Vanguard University

The athlete: Chris returns for his second year as a Lion after undoubtedly making the biggest impact of anyone in 2006 as a freshman…led the team in goals (8), assists (7), points (23), shots (49) and shots on goal (25)…graduated from John Burroughs High School in 2005…played for Coach Michael Kodoma in the Foothill League…JBHS Team MVP…voted Most Valuable Offensive Player…named Freshman of the Year…second-team All-League award as a junior and senior…leading goal scorer for JBHS…played club soccer for the WV Samba organization…has played soccer for 15 years…skilled striker…brings solid soccer experience for a young player…proven scorer who may be fighting for a starting position,

The person: Christopher B. Leiva was born on August 6, 1987 in Burbank, California…mother is Connie Leiva…nickname is "Cid"…majoring in Business…likes to eat Mexican food at “Casitas Tacos”…likes the movie "About a Boy"…watches "Entourage" on television…prefers the color blue and will wear the number 24…enjoys spending time at Lake Tahoe…roots for Barcelona…would like to meet his favorite players Zidone or Pele…would like to become an investment banker…loves the unity on his VU team…competing in soccer has taught him about teamwork and love.

His thoughts: I came to Vanguard because it was a good opportunity. I like the low population of students at Vanguard.

Coach Dodge’s comments: Chris saw plenty of playing time as a freshman as he led the team in goals last season.