The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with them. This week we take a look at Rohan Francis and Alvaro Urena, members of the men's soccer team.
Name: Rohan Francis
Sport: Men’s soccer
Position: Forward
Hometown: London, England
Year: Sophomore
Major: Mathematics
Why did you choose Coker? I transferred from Florida Atlantic University. We played a game at the University of South Carolina, which got me interested in the area. When Coach Williams saw me play in England and showed interest, I decided that it was the best move for me. Mainly, because of the climate, level of soccer and academic program.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? So far it has to be the privilege of being able to play with my teammates
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? The sense of humor of Dr. Siegfried
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? I’m terrible at it, but it would basketball
Favorite class: Criminology
Favorite professor: Dr. Siegfried
Plans after graduation: Play professionally
Favorite movie: The Rush Hour film series
Favorite type of music: Hip Hop/Rap
Favorite food: Steak (medium) with fries, bbq sauce and mac n cheese
Favorite sports team: Arsenal
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite TV show: Game of Thrones
Most prized possession: PS4
What is something people may not know about you? I have never had peanut butter.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Ro, first on the field it was easier to call me Ro than Rohan, then everyone started calling me it off the field too.
One word that describes you: Laidback
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Name: Alvaro Urena.
Sport: Men’s soccer.
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: San Jose, Costa Rica
Year: Freshman
Major: Business with a concentration in sports management.
Why did you choose Coker? Coker has a great soccer program, but more importantly it gave me the chance to receive a great education outside of my country.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? I’m just a Freshman, so my first game would be the best athletic memory.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? My first days in college.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? I like to play tennis, but I also like to run. So, tennis or track would be my two options.
Favorite class: Art History and Sports in Society, up to this point.
Favorite professor: I have just met five or six; it would not be fair if I chose one.
Plans after graduation: Keep playing soccer and open a business on my own, sports related of course.
Favorite movie: Million Dollar Baby.
Favorite type of music: Indie and Alternative Rock.
Favorite food: Any kind of pizza.
Favorite sports team: Barcelona and AC Milan.
Favorite color: Green.
Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds, Breaking Bad and Adventure Time.
Most prized possession: Right now, a picture of my mom and sisters.
What is something people may not know about you? How to pronounce my name.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Well, the different pronunciations of my name.
One word that describes you: Weird