Mikes played for Scott Galagher in St. Louis as a child and graduated from St. John Vianney High School.
He attended the University of Evansville, playing on the men's soccer team from 1983 to 1986.
In 2006, the University of Evansville inducted Mikes into the school's Hall of Fame.
[1] in 1990, Mikes joined the Colorado Foxes of the American Professional Soccer League, playing for them through at least 1995.
He also played four games for the Wichita Wings during the 1992-1993 National Professional Soccer League season.