BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The next coach in the Moravian College Department of Athletics & Recreation's Get to Know Coach series is Head Women's Soccer Coach Jeff Ykoruk, who is in his seventh year leading the Greyhounds. Ykoruk has a record of 46-45-9 at Moravian with a pair of Landmark Conference playoff appearances, and he has a career mark of 131-107-24 as a collegiate head coach.
Jeff Ykoruk
College: Albright College
What is your favorite part of your sport? Game day
How did your experience as a student-athlete help shape you as a coach? I was fortunate to play for a coach that was interested in developing me as a total person and not just being the best soccer player I could be.
What do you love most about coaching at Moravian College? Coaching my players and being around the other student athletes and athletic staff
What is your favorite place on campus? John Makuvek Field
What is your most memorable moment at Moravian? Beating Catholic at home in double overtime to advance to the Landmark Conference Finals.
Do you have any pre-event/game rituals or superstitions? No
Sum up your coaching philosophy in one sentence? Focus on what you can control, maximize your experience and always put the team first.
What do you look for in a recruit? A well-rounded athlete who will contribute to the team on the field, in the classroom and strengthen our culture on and off the field.
What is the best piece of advice you've been given? Always have an appetite for development.
Who are your role models/most influential people? My parents
What have you done more of since March that you wouldn't have if sports had not been postponed? Spending time with my wife and kids, which has been amazing.
If you weren't coaching, what would you be doing? Storm Chasing
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise most people? I'm a weather buff
Quick Hits:
Favorite Color – Blue
Favorite Food – Sushi
Favorite Restaurant – Edge
Favorite Movie – Step Brothers
Favorite TV Show – The Office
Favorite Musical Artist – Bob Dylan
Favorite Athlete – Lilah and Asher Ykoruk
Favorite Pro Team – Eagles, Sixers, Flyers, Phillies
Hobbies – Fishing
Most Prized Possession – My kids
Ideal Travel Destination – Beach or a Lake
Your Spirit Animal – No clue
Superpower you'd Like to Have – Time Travel
