The
athlete: Eric is back for his senior season, his second campaign with
the Vanguard soccer program?played in all 17 of the VU contests last
season, starting 14 of those games?recorded one goal, which was a
game-winner, as a junior?came to the Lions after spending 2003-2006 at
Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA?played for Head Coach Glenn
Strachen and led the team with seven assists in 2005?tallied a total of
eight goals and 11 assists in two seasons?graduated from Newport Harbor
High School in Newport Beach, CA in 2003?played for Head Coach Ryan
Hernandez?also ran track?has played soccer for 17 years?very clean with
the ball?makes good decisions on offense?proved his value in 2008, and
will look to finish off his collegiate career with a strong showing in
2009.
The person: Eric Michael was born in Fountain
Valley, CA on October 30, 1985 to parents Michael and Nella?has two
brothers and one sister?nicknames are "Nut" and "Nutter"?majoring in
Communications?likes eating at "PF Changs"?watches the Lakers on
TV?favorite movie is "Hangover"?favorite Bible verse is Phil.
4:13?roots for Chelsea?sports hero is Kobe Bryant?hobbies include golf,
basketball, and sleeping?most respects his mother, who is
amazing?learned that life is a journey and a learning process?soccer
has taught him that teamwork and unity are the keys to success?career
goal is to be successful at whatever he does.
His thoughts: What I like most about Vanguard are the small classes and the close community.
Coach Dodge's thoughts: As a player with tons of experience, Eric's leadership in invaluable.
