Vanguard University

The athlete: Sandro is back for his third and final collegiate campaign?arrived in Costa Mesa from Ustes, Switzerland as a freshman in 2009?has been a steady player for the Lions, and will improve even more this season?is a fast and consistent baseliner with great returns?has played tennis for 15 years?is in the best shape he has been in as a member of VU tennis?should blossom in his final season?expect great things from Bucher, who is a team captain in 2011.

The person: Sandro was born in Zurich, Switzerland to parents Hans and Flavia on August 17, 1984?nickname is "Sandy"?Business major at VUSC?likes eating Italian food at the restaurant "Tony's"?favorite movie is "La Vita e Bella" and TV show is "Lost"?likes the color yellow and the number 7?sports hero is Rafael Nadal?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 without them he wouldn't be the person he is today?learned that life that you have to try hard to achieve your goals?tennis has taught him to never give up?career goal is to become a successful businessman.

His thoughts: I selected Vanguard because of the ambiance and the location

Coach Johansson's comment: Sandro has come a long way the last two seasons. As a team captain this season, he will lead by example, and I have no doubt that he will do an excellent job. He is a great guy who I respect a lot!