Session 26 features an interview with Mick Yokitis, Assistant Football Coach – Wide Receivers, U.S Naval Academy. Mick is in his seventh season with the Midshipmen and is a 2006 graduate of the Academy where he earned three varsity letters at wide receiver. Upon graduation, Mick served in the United States Marine Corps.
In this particular episode, you will learn:
- How Mick feels about student-athletes that play multiple sports
- What an average day is like for a football player as a Midshipmen
- What type of student-athlete the program is interested in
“Getting to know you” questions:
- Favorite songs/music on your phone: Pandora – Country / Bob Marley
- Most famous person in your contact list: Roger Staubach
- Favorite quote: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever” ~Gandhi
- Little known fact about Mick: He is super competitive
- Biggest influence: Parents – with a special mention of his mom
- If you could have dinner with anyone: John Wooden
- What would you be doing if you were not coaching at the U.S. Naval Academy: Business owner & coaching either basketball or football to underprivileged kids
- One thing you believe that others might think crazy: Every American (man and woman) should serve at least two years in the military.
- Web-based sites and tools: N/A
How to get in touch with Mick:
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