Bio

A defensive-oriented midfielder who will also provide a spark in the transition game … Great athlete (two-time all-conference goalkeeper in men’s soccer) who will be a team leader as well … 2011: Continued his role as a defensive middie in 12 games, tallying seven groundballs, three caused turnovers, and an assist on the year … Assist came during six-overtime thriller against Ohio Wesleyan (April 9) … 2010: Part of the defensive midfield rotation (15 games played), tallying 17 groundballs and a caused turnover along the way … Added four points offensively, three of them coming against Milwaukee School of Engineering (March 1) on a goal and two assists … 2009: Played in 12 games as a short-stick defensive midfielder, earning a starting nod at Oberlin (April 16) … Scooped up nine groundballs, including a pair in two games … Prior to Wooster: Voted the section Player of the Year as a senior soccer player at Sewickley Academy … Was a four-year varsity letterwinner with the Panthers’ soccer and lacrosse teams … Personal: Born May 21, 1989 … Son of Robert and Theresa Takacs … Majoring in chemistry.