The third in our series of senior profiles is from men’s soccer. These profiles were never published in a program, as the Mules’ Senior Day was snowed out, and the site for the rescheduled game was moved to Ursinus.

Conor Choi

How rewarding is it to be playing a much bigger role as a senior? It’s always a comfort to know that I’m finally having an impact on the success of the team. I’m playing a new position, and it’s been very exciting being able to get more involved in the offense while still being able to help the defense out as well.

How did you choose theatre as your major? I got into theatre in high school. I took a drama history class, and my parents and the teacher encouraged me to audition for “West Side Story,” the winter musical at Hun that year. I got the part of Baby John and had a great experience, so I decided I would go out again the next winter, the only season when I wasn’t playing baseball, soccer or lacrosse. The next year, Hun did “Godspell,” which had a much smaller cast, so being selected to be one of the leads made me start thinking about trying to take theatre a little more seriously. I started taking more acting classes, and decided to stop playing lacrosse for the last two years at Hun so I could do the shows in the spring. Since I hadn’t had much of an issue with juggling both soccer and theatre in high school, choosing theatre as a major wasn’t a very difficult decision at all.

Do you feel that your dance and movement classes have helped you on the field? I do think that taking dance and movement courses for the past few semesters have had a great impact on my physical health, flexibility and strength. I highly recommend that all of the athletes at least give a dance class a shot because of how closely the two are related.

What are your future plans? My future plans are to attempt to break into the acting and/or music worlds and industries in whatever way possible.

What’s it been like being able to play four more years with your high school teammate, Steve Giannacio? Steve has always been one of the best and most intelligent players on the field, so getting to play with him for another four years has really been a great experience. On and off the field, I can always count on Steve to have my back. He’s been an exemplary teammate, and an even better friend, especially as we’ve gotten the opportunity to hang out and play for another four years.

Steve Giannacio

How would you describe yourself as a player? Someone who is constantly thinking a few plays ahead. I try to stress the importance of possession with my teammates.

You are such a loyal New Jersey native that you even took a writing seminar called “Springsteen’s America” at ’Berg. So what’s your favorite Boss tune? “Glory Days,” without question. I even made sure it was on the warmup CD for game days.

How did you decide to double major in accounting and business administration? After taking financial accounting, I became interested in learning more about the major. Once I began taking more courses within the major, I realized that many overlapped with the requirements for a business major. I chose business management to help expand my knowledge of the business world.

What are your future plans? I received, and accepted, an offer to work at Deloitte & Touche over the summer. I will be working out of the Princeton office.

What’s it been like being able to play four more years with your high school teammate, Conor Choi? Conor Choi is one of the most well-liked guys on the team. We have become much closer over the past four years. This year, he earned himself a key role on the team, and I could not be happier for him. It is well deserved.

Tim Leischner

What was it like getting to play a season in college with your brother? Well, our parents certainly enjoyed it, and playing a season with my big bro was a lot of fun. He showed me the ropes around Muhlenberg, and it definitely brought us much closer.

How was the experience studying abroad in Florence? It was amazing, literally a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I ate the best food in the world and traveled to parts of Europe that I may never get to see again. It was one of the best times of my life.

What off-the-field accomplishment are you most proud of? This is a very tough question to answer, but every year the soccer team hosts a soccer clinic for children with autism. Participating in events such as that and seeing the joy on some of the kids’ faces is truly a heart-warming feeling that I am very proud of.

What drew you to accounting and finance as your majors? I was always intrigued with accounting, mainly because my father is a CPA, and it is basically the foundation of all business. My interests also extend to the stock market and investing, so I double majored in finance.

What are your future plans? After graduation, I will most likely working at a small CPA firm in New York City.

What kind of teammate is Josh Luginbuhl? Exceptional. On the field, Lugi is an exceptional role model, which is why the players and coaching staff voted him as one of the team captains. Thanks to his outstanding work ethic, he may surprise opponents with his famous lefty shot. Off the field, he is an exceptional friend and someone who I can trust with anything. He is, without a doubt, one of my best friends.

Josh Luginbuhl

What has being a captain meant to you? I’m honored to be one, but it honestly doesn’t feel that much different. I’m not a very vocal leader, so I try to work hard and lead by example.

What’s the most memorable moment from your Mule career? My most memorable moment so far has to be scoring the game-winning goal against Stevens Tech in double overtime in the NCAA Tournament and then hosting the “Sweet 16” last year. It was a truly awesome experience.

What made you choose biology as your major? I’ve always been a science guy and wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. So studying biology just always seemed like the perfect fit.

What was it like interning at St. Luke’s Hospital? It was really exciting. I was able to see things that I wouldn’t have been able to otherwise. You can only learn so much from books; being in the operating room is 100 times better.

What are your future plans? My future plans are to continue my education to pursue a career in medicine.

What’s Tim Leischner like off the field? If you think Tim Leischner is an animal on the field, you should see him off of it. His flow is second to none, and he takes great pride in that. I can only hope that one day my hair will be as cool as Tim’s. But seriously, Tim is an all-around great guy and one of my closest friends.