St. John's University Athletics
2010 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Dan Kalata
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 170
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- Midfield
- Hometown:
- Nesconset, N.Y.
- High School:
- Smithtown East
As A Junior (2010): Played in all 14 games as in the defensive midfield ... collected five ground balls and two caused turnovers on the season ... set a new career high with two assists to go with one ground ball against Rutgers (April 3).
As A Sophomore (2009): Played in six games ... collected one ground ball vs. Quinnipiac (Feb. 21).
As A Freshman (2008): Played in two contests ... earned minutes against Siena (March 25) and at Hobart (April 19).
Before St. John's: Played four years of lacrosse at Smithtown East High School ... was a two-year captain ... named all-county two consecutive years (2006, 2007) ... Smithtown lacrosse went 12-4 and 11-5 in his last two seasons on the team ... tallied 32 goals and 16 assists in his senior year ... also played three years as a wide receiver and cornerback for Smithtown Varsity football.
Off The Field: Daniel Richard Kalata ... son of Chris and Jean Kalata ... has four siblings, Chris (25), Jake (23), who played lacrosse for Siena, Annie (21), who plays lacrosse at Long Island University in Brooklyn, and Lily (19) who plays lacrosse at Rutgers ... a finance major who plans to open his own restaurant ... the most thrilling moment in Kalata's athletic career was helping defeat Smithtown West after the district split into two schools ... tapes his sticks before a game ... most influenced by his brother Jake... does community service at Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in his spare time ... his favorite place near campus is Vincenzo's Pizzeria ... named a BIG EAST Academic All-Star in 2010.
Kalata Up Close
Nicknames: "Dishers."
Favorite Book: "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding.
Favorite Movie: "Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid."
Favorite Song: "Blowing In the Wind" by Bob Dylan.
Favorite TV Show: "King of Queens."
Favorite Pro Athlete: Brett Favre