Vanguard University

The athlete: Sandro is back for his second collegiate campaign?arrived in Costa Mesa from Ustes, Switzerland as a freshman in 2009?a fast and consistent baseliner with great returns?just needs to find a high "low-level" when things aren't feeling great?has played tennis for 15 years?good right-handed option for the Lions?should build on his freshman season and have a solid year in 2010.

The person: Sandro was born in Zurich, Switzerland to parents Hans and Flavia on August 17, 1984?nickname is "Loco"?business major at VUSC?likes eating Italian food?favorite movie is "American Gangster" and TV show is "Gossip Girl"?likes the color yellow and the number ten?roots for Inter Milano?sports hero is Andre Agassi?likes playing ice hockey in his spare time?says honesty is the most important characteristic for a person to have?most respects his parents because they taught me how to go through life?learned that life is not a biscuit?tennis has taught him to never give up?career goals are to win nationals and graduate from Vanguard.

His thoughts: I selected Vanguard because it's a good school, nice place and has a good athletic team.

Coach Johansson's comment: Sandro is the player who improved the most this fall in practice. He is a great all-around player and when he is "on" he really can beat anyone. If he will play with the same consistency as he did during fall practice, he will have an outstanding season. Sandro is a great guy that I look forward to coaching this year!