In order to get to know our Run It Back teams, we thought we'd start with our highly experienced coaching staff. Since we're getting ready for this weekend's Tigard Elite Tournament we thought we'd begin with the man directing traffic for the 8th Grade Blue Team.
Van Anderson
Role:
Coach and Mentor
Date of Birth:
March 11
Hometown:
Compton, CA
Playing Experience:
California State Fullerton University & Oregon
State University
Favorite Coach:
Danny Marques & Dave Ritter
Favorite Player Growing Up:
Magic Johnson, Pete "PISTOL" Maurvich, and
Dr. J
College Major:
Speech Communication / Public Relations
What I wanted to be when I grew up:
Wealthy or a Dentist
Favorite Teacher:
Sister Michaeline
Best Advice I was Ever Given:
Always believe in yourself! and Never
give up!
Favorite Movie:
Brian Song's and Gladiator
Favorite Song:
Always and Forever
Favorite TV Show:
The Shield
How has sports changed my life:
It was a tool for me to see different
parts of the country! It helped me meet and create some of the best
friendships a person could ever want or have.
Favorite teams:
LA Lakers / Pittsburg Steelers / LA Dodgers & LA Angels
Memorable Scholastic moment:
Receiving a full scholarship for school.
What I always disliked about school:
Never disliked school, I disliked that
in high school it was so far away from home.