Vanguard University

The athlete: Anna returns for her second season at Vanguard after turning in a solid second half of her freshman campaign that helped Vanguard to last year's national tournament?joined 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 11 years?expected to make steady improvements and become another impact player as a sophomore.

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 disciplined and organized.

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

Coach Johansson's comment: If Anna can get her consistency match after match, she will challenge anyone on this year's team - that's how good she really is.