The
athlete: Landon returns to the Vanguard soccer program for his third
campaign?has been a solid contributor in both seasons he has
played?scored three goals as a sophomore, two of which were
game-winners?has recorded eight points in his two seasons, despite only
eight shots on goal...has provided the Lions with an excellent spark
off the bench?joined the Vanguard scene after a wonderful career at
Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo?played for Head Coach Roger
Castle and was All-League Selection in 2006 and 2007?2007 leading
scorer and varsity scholar athlete?played ten years for the United
Soccer Club, Strikers Soccer Club and Mission Viejo Soccer club?also
ran track?has played soccer for 16 years?very good scholar and brings
that knowledge to the field with him?hard worker?able to score goals
and plays well in clutch situations...another terrific season seems in
store for Landon.
The person: Landon James was born
in Hayward, CA on June 6, 1989 to parents Ramiro and Kristin?twin
brother Trevor also plays for VU, younger brother Derek?majoring in
Biology?.loves eating at "Chipotle"?blue is his favorite color and the
nine is his favorite number?favorite movie is "The Departed" and TV
shows are "Dexter" and "Lost"?sports hero is Landon Donovan?hobbies
include watching movies, playing golf and basketball?most respects his
father, who is his mentor?life has taught him to roll with the
punches?has learned perseverance from the game of soccer?career goal is
to have a medical career.
His thoughts: What I like most about Vanguard are the people.
Coach Dodge's thoughts: Landon has a flair for the dramatic by scoring big goals. He is very diligent on and off the field.
