Vanguard University

The athlete: Chelsea returns to Vanguard after performing quite well as a freshman in 2008…ran well in the GSAC Championships, as she posted a PR with a time of 18:44 (finishing 20th out of 91)…also performed nicely in the San Diego State Invitational, finishing eighth out of 82 runners…won the team’s Most Inspirational Athlete Award as a freshman…came to VU after an MVP season at Calvary Chapel High School in Santa Ana, California for Head Coach Derek DeCicco…high school record-holder in the mile and two-mile runs…has ran track for five years…also played three years of basketball and a year of varsity soccer…ran an 18:33 in the 3-mile during the CIF Finals…loaded with talent…will be a top contributor for the Lions throughout her career…another runner who performed well in track and field…just scratching the surface of her potential…expect a great season from Van Cott.

The person: Chelsea Elaine Van Cott was born on January 12, 1990 to parents Randy and Michelle…has one older sister…is a Business major…favorite bible verse is John 3:16…loves eating at "The Cheesecake Factory"…favorite color is brown and number is 15…favorite movie is "Little Mermaid" and TV show is "House"…hobbies include reading swimming, going to the beach, and painting…most admires her parents and high school coach…running has taught her to always give 100%, and in the long run it will help you…would one day like to run her own business or be in the CIA…learned in life that having a good attitude makes all the difference.

Her thoughts: I selected Vanguard because I felt at home here.

Coach Bryan’s comments: "Chelsea brings great Charisma and vitality to our team. She is passionate about the sport of distance running, and desires to take her talents to the next level this year. She is also very caring and loyal to her teammates."