Oct. 5, 2015
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By Miranda Kulp, GoPSUsports.com Student Staff Writer
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. ââ'¬" For Dani Marks first year being able to play on Jeffrey Field, he's already making a name for himself. This redshirt freshman has already claimed his spot as a regular starter for the men's soccer team.
However, Marks isn't your typical underclassman, before coming to Happy Valley he lived a completely different life compared to playing soccer for a Big Ten university.
Before Marks was able to move to the United States to pursue his soccer dream he was busy serving in the Israeli Military.
"My overall experience of being in the military was good, it was tough but it was an interesting experience and it taught me a lot about myself," stated Marks. "The experience of being in the military really helps you grow up and mature faster.
However, Marks move from Ra'anana, Israel to State College wasn't the first time he had to relocate. Originally Marks was born in London, England and when he was three, then moved to Israel until he went to Switzerland for his education at sixteen.
After finishing high school he returned to Israel to serve his two-year term in the military at the age of eighteen.
"Every male in Israel is required to serve, it's something that demands a lot of physical and mental toughness but it shapes you into a stronger person," said Marks.
Despite all of Marks' major moves throughout his life, he always had his love for soccer.
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