Vanguard University

The Athlete: Kevin is another key addition to the Lions Water Polo program?comes to Vanguard from Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California?played for Coach Pat Higginson at Saddleback for two seasons?was a team captain, MVP of his squad, and named to the All-Conference team?was also the second-highest scorer on the team?graduated from Capistrano Valley High School in 2008?was a team captain, and earned all-conference honors for three seasons?also garnered third-team All-CIF honors?was part of the swim team as well?has played water polo for 11 years?will be an important part of the Lions' success this season?strong and physical?vocal leader on the team?great game sense.

The Person: Kevin Dean was born to parents Michael and Debra on October 16, 1990?born in Newport Beach, California?has an older sister?pursuing a degree in Psychology at VUSC?likes to eat at "Greek Town"?watches "Deadliest Catch" on TV and the movie "Cars"?roots for the University of Michigan?likes long walks on the beach and ghost riding objects?favorite color is green and number is four?has learned in life to get a helmet...favorite quote is "No pain, no gain"?most respects Mollie Huntsinger, who is his hero?wants to be a Child Psychologist.

His Thoughts: I chose Vanguard because of the location.

Coach Carrera's Comments: Kevin brings a positive attitude and strong work ethic to our new program. He was my first recruit because of that.