Vanguard University

The Athlete: Austin joins the Lions for his freshman season in 2011?graduated from Temecula Valley High School in Temecula, California?graduated in 2011 with a 3.7 GPA?PR of 15:26 in the three-mile?also will run track at VUSC?competed in basketball and tennis at TVHS?has been running for three years.

The Person: Austin David was born in Pasadena, California on January 19, 1993?mom is Julie Barr?has two older sisters?pursuing a degree in Kinesiology?likes to eat at "Taco Bell"?favorite color is blue and number is 13?roots for the Lakers and Kobe Bryant?watches "Family Guys" on TV and the movie "Training Day"?Genesis 1:1 is his favorite Bible verse?hobbies include music, hanging with friends?most respects his Father?has learned how to get through tough times?career goal is not to live an average life.

His Thoughts: I chose to come to Vanguard because of the running program.

Coach Bryan's Comments: I am excited to have Austin join the team this year. He is a rapidly developing distance runner and will provide additional depth to a very talented men's squad. As Austin adapts to collegiate training, he will experience significant improvement.