Vanguard University

The athlete: Amy has had two strong seasons at VU?returns as the most veteran player on the roster in 2006?has an overall singles record of 31-12 at VUSC?combined for a 21-4 doubles record in 2005, primarily in the top doubles position?came to VU from Redding, California where she was a Shasta Secondary Home School member?had a 3.8 grade point average from high school?competed in tennis for Foothill High School in Redding?played the #1 singles position all four years?was an All-League player in singles and doubles?right-handed?has played tennis for ten years?will be a first-year team captain for the Lions in 2006?has played a large role in VU's outstanding success the past two seasons?has improved personally each season and is expected to continue that progress?will most likely play in the #2 singles position as a junior?very consistent player?works hard?good conditioning and great endurance on the court helps her play very solid tennis?well-rounded student-athlete?charter member of VU's LIONS within the Champions of Character Program Center?look for Brown to make an even bigger impact in 2006.

The person: Amy Elizabeth Brown was born in Redding, California on April 23, 1985 to her parents Mike and Debi Brown?has one younger sister?studying in the Communications department at VUSC?favorite professional player is Pete Sampras?loves to eat pizza?loves watching the movie "Indiana Jones" and "The Simpsons" on television?favorite color is aqua blue?loves the book "Letters For Algernon"?prefers the number 13?favorite place is home?enjoys taking photographs, wake boarding, and playing scrabble?thinks fear is the biggest problem in the world?likes that her VU tennis team is young and loves to have fun?has learned that life is hard and it will only get harder?playing tennis has taught her about dedication and hard work, and that you can't derive self worth from athletic success?would like to direct foreign films in the future.

Her thoughts: I picked Vanguard because it was a Christian school in southern California with a fantastic tennis team.

Coach Johansson's Comments: Being team captain, Amy will bring stability and a positive influence to the team. She will get the team to focus on the goals that we are working towards. Amy has a lot to offer any team.