Vanguard University

The athlete: Chelsea returns to VU for her sophomore season, after joining the team in the fall of 2008?played in five matches for the Lions last season, after winning a National Championship as a redshirt on the Vanguard Women's Basketball team the previous year?came to VUSC from Capistrano Valley Christian High School?graduated in 2007?played multiple sports, including volleyball, softball, and basketball in high school?4-year volleyball player and led her team as a captain?two-time second-team All-CIF selection?has played volleyball for ten years?left-handed?late addition to the volleyball team who provided some enthusiasm and spark to the Lions roster?has worked hard the past season to contribute more on the court for Vanguard.

The person: Chelsea was born on May 8, 1989 to her parents Phil and Ceci McCrea?is a Communications major at Vanguard?nicknames are "Chels" and "McCrea"?has two younger brothers?favorite place to eat is "Tommy Bahamas"?likes to eat Mexican food and coffee ice cream?favorite bible verse is Hebrews 11:1?roots for the New England Patriots?sports hero is Tom Brady?loves the number 11 and color yellow?enjoys reading and shopping at Nordstrom's?favorite holidays are Christmas and Valentine's Day?believes that honesty is the most important characteristic for a person to have?respects her mom and dad for the great examples they have set for her?has learned that life is short, so live it up?competing in athletics has taught her to be mentally tough.

Her thoughts: The thing I like most about Vanguard is the Christ-centered environment.

Coach Cothran's Comments: "Chelsea has the ability to unite people and bring people together. Because Chelsea has a heart for everyone, she will help contribute to the cohesiveness of our team."