Vanguard University

The athlete:  Stacia enters her first collegiate season of competition…played for Coach Crooks at Edison High School prior to enrolling at VU…two-time All-Sunset League selection, first and second team…two-time team MVP at EHS…helped EHS attain two Sunset League Titles and one CIF Championship…played club ball for the Wolfpack Soccer Club…has played for 13 years…right-footed…smart player…smooth and calm with a game that shows few errors…will lead the Vanguard defense early in her career…will gain experience with every collegiate game…has great future with the Lions…look out for Hoover in 2003.

The person:  Born Stacia Noel on October 28, 1984 in Orange, California to her parents Gary and Jeanne Hoover…has one older brother…teammates call her “Stash”…will study Marketing and Theater at Vanguard…favorite athlete is Pete Sampras…loves to eat ice cream…likes to watch “The Simpsons” on TV…favorite movie is “Edward Scissors Hands”…roots for the LA Lakers…loves the color pink…hobbies are eating, surfing, playing soccer, and hanging out…would like to meet Will Ferrel…feels that poverty and hunger are the biggest problems in the world…has learned from life that money isn’t everything, but food is…playing soccer has taught her about dedication…would like to become the head of marketing for Nike, or the next Julia Roberts.

Her thoughts:  I came to Vanguard because it is close to my home and has a cool women’s soccer coach.  I like the size of the school and the people.