Vanguard University

The athlete: Hana returns for her third season in the Blue and Gold?as a sophomore in 2007, received NAIA 2^nd Team All-American honors and was an All-GSAC performer?had an All-American freshman year?was 19-4 as VU's top singles player and 18-7 with three different partners at the No. 1 doubles position in 2006?named the ITA's Top NAIA Rookie Player of the Year?earned All-GSAC and NAIA All-America First-Team Honors?13th-ranked female player in the NAIA?graduated from the Secondary School of Anton Bernolak in 2005?also plays soccer and likes to run?has played tennis for 14 years?right-handed?great athlete with good size and strength?no major weaknesses.

The person: Hana was born in March 13, 1986 in Bratislava, Slovakia to her parents Milan and Veronika Jurcovicova?is the middle of three daughters?is a Business Administration major at VUSC?loves to eat Mongolian BBQ and sushi?sports hero is David Beckham?favorite movie is "10 Things I Hate About You"?enjoys watching "Friends" on TV?loves the color blue and the number 3?roots for the Slovakian National Soccer Team?enjoys running, playing soccer, watching romantic comedies, dancing, and going out with friends?would like to manage her own tennis club?tennis has taught her to be a hard worker?most respects Matthias Johansson because he is a great example for all of us?says servant leadership is the most important characteristic for a person to have.

Her thoughts: What I love most about Vanguard is the weather, the beach and the small community.

Coach Johansson's Comments: Hana is strong and very athletic. She finds ways to win even when she does not play at her best level. She competes hard, a great team player and an outstanding person.