Nov. 5, 2015
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By Miranda Kulp, GoPSUsports.com Student Staff Writer
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. ââ'¬" Although every player on the Penn State men's soccer team stand out, three men stands out specifically: Brain James, Connor Maloney, and Dani Marks. These players all show leadership through both their actions, their words-and the armband.
Ranging from a graduating senior, a junior, and a redshirt-freshman all three were named captains for the Nittany Lions in the 2015 season.
All three vary in skills and leadership style; however each plays a crucial part in leading the team.
"Each one of them is very different as individuals, but each carries their own strengths in leading," said Head Coach Bob Warming. "Connor is the super fired up guy full of energy he can always boost the team spirit and then Brian is the quieter type of thinker, he's a little more selective of what he says. Dani is more of a boss guy in the background but although they're all different, they all work great together."
"All three of those guys play at different lines, you have Connor in the front, Brian as midfield, and Dani who oversees everything at defense. Each one of them not only has different positions but they have different personalities and can speak as leaders to different players on the team," stated Coach Warming.
Although this is his first season on the field, redshirt-freshman Dani Marks is already proving himself as a leader on the defensive line.
Before coming to Penn State he served in the Israel military than after he enrolled in the university to pursue his passion for soccer and education.
More of an observant leader, Marks prides himself on always listening to what others have to say and understanding the best way so he is able to communicate with the wide range of personalities on the team.
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