Before St. John's: Played four years of lacrosse at Smithtown East High School ... was a two-year captain ... named all-county two consecutive years (2006,2007) ... Smithtown lacrosse went 12-4 and 11-5 his last two seasons on the team ... tallied 32 goals and 16 assists for his high school career ... also played three years as a wide receiver and cornerback for Smithtown Varsity football.
Off The Field: Born Dec. 18, 1988 ... son of Chris and Jean Kalata ... has four siblings, Max (21), John (20), Annie (18) and Liy (16) ... his brother John plays lacrosse for Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y. ... chose St. John's for its close-knit campus community ... plans to major in finance to become a corporate financial agent.
Kalata Up Close
Nicknames: "Dish."
Most Influenced By: Brett Favre, his father and brother.
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy.
Favorite Book: Lord of the Flies by William Golding.
Favorite Movie: Boondock Saints.
Favorite Song: "All Along The Watchtower."
Favorite Pro Team: Green Bay Packers.
