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How Dani Marks' Past Military Experience Shaped Him into a Leader

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-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.