Athina Vazeos Class: Freshman Hometown: Coquitlam, Canada High School: Port Moody Secondary Height: 6-0 Position: Two-Meter Defender Experience: HS

International/High School Success
• Awarded the Athletic Premiers Award for the top female water polo athlete in 2008
• Named of the British Columbia Open, her high school team and the Victoria International Tournament

Personal
• Speaks fluent Greek
• Undeclared major
• Parents are Leanna and Evangelos Vazeos

CalBears.com: Why did you choose Cal?
AV: "I chose Cal because I knew that the school excelled in both water polo and academics. I also really wanted to be coached by Rich Corso."

CalBears.com: What has been the hardest, most surprising aspect about transitioning from high school to college?
AV: "For me, it's been being so far from home. It's hard going from being the oldest on a water polo team to now being the youngest."

CalBears.com: What has been your favorite part about college life so far?
AV: "My favorite part about college has been meeting so many people. I also really enjoy training with the team and being part of the Cal team."