DEMARCUS HAWKINS HIS GIVEN NAME IS DEMARCUS, BUT MOST CALL HIM Marcus. Except for his coach, Zenzo Ndlovu, who calls him ‘Neymar.’ And everyone calls Zenzo Ndlovu ‘Coach Z.’ Are you straight on the names now? Asked why he calls Marcus ‘Neymar,’ Coach Z says, “Marcus is a big fan of Neymar and Barcelona! He lives and breathes the two. He has already set his goals to go to Spain to play for their Academy when he turns 17!” Who’s to say he won’t be there? “Marcus trains all the time by himself or with his buddies. On the days we don’t have games or practice he is always out there at the fields kicking around or taking shots. His manners are out of this world; he makes me feel like I’m the best thing that ever happened to his life,” Coach Z says proudly. He adds, “I play Marcus as a lone strike or attacking midfielder and/or goalie. He is equally talented. He has great shots and speed. He is also a natural goalie. Very talented kid.” DeMarcus/Marcus/Neymar is also a natural leader. His coach says he has the ability to uplift the team. “He doesn’t use it all the time but his continued maturity will help him reach that leadership role. Marcus is always eager to learn. I love that about him. I am also his personal skills trainer. Last year I took him to an ODP training and he hasn’t looked back in his approach to the game.”