Vanguard University

The athlete: Kelsey begins her second season as Lion after appearing in all 34 games as a freshman, starting in six contests?averaged 3.8 points per game and only eight of 12 of her 44 made field goals were not three-pointers?came to VUSC after graduating from Concordia Academy in Roseville, Minnesota in 2007?was a four-time All-Conference selection for Head Coach Roger Hansegard in the Tri-Metro Conference?was an Academic All-Conference and St. Paul Athena Award Winner?scored over 1000 points while averaging 14 points per game and 43% from three-point range?also All-State 100m sprinter and 4x100 Relay runner?played two years of clubs for Minnesota Stars?also played volleyball, cross country and track?has played basketball for 12 years and will be a Team Captain in 2008-09?very athletic player who can really shoot?will play the two or three and is one of the fastest players on the team?expect Carlson to increase her role as a sophomore.

The person: Kelsey was born on October 20, 1988 in Houston, Texas to parents Rick and Pat?older brother Kyle goes to Azusa Pacific?majoring in Sociology?loves eating peanut butter and eating at "Pinkberry"?favorite movie is "Aladdin"?watches "Project Runway" on TV?roots for USC football?sports hero is Michael Phelps?loves the color teal and the number two?favorite Bible verse is Nehemiah 8:10?favorite actor is Owen Wilson?lists hobbies as sewing and baking?most respects her dad because of his wisdom and gentleness?feels that integrity is the most important personal characteristic to have?learned in life that there are peaks and valleys but God is always going before me in everything I do?basketball has taught her discipline and communication skills?would like to be involved in social work.

Her thoughts: What I like most about Vanguard is the community.

Coach Davis' Comments: Kelsey is one of the best all-around young ladies to play for Vanguard. She is a great example of a Christian student-athlete.