Vanguard University

The athlete: Betyel returns for her second season as a Lion?primarily played in the #2 slot last year?named to the 2007 NAIA All-American second team as a freshman?graduated from Samgymnasiet in Stockholm, Sweden in 2004?tennis coach was Bosse Eriusson?has played tennis for 15 years?good tennis skills?right-handed?solid all-around player?good doubles player as well?brings in quality experience.

The person: Betyel was born on October 29, 1985 in Stockholm, Sweden?parents are Berhane and Yordannos?has two younger sisters who both play tennis?nickname is "Betty"?majoring in Business at VUSC?sports hero is Zlatan?likes the color blue?favorite number is eight?loves the movie "The Notebook"?watches "Friends" on television?enjoys listening to music?favorite actor is Denzel Washington?most respects her parents?learned in life to respect others, as you want to be respected?tennis has taught her to respect your opponent?career goal is to graduate from Vanguard

Her thoughts: Betyel came to Vanguard because of the location and the opportunity to play on the women's tennis team.

Coach Johansson's Comments: Betty is easy-going but with a very strong mind. She impressed me many times last year with her attitude of finding ways to win difficult matches. I can't wait to see her in action this season.