Vanguard University

The athlete: Jennifer is back for her second year at Vanguard but first season of competition?redshirted in 2004?acquired valuable information about the VU program as well as the opponents?graduated from Tri-City Christian High School in 2004?played volleyball for Coach Gail Malone?four-time MVP in high school?All-CIF, All-State, and Athlete of the Year?set a high school career high of 35 kills in one match?also competed for the Epic Volleyball club team?has played volleyball for eight years?strong outside hitter?one of the top volleyball preps coming out of the San Diego area?moves well?brings consistency in passing and defense as well as a strong hitter?is recovering from multiple knee surgeries?good health should ensure Michaelson is a big contributor in her first complete season.

The person: Jennifer Lee Michaelson was born in Northridge, California on September 26, 1986 to her parents Steve and Kristi?has an older sister and younger brother?people call her "Jen" for short?is undecided on what she will major in at this time?sports hero is Michael Jordan?loves to eat strawberries?enjoys watching TV show "Will and Grace"?favorite color is pink and number is three?sports heroes are Misty May and Keri Walsh?favorite movie is "The Notebook"?loves music and spending time at the beach?would like to meet Jesus?believes the biggest problem in the world is selfishness?has learned from life to not let the little things get to her, but focus on the big picture?loves the diversity on her VU team and that everyone is open and kind-hearted?competing in volleyball has taught her that you have to work hard and persevere in order to achieve your goal?wants to become a wholesome person with good character and to be a woman of God.

Her thoughts: I came to Vanguard to play volleyball and to meet my husband. I have made many deep friendships and I love that everyone is so friendly.

Coach Gulbranson's comments: Jen will be a much awaited presence on the court. She is known throughout club volleyball for her ball control and tremendously strong attack. Jen will help bring us consistency in our serve receive offense and will challenge blockers with her beach-style attack.