Vanguard University

The athlete: Joshua redshirted his freshman season in 2010, and will see collegiate action this spring?arrived at VUSC via Bonanza High School in Las Vegas, Nevada?played for Coach Derek Stafford at BHS?played in the Sunset League?graduated in 2009 with a 3.3 GPA?was named a scholar-athlete at Bonanza?has played baseball for 14 years?will redshirt the 2010 season as he learns the different nuances of the college game. 

The person: Joshua "Josh" Michael was born to parents Michael and Shelli on March 27, 1991?born in Las Vegas, Nevada?has two sisters and one brother, who is a professional baseball player?major is sports science?likes to eat at "Red Lobster"?"Nacho Libre" is favorite movie, and "Man vs. Wild" is his favorite TV show?roots for OSU?sports hero is Brian Wilson?likes the color blue and number 27?Psalm 57 is his favorite Bible passage?likes discovering new music in his spare time?believes honesty is the best characteristic to possess?most respects his dad because he has always taken care of him and his family?baseball has taught him self discipline?goal is to become a strength and conditioning coach for a professional sports team. 

His thoughts: My favorite thing about Vanguard is the closeness of the community.