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John Lento played both golf and hockey at Becker College and is now an Assistant Golf Professional and on the South Florida PGA Tour.  He talks about growing up in Paramus, New Jersey, his first love of hockey, playing on a club team where he traveled a lot, and getting into golf a bit later.  John describes his two years at Paramus High School where he had a great hockey and golf career, his decision to transfer to the prep school Cushing Academy in Massachusetts, what it was like going to boarding school, the competitive hockey, and working to make the Varsity A Team.  John discusses his parents' move to a house in Florida on a golf course and his summers spent on the course.  He then details the recruiting process, why he chose Becker College, balancing both hockey and golf, and his decision to leave college early to focus on becoming a professional golfer.  John details his job as Assistant Golf Professional at The Club at The Renaissance, the hard work he puts in to help his golf career, and playing on the South Florida PGA tour.