Vanguard University

The athlete: Bryan is back for his junior season, his second year with the Pride?started 20 of the 21 games he played in?arrived at VUSC from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas?played two seasons for Coach Tim McClements at SMU?prepped at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California?graduated in 2009 with a 3.5 GPA?four-year varsity member for Head Coach Martin Stringer at MDHS?was MVP and top defender at Mater Dei?split five seasons for the Irvine Strikers and Pateadores?has played soccer his entire life?strong and makes good reads in the backfield?solid in the air and on the ground?good leader in the backfield and will provide the Lions with stability.

The person: Bryan was born on January 1, 1991, in Orange, California?parents are Elias and Liz?has three siblings?nickname is "BP"?pursuing a Business degree at Vanguard?loves eating at "Momma's Kitchen" favorite color is blue and number is 12?enjoys Fridays and New Years Day?thinks honesty is the top characteristics one can have?most respects his parents?has learned that life is not fair, but not to quit?playing soccer has taught him mental toughness?wants to be successful.

His thoughts: My favorite part of Vanguard are the soccer fans.

Coach Dodge's comments: Brian is a great leader who leads by example. Brian has the respect of his peers and is a person who believes in team first and himself second.