Vanguard University

The athlete: Nikola is freshman from Rancho Bueno Vista High School in Vista, California?played for Coach Whiddon and Saldana at RBVHS?was named MVP both his junior and senior season?led his squad to the Avocado League Championship three season in a row?played six years of club soccer for San Diego Surf?has played the game of soccer for 14 years?left-footed?very skilled?knack for scoring goals?could see time as a true frosh in 2010.

The person: Nikola was born in Granada Hills, California, on March 13, 1992?parents are Dusko and Verna?has two younger sisters who both play soccer?majoring in Chemistry at VUSC?likes to eat at "Great Khani"?enjoys watching "FSW Report" on TV?favorite movie is "Superbad"?roots for Arsenal and Zidane?likes playing ping-pong and tennis, and going to the movies?most respects his dad for shaping him into the man he is today?thinks honesty is important?has learned to live life to the fullest with no regrets?soccer has taught him to talk things out?wants to play professionally in soccer or become a bio chemist.

His thoughts: I chose to come to Vanguard for the soccer program and education.

Coach Dodge's comments: Nick comes from the Surf Academy, where he played at a high level