THIS YEAR: Arguably the best defender in the NAIA … Will be counted on to anchor backline.

2007: Played 23 games, starting each … Named All-GSAC and NAIA All-American honorable mention … Scored two goals … Netted goals against The Master's (9/29) and San Diego Christian (10/3) … Both goals were game-winners … Also recorded one assist and seven shots on goal.

2006: Played 20 games, starting each … Named All-GSAC and NAIA All-American honorable mention … Anchored defense that allowed school-record low 11 goals ... Recorded one goal while attempting six shots (two on goal) ... Scored against Menlo (9/20).

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Northwood High School in Irvine, graduating in 2006 ... Named All-Pacific Coast League first-team and Co-Player of the Year as a senior ... Scored 10 goals with seven assists as a senior ... Played club soccer with the Irvine Strikers, winning two state titles and one regional championship ... Member of the U.S. Under-17 National Team.

PERSONAL: Born Feb. 20, 1988 in Santa Ana to Randy and Marilyn Smith ... Majoring in communications … Favorite sports team is Manchester United ... Favorite athlete is Manchester United defender John O'Shea ... Favorite food is spaghetti ... Enjoys playing golf.