Vanguard University

The athlete: Cayla begins her career with the Lions after graduating from Golden Valley High School in Newhall, California…played for Head Coach Scott Matters…2006-07 All-Foothill League First-Team, 2007-08 All-Foothill Second-Team…2006-07 All-Santa Clarita Valley Soccer Honorable Mention…was Team Captain for three straight years…played eight years of club for SCU and Granada United…has played soccer for ten years…good work ethic and great attitude.

The person: Cayla was born to parents Dave and Janice in Santa Clarita on April 5, 1990…has three younger siblings…major is undecided…likes to eat at “China Palace”…favorite movie is “Freedom Writers” and TV show is “Smallville”…favorite Scripture is Isaiah 40:31…roots for Manchester United…favorite color is blue and number is two…sports hero is Michelle Akers…enjoys photography…says trustworthiness is the most important characteristic for a person to have…soccer has taught her how to have a healthier view of herself…has learned in life that you have to rely on yourself…most respects people who live in other countries.

Her thoughts: I selected Vanguard because I love everything about it.

Coach Dodge’s comments:  Cayla is an energetic player and a great teammate.