Vanguard University

The Athlete: Stephen joins the Men's Water Polo program for his sophomore season, his senior campaign academically?played one season for West Valley Junior College in Saratoga, California?coached by Bruce Watson?prepped at Marist High School, and was named first-team All-Conference?also played baseball, basketball, and swam in high school?has played water polo for nine years...hard worker?good motivator.

The Person: Stephen was born on December 5, 1986, in Portland, Oregon?parents are John and Jean?has two sisters?majoring in Business Marketing?likes to eat at "Burrito Boy"...watches "True Blood" on TV and the movie "Star Wars"?favorite number is 5?roots for the Portland Trailblazers?thinks loyalty is important?most respects his dad?has learned to never quit?career goal is to be a business owner.

His Thoughts: I came to Vanguard for the opportunity.

Coach Carrera's Comments: Stephen is a strong role player with great awareness.