Michael was raised in Burlington, Ontario with older siblings Garfield, Charlotte, Kevin and youngest brother Roger. Throughout the 70's and 80's the La-Rose Family excelled in Halton sports and were Ontario Champions in Track and Field setting a number of Halton and Provincial records. All have been honoured by the Province and City of Burlington for their track achievements and the recognition they've brought to the city. They all attended the oldest school in Burlington, Central High School and over 30 years later still hold the majority of school track records. Sister Charlotte is inducted in the school's Sports Hall of Fame and is the most decorated athlete in the family. She was a member of the Canadian Junior National Track Team, a stand out at basketball, soccer and was named Burlington’s Female Athlete of the Year. Their father Winston was an Ontario and Canadian Masters Champion in Track and Field at the age of 72. Michael was an Ontario Track Champion at a young age and in High School was Junior Athlete of the Year and the Senior Boys 400m GHAC Champion. His love for basketball grew after briefly playing for the Carleton University Ravens. A few years later playing for the Mohawk Mountaineers he was coached and mentored by Greg Bell a former Pro Player. After his playing days Michael became the Video Coordinator for the McMaster University Men's Basketball team taking them into the digital age, later becoming their Technical Director. He was also the Video Coordinator for the CIS Women’s Basketball Championships and the OUA Men’s Basketball Championships. He is a NCCP coach and has been a Personal/Basketball Trainer for 25 yrs.