The athlete: Billy is a newcomer to the Vanguard program, after transferring from Cal State San Bernardino…played two years for CSUSB, for Coach Noah Coiman…was CCAA Honorable Mention in 2009…prepped at Redlands East Valley High School in Redlands, California…graduated in 2007…was named MVP of his team for coach Lazlo Nagi…helped East Valley reach the CIF quarterfinals…has played soccer since he was four…very talented soccer player who should help VU immediately…ability to beat players one-on-one…should compete for postseason honors with a solid season in 2010.

The person: Billy was born to parents Bill and Cheryl on December 7, 1988…born in San Bernardino, California…pursuing a major in Business...enjoys eating at any sushi restaurant…likes the movie "A Walk to Remember" and the TV show "Jersey Shore"…favorite color is blue and number is 14…roots for Real Madrid and Ronaldo…believes honesty is the finest character trait to possess…most respects Roger Federer because he is the best at what he does…has learned that life has its ups and downs…goal is to graduate and get a great job.

His thoughts: I selected Vanguard for the close community.

Coach Dodge's comments: Billy was an all-conference selection in the CCAA last year, and should be one of the top midfielders in our conference this season.