Calm Off The Field, Intense On The Pitch For Omar Holness

Posted Oct 29, 2013
Talking with Omar Holness, you get the feeling of being on a beach in Jamaica. He has a relaxing presence that cools the nerves of anyone around him. Holness developed his demeanor growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, with a brother and two parents. "Everybody knew everybody," Holness said in regards to the tight-knit community that he grew up in. (GoHeels.com)

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