A new series that starts today and be released every Monday of the 2011-2012 season, the Student-Athlete Spotlight gives fans an opportunity to get an “off-the-field” look at student-athletes from different Penmen teams. 

Graduate student and captain Jon Brockway (Lebanon, N.H.) is a quiet but fierce force in the backfield for the No. 16 Southern New Hampshire University men's soccer team.  After recording four starts and 12 appearances as a freshman, Brockway was sidelined during his sophomore season due to injury.   He saw limited action as a junior but slid easily into a starting role during his senior campaign that saw him earn Northeast-10 Second Team All-Conference honors.  In his final season, with the Penmen, Brockway leads a Penmen defense has posted three-straight shutouts. 

Name: Jon Brockway

Major: MBA in Information Technology

Pregame routine: My routine consists of a haircut just hours before kickoff.  After the haircut, I consume a large turkey sandwich with mayo, lettuce, pickles, and American cheese.  I also drink as much water as possible.  Usually by this time, it's time to head to the locker room.

Something people don't know about me: Most people don't know that I have a steel rod in my right leg (hence why people are scared to go into a tackle with me!).

The moment I am most proud of: Graduating undergrad with my Bachelor's degree and some amazing friends. 

Favorite Athlete:  Teammate Mark Painchaud.  The kid has a heart of a champion. 

Favorite meal in the SNHU Dining Center: Shrimp Caesar salad wrap. They don't have it often but when they do, I get it for lunch and dinner.

Three items I would want if I was stranded on a desert island: 1. Vitamin Water XXX because it is absolutely delicious. 2. My 49CC scooter.  3. Macbook because it would give me something to do. 

What's on my iPod: I haven't updated it in over two years so the songs are really old.  I stay far away from country music though, it's too depressing. 

In five years: I see myself sticking around Manchester, married to my girlfriend Heather, and maybe with a child? I'll have a full-time job and will be a big competitor in local men's league soccer!

One item I can't live without: Ranch Wheat Thins.  They're too good to live without!

Places I would like to visit someday: I would love to attend the World Cup in any country besides the U.S.  The atmosphere would be incredible.