Height: 5-feet-10
Weight: 175 pounds
Age: 18. Born April 10, 1987, in Guanajuato, Mexico
High school sport: Soccer (midfielder, 11 goals, 10 assists; was all-Continental League in 2004)
Grade-point average: 3.75
Class: Senior
My favorite subject is: Mathematics
My favorite athlete is: Ronaldo and David Beckham
My favorite team is: Real Madrid
What I listen to: A little of everything.
The best things on my training table are: Protein, fruit and yogurt
Pregame ritual: I do the same warm-up.
Time management tip: It’s all about dedication. At school, focus on school. Then when practice is over, I focus on homework.
Planned career: Considering computer science, mechanic or construction; hoping to attend Colorado College.
My family: Parents Oliverio and Ofelia; brothers Max, Oliverio, Gerardo, Federico and Gabriel; sisters Monica and Grisel.
I would love to visit: Germany, to see the World Cup soccer.
What I like most about high school sports: The interaction between the team. You get to know more kids.
What I like least about high school sports: I like it all.
Preps
The Denver Post recognizes a female and male student-athlete of the week. At the end of the school year, 10 finalists will be chosen. Ultimately, The Post and The Denver Athletic Club will select one boy and one girl as student-athletes of the year, and a substantial donation will be made to a local charity in their names.
