Vanguard University

The athlete:  Matt had a very successful freshman season in 2001…led Vanguard with 15 goals and 35 total points…was named to the All-GSAC, All-Region II, and the NAIA All-America Honorable Mention teams last year…attended Cypress College in 2000, but did not compete…garnered All-League and All-CIF honors while playing for Valley Christian High School…the 2000 VCHS grad scored 66 goals in his senior season and 134 in his high school career…also earned League MVP honors in 2000 and played in the All-American High School game…possesses good vision on the field…has great goal scoring capabilities…team captain…has the respect of his teammates spiritually and athletically…key factor to the Lions’ success.

The person:  Matthew was born in Long Beach, California on June 13, 1982…parents are Bruce and Wanda Hess…youngest of three children…likes to eat pizza…would like to meet his sports hero, Michael Jordan…favorite movie is “Tommy Boy”…cheers for the Chicago Bears…likes to water ski and wake board…favorite color is blue…believes hunger is the biggest problem in the world…life has taught him to work hard…playing soccer has taught him to be a team player…wants to become a professional soccer player.

His thoughts:  I came to Vanguard to play great soccer and get a good education.  I really like my professors and the other students at VU.