Vanguard University

The athlete: Anna joins the Blue and Gold from Gothenburg, Sweden as a freshman?graduated from Katrinelundsgymnasiet in Gothenburg, Sweden where she played for Head Coach Theodor Strom?injuries slowed down a promising career in Sweden?right-handed?has played for 10 years.

The person: Anna Helena Valingsten was born in Gothenburg, Germany on May 20, 1988 to parents Po and Christina?has one older sister?major is still undecided?loves to eat at home?favorite colors are pink and black?likes the number 12?favorite movie is "The Notebook" and TV show is "Desperate Housewives"?sports hero is Zlatan?enjoys hanging out with friends and shopping?says honesty is the most important characteristic for a person to have?most respects her parents?learned in life to always follow your heart?tennis has taught her to be disciplines and organized.

Her thoughts: I came to Vanguard because I heard it was a good school and located well.

Coach Johansson's comment: Anna is a very well-rounded athlete that will impact the team from the time she steps on the court for the first team. It may not be fair to her, but I know she will have a great first year at Vanguard and I expect her to challenge for the top spots in the lineup.