Mike currently serves as the goaltending coach for the Dallas Stars (NHL). During the 2008/2009 season he served as a goaltending coach within the Nashville Predators organization as well as for the Wisconsin Badgers (NCAA) during the 2008/2009 season. Mike Valley has successfully developed and works with goaltenders at all ages. He works with dozens of goalies currently playing in the NHL, AHL, ECHL, NCAA, US National Program.

As a goaltender Mike played his Junior A hockey for the Chilliwack Chiefs in the BCHL. He then spent two seasons at the University of Wisconsin before signing a free-agent contract with the Vancouver Canucks. Mike enjoyed the hands-on benefits of working with some of the top goalie coaches in the game during his six years of pro hockey. His playing days were split between the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and the Swedish Elite League.