Vanguard University

The athlete: Kristen returns for her third year with the Lions?has a career singles record of 12-2, primarily at number six, and an undefeated doubles record of 7-0 in two seasons at VUSC?came to Vanguard from Calvary Chapel-Costa Mesa?graduated with a 4.5 GPA in 2003?played basketball and tennis at CCHS?received Athlete of the Month while at CCHS?played tennis for Coach Tim Lynne?right-handed?has played tennis for six years?has provided depth and reliability to the team as VU's number seven player the past two seasons?has improved each year and did a great job when the opportunity arose?has had some injuries, but with good health she should provide some necessary depth again as a junior?very consistent?team player?outgoing personality and good student-athlete who always gives her best.

The person: Kristen was born in Santa Ana, California on July 3, 1985?parents are John and Beverly Eichenmuller?has two brothers and one sister?is studying English at Vanguard?sports hero is Kobe Bryant?likes to eat fettuccini alfredo?favorite movie is "Dumb And Dumber"?likes to watch "The OC" on television?prefers the color pink and the number seven?cheers for the Los Angeles Lakers?favorite place is New York City?hobbies include painting, writing, going to the beach, and listening to music?feels hatred is the biggest problem in the world?likes the fun that her team has together?has learned that life is too short, and to "go big, or go home"?competing in tennis has taught her to be patient and work hard?wants to be a famous writer and artist.

Her thoughts: I chose Vanguard because it was so close to my home and has friendly professors and a great tennis team

Coach Johansson's Comments: Kristen is our spiritual leader and a very important part of our team. I really like her values in life and she is a good mentor for everyone.