[3] In the 2006 season as a junior, Skirka accepted a scholarship offer to Grand Valley State University.
[5] Skirka had his best season as a senior in 2007, hitting a career high in doubles (14), triples (5), home runs (7), RBIs (43), batting average (.400) and slugging (.631).
[7] In 2008, Skirka began his coaching career as an assistant at Grand Rapids Community College.
[1] In 2015, Skirka became the recruiting coordinator for the Walters State Community College baseball team.
[9] On July 2, 2018, Skirka returned to Murray State as the head coach of the baseball program.