Vanguard University

The athlete: Jordan arrives at Vanguard courtesy of Cal State San Bernardino, where she played two seasons for Coach Travis Clarke?was named the Freshman of the Year and a scholar-athlete?prepped at Alta Loma High School in Alta Loma, California?graduated in 2009 with a 3.6 GPA?was named team MVP for three years, and won the coaches award?was first-team all-baseline league for two seasons?has played soccer for 15 years?eight of those seasons were played with Arsenal FC?skillful midfielder who reads the game well?excellent passer?great addition to the program in 2011.

The person: Jordan Marie was born on July 19, 1991 to parents John and Tanja in Upland, California?has 2 sisters? will major in Psychology at VU?likes to eat out anywhere healthy with her boyfriend?watches "The Office" on TV?favorite color is blue and number is 5?likes the Bible passage 2 Corinthians 4?loves Sundays and the 4^th of July?other hobbies include cooking, reading, laughing, and exercising?thinks love is the most important characteristic a person could have?most respects her family?life has taught her that if you aren't serving God, you aren't doing much?soccer has taught her that sports aren't everything, but they make life fun?her career goal is to get her Masters and become a Marriage and Family Therapist.

Her thoughts: I chose Vanguard because the Lord was calling me here.

Coach Dodge's comments: Jordan has stepped into the program and has been able to become an impact player right off the bat. Her calm demeanor helps everybody stay calm. She is also a spiritual leader.