Vanguard University

The athlete: Natalie kicks off her freshman year at Vanguard after a successful high school career at Aliso Niguel High School?played for Coach Todd Naylor?received Coaches' Award, Most Improved, and Team MVP during her ANHS career?also ran track at the high school level?graduated from ANHS in 2005?has played tennis for seven years?right-handed?should play somewhere between #4 and #6 in her collegiate debut season for the Lions?brings in good experience and some impressive junior wins?solid all around player?looking for a strong first season with the Lions?should have a pretty big impact as a freshman and a strong career in front of her.

The person: Natalie R. Kelley was born on January 16, 1986 in Orange, California?parents are Kevin Kelley and Mary Rolaff?is the oldest of five children?plans to study Psychology at Vanguard?likes to eat Indian food?sports hero is Chrissy Everet?loves the movie "10 Things I Hate About You"?enjoys watching the soap opera "General Hospital" on television?prefers the color blue and the number two?is a USC Football fanatic?enjoys creating art work and working out?would like to meet Opra Winfrey?really likes the players in the VU tennis program?has learned that life brings something new every day?competing in sports has taught her about patience, hard work, and dedication?wants to become a Teacher or Counselor for abused children.

Her thoughts: I feel that God wanted me to come to Vanguard. I love the people at VU and being a student here.

Coach Johansson's Comments: Natalie is in great shape but will get even better as she gains physical strength. Hopefully she will make a big difference in helping us become one of the top teams in the nation.