Silas Brobst Shines On and Off the Mat

This month we interviewed Silas Brobst, a wrestler and senior at Kent Island High School, as our Athlete of the Month. His wrestling coach, Tim Bruffy, said of Silas, “Silas has long been known for his coachability, maturity, and steady leadership. qualities that have helped elevate the entire wrestling room… Silas excels in the classroom, treating academics with the same focus and dedication… He is known for his kindness, humility and genuine respect he shows others.”

How long have you been wrestling? What drew you to the sport? I’ve been wrestling on and off since I was little, but consistently since 8th grade. What drew me to wrestling is because it’s an individual sport. The fact that you can’t blame anyone but yourself and how hard you work is how well you perform.

How often do you practice and what does your practice routine look like? I practice two hours a day, six days a week: plus year-round off-season training.

How do you manage your schoolwork with your wrestling commitment? They’ve been kind of vital to being able to wrestle. Bad grades mean no wrestling, so I have to keep them up.

What was your most challenging match? How did you overcome the challenge? My hardest match was my regional finals match last year because of my nerves. I just had to know my strengths and wrestle smart to win it.

Your coach speaks highly of your leadership... what do you think sets you apart from other wrestlers? What sets me apart is my faith in God that allows me to keep a relentless work ethic and positive outlook.

Do you have a favorite wrestler? Any other sports that you enjoy playing or watching? My favorite wrestler is Meyer Shapiro. Other than wrestling, I’d say I like watching football.

What are your plans? Do they include wrestling? I’m undecided on what I want in the future, and, no, my plans don’t include wrestling.

What do you do for fun? I love to skateboard and make music with my band, “The Tease.” Check us out on Instagram. When I’m not wrestling, I’m either always skating or playing music.

And a final note from Coach Bruffy… “Whether in his future career or through services to his community, there is no doubt that Silas Brobst will continue to make those around him proud.”