossed in the local sports, one specific figure caught his eye. Learn more about his story before VSU, and what he hopes to accomplish with his project.

Coach Mike Helfer has succeeded at every single stop of his professional career. And yet, he stopped his ascendence in Valdosta, Georgia. Why? What made him stay in a smaller town and not pursue the next level? To read more in-depth about the background behind this project, click the button.

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