April 2, 2014
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Each week throughout the 2014 spring season, we will feature a member of the No. 24 Penn State men's tennis team in our "Player Profile" series. This week, we feature sophomore David Kohan (Sydney, Australia). Kohan is 3-1 in singles this spring and 11-9 overall. He has combined with freshman Christian Lutschaunig (Richboro, Pa.) to go 11-4 in doubles this spring, competing mostly at No. 3 doubles. The Nittany Lions are 17-2 overall and 4-1 in Big Ten play entering this weekend as they travel to No. 70 Wisconsin for a 6 p.m. match on Friday. Penn State also plays No. 51 Minnesota on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Year: Sophomore
Major: Energy Business and Finance
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Favorite place to go in your hometown: Bondi Beach
Siblings: Two sisters: Sarah and Olivia
Why did you come to Penn State? To be a part of a great tennis program and to get a well recognized degree.
What are your plans after you graduate? To either play professionally or stay in the U.S and work
How long have you been playing tennis? Since I was 6 years old
Nicknames: DK, Big D, UPS
Pregame rituals/superstitions: listen to music
Hobbies: kick the footy, following most sports
Hidden Talent/Something people don't know about you: I do 300 calf raises a day
Favorite place to eat on campus: South dining Commons
Favorite place to eat off campus: Chipotle
Favorite TV Show: Suits
Favorite Cartoon Character: Homer Simpson
Favorite Movie: Law abiding citizen
Favorite Actor and Actress: Gerard Butler, Mila Kunis
Favorite sport to play/watch(other than tennis): AFL
Favorite team: Sydney Swans
Favorite non-tennis athlete: Bo Jackson
Who is the funniest person on the team? Roman "The cookie monster" Trkulja
What song do you listen to most? "Not giving in" Rudimental
If you were a rapper, what would your name be? DKiz
How do you pass time on road trips? Eating and sleeping
What are you most looking forward to this season? Having a great season and being part of a great team