Mike Sidlauskas

Football - 3 Varsity Letters 

Played quarterback, defensive end, kicker and punter

Basketball - 3 Varsity Letters

Baseball - 2 Varsity Letters 

Track and Field - 3 Varsity Letters 

Held the school record of 171'3" in discus 

State runner up in discus

College Experience: 

Central Michigan University - Track and Field, 5 Years

Threw javelin, hammer throw, discus, 35-pound weight 

throw, and shot put.

CMU Team Captain

Mid-American Conference Champion in Discus

School Record Holder in Hammer Throw

Awarded for Strength and Conditioning Excellence

Maxed squat at 645 pounds

Benched 365 pounds and clean 345 pounds

Mike has been married to his wife, Carolynn Rademacher, since 2005, and together, they have four children:  Lucas, Amelia, James, and Titus. After CMU, Mike worked in the roofing and fire protection trades before moving to South Africa with his family as missionaries. While there, Mike and Carolynn taught people the Bible, served the poor, and taught children. They started a small preschool to teach English and Biblical principles while providing quality care. While there, Mike assisted with coaching javelin, shot put, and discuss.

Words of Encouragement:

"I remember every coach I had and most of my teachers very well. Positive input in someone else's life will stick with that person forever. If you want to be remembered, love people. Put aside everything and just love people. Regarding sports, remember, the purpose of sports are to enjoy them. Keep that as the primary goal at all times. Remember that we all have special gifts and have been created with unique abilities. Constantly comparing ourselves to others can lead us away from appreciating how we have personally been blessed. Let yourself be especial. Be thankful and happy with how you have been made. Additionally, good role models can be scarce. Looking up to a person who carries themselves with hone, dignity, and good character can help give us a model with which to achieve our greater potential. Whatever you do, do it well. Do it with self discipline, good character, honor, and thanks. One thing that I will carry with me until I die is from a special coach I had in Sparta, Mark Batchelder. He taught gym class and coached football and baseball. He was firm, yet affirming. His definition regarding self discipline was, 'Doing what is right and not what is wrong.' I agree and say to all, 'Choose to know what is right and commit to doing it.'"