Vanguard University

The athlete: Ekaterina is back for her senior season, after a great ending to her junior season in 2010?won her final 13 matches last season?transferred to VUSC as a junior from Seaward Community College?adjusted to the pace of play, and then excelled?provides a boost to the Vanguard lineup with her talent and work ethic?tennis bloodlines run in the family as her brother competes on the ATP tour, and recently lost a close match to Rafael Nadal?has played tennis since she was six years old?holds a fantastic GPA of 3.9?continues to improve?will be an impact player for the Pride this spring.

The person: Ekaterina was born on January 30, 1991, in Tbilisi, Georgia...father is Besik Gabashvili...nickname is "Eka"?pursuing a major in International Business at Vanguard?likes to eat at "The Olive Garden" and all Georgian food?loves the movie "Three Feathers"?favorite athlete is Monica Seles?likes the number seven?thinks that integrity is the best character trait to have?most respects her mother, for being an extremely strong person?has learned that everything matters in life?tennis has taught her to fight until the end?career goal is to see the opportunities that God gives her and use them.

Senior Reflection: The community of Vanguard is very special.

Coach Johansson's comment: "Eka" is a really good athlete with great volleyball skills. She has not played tennis for many years, but has picked up the game very fast, and improves daily during practices. Eka is very soft-spoken and sweet.