A Jersey Blues Testimonial - 2011 Men's Soccer Graduate Mike Yuhas

Lincroft, NJ - 2011 Brookdale graduate and former midfielder for the men's soccer team, Mike Yuhas, reflects on his time as a Jersey Blues student-athlete. The discipline, balance, and resilience that he mastered helped create his strong work-ethic and assisted him to reach his full potential as a plumbing business owner and a part-time commercial actor. 

"Being a student-athlete at Brookdale was a unique and challenging experience that has profoundly shaped my life. Balancing the demands of academics with the rigor of sports required discipline, time management, and resilience at a young age. My schedule consisted of practices, games, travel and academic responsibilities. Balancing these commitments fostered discipline and contributed to the strong work ethic I have today.

As a student athlete at Brookdale I would face setbacks at times such as losing a game or healing from an injury. These challenges taught me to be mentally tough and resilient. I learned to cope with failure, stay focused under pressure and ultimately develop a 'never give up' attitude. The experience of training, traveling, and competing together created bonds among my teammates and coaches. Coach Costa and Coach Fraley were a constant source of support on and off the field; checking in and offering guidance whenever needed. I'm grateful for the role Brookdale played in helping me reach my full potential."