Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  Returning letterman....Played in six matches as a freshman....One shot and it was on target (at Mount Olive on 10-2-19)....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2019 (fall), 2020 (spring).

PERSONAL:

• Born Daniel Andres Occupati  in Baton Rouge, LA
• A graduate of Catholic High School
• Nickname is Dani 

PERSONAL FAVORITIES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Pro soccer player 
• Favorite Superhero: The raccoon from Guardians of the Galaxy
• Favorite Athlete: Derek Rose
• Favorite Sports Team: Bayern Munich
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Peaky Blinders
• Favorite Food:  Pasta 
• Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach
• Twitter Handle: @DanielOccupati
• Instagram Account:  @dani_o2  
• Your Motivation Music:  Anything but country
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  The people
• Favorite Off-Field Activity:  Sleeping
• Goals for Upcoming Season: Win the conference and get to nationals
• Why you first chose your sport: Soccer always made me happy; Every time I played it, I felt better and more liberated
• The biggest mental challenge to you improving faster: Confidence 
• Interesting Notes:  I write with my right hand, and kick with my left foot
• Brush With Greatness:  One time I saw Antoine Griezmann at an airport; I gathered all of my energy and said "hi" to him; He didn't even notice me; It was honestly the best moment of my life