Josh DiNoto

Hometown: Branford, Conn.

Sport: Men's Soccer

Class: Freshman

Position: Midfielder/Defender

Major: Elementary Education

Josh DiNoto completed his first season as a member of the men's soccer program in the fall of 2011. DiNoto played in nine games during the season and was sidelined for the other nine due to a foot injury. DiNoto was a key component to creating offense for the Blazers as he tallied four assists, including three in a 5-2 victory over non-league foe Lyndon State College.

Why did you choose Elms College?

I chose Elms because it has a good education program and it is close, but not too close, to home.

The Division III Identity encompasses the following six words: Sportsmanship, Responsibility; Comprehensive Learning, Proportion, Passion, Citizenship…which of these words means the most to you and why?

Passion because without passion in everything you do, it is all meaningless.

Who is your favorite athlete(s)?

Kaka, David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Wayne Gretzky

What is your favorite song?

"You and Me" - Lifehouse

Complete the following sentence: If I won $1,000,000 I would...

...travel around the world playing soccer in different cultures.

What is your favorite school subject?

Math/Algebra

If you had a quote to live by, what would it be?

"You miss 100-percent of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky

What is one thing people might not know about you?