Know a Newcomer: Daniel Kohen
August 31, 2009 | Men's Soccer
With five newcomers joining the Wisconsin men 's soccer team this fall, UWBadgers.com took the time to get to know the new Badgers in time for the start of the 2009 season. Today we meet freshman defender athid=66141&deptid=122"> --> Daniel Kohen , of Los Angeles, Calif.
Why Wisconsin'
Why not' It's a great school with a great athletics program.
What are you expecting out of your first season at UW '
An experience of a lifetime.
What goals do you have for the upcoming season '
To win the Big Ten, make the NCAA tournament and go as far as possible.
How did you spend your summer'
Playing for Maccabi USA in Isreal.
What is the strongest part of your game '
Defending, speed, my heading and my long throw-ins.
What is your favorite thing about Madison '
Everything!
What are your pregame rituals'
Focusing.
How do you spend your free time'
Playing all kinds of sports, chilling and just enjoying life.
Outside of soccer, what is your best talent '
Playing the drums.
Favorite soccer club: Liverpool F.C., FC Barcelona, Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Maccabi Haifa
Favorite food: Pita and hummus
Favorite band/artist: Who else but Matisyahu '!
Favorite movie: 'Don't Mess With The Zohan'
Favorite TV show: 'Entourage '
Favorite pro athlete: Steven Gerrard (of Liverpool F.C.) and Kobe Bryant
Best song to listen to before a game: 'Till I Collapse' by Eminem
Best sports memory: Playing in the Milk Cup finals against Manchester United in Ireland
