Vanguard University

The athlete: Gabriella returns to the Lions as a junior?one of the best players in the country, was a major part of Vanguard's success in 2010?was the top-ranked player in the NAIA as a sophomore, with a 22-1 record in the top spot in VU's lineup?very hard working, and never satisfied?transferred to the Lions as a sophomore from Auburn University-Montgomery, where she had a stellar freshman season?played mostly at the number-two and number-three spot for the NAIA National Champions and Head Coach Scott Kidd?graduated from Obchodni Akademie Hradec Kralove in the Czech Republic, in 2006?right-handed, and has played tennis for 17 years?one of the most talented players to ever don a Vanguard uniform?expect great things from the junior once again this spring.

The person: Gabriela was born on May 9, 1987, in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic?mom is Vladena Bergmanova?pursuing a major in International Business at VU?loves to eat at "The Olive Garden"?favorite film is "One Way"?likes the color blue and the number seven?sports hero is Roman Sebrle?would like to drive a Range Rover?watches movies and plays basketball and beach volleyball in her spare time?thinks that honesty and responsibility are the top character traits one can possess?most respects people who have gone through hard situations in their lives?has learned that life is not fair, but it's good?tennis has taught her to never give up?career goal is to be successful in a business company and enjoy her job.

Her Thoughts: My favorite things about Vanguard are my coach and the location of the school.

Coach Johansson's comment: Gabriella is not only an outstanding player, but also soft spoken and dedicated to improving all aspects of her life. She currently has a 3.92 GPA and will be this year's captain. She possesses great leadership qualities, and is a very up front and honest person. I am very happy that she will be a part of our team for another two seasons.