Vanguard University

The Athlete: Sam comes to Vanguard from Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California?played two seasons for Coach Scott Taylor?led his team to the State Championship?prepped at Saddleback High School?graduated in 2005 with a 3.5 GPA?was the team MVP and named to first-team All-CIF...holds the school record for most assists?also swam in high school?has played water polo for seven years?physically strong?crafty player with great awareness?nice addition to the program.

The Person: Sam was born on September 17, 1989 in Santa Ana, California?parents are Victoriano and Alicia?majoring in psychology at VUSC?likes to eat at "Del Taco"?watches "That 70's Show"?favorite movie is "Animal House"?roots for the Yankees?likes to sleep, eat, and play video games?most respects his brother?has learned to not take life too seriously?learned how to swim and rock a speedo playing water polo?career goal is to graduate and have a family.

His Thoughts: I came to Vanguard to play Water Polo and because it's close to home.

Coach Carrera's Comments: Sam brings experience and great fundamental skills to the program. He played JC polo for a very strong program and is a hard worker.