2 Tatiana San Juan
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- Height:
- 5-7
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- Year:
- Junior
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- Hometown:
- Emerald Hills, Calif.
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- High School:
- St. Francis (Mountain View) High School
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- Previous College:
- College of San Mateo
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- Major:
- Mathematics
JUNIOR (2017): Played the entire season alongside Michelle Gajdka at No. 4 … went 4-11 in duals and 10-22 in sets … San Juan/Gajdka recorded dual wins over Sacramento State, Pacific and San Francisco (twice) … each of the pair’s four dual victories was a sweep … swept USF’s Shannon Levinson/Kate Ashman in an elimination match at the WCC Championship to help the Broncos finish in fourth place (April 21).
SOPHOMORE (2016): Competed primarily in exhibition matches during her first season with the team … saw action partnered with Cunningham at the No. 3 spot on April 16 at Cal.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended St. Francis High School in Mountain View, California ... played volleyball for head coach Leahi Hall as well as coaches Bryan Aguirre, Aaron Benning and Evan Pasion ... a member of the track and field team for coaches Roberta Chism and Mike Sasso ... volleyball team went undefeated in 2010 and 2012 ... track personal bests of 12.30 in the 100-meter dash and 5'6" in the high jump ... received the student-athlete award for maintaining a 3.5 GPA or better while in season during all four years at St. Francis.
PERSONAL: Participated in the Junior Olympics from 2009-13 ... finished as high as ninth place at Junior Olympics ... has two older sisters, Cristina and Natalia ... has one older brother, Michael ... relative Marcelino Gálatas played professional soccer for Spain's Real Sociedad from 1923-27 and Atlético de Madrid in 1927 ... also made an appearance with the Spanish national team ... father, Javier, played soccer at San Francisco State ... hobbies include golf, fitness and playing the guitar ... career goals include working in finance … enrolled in the college of arts and sciences.
WHY SANTA CLARA: "Santa Clara offers great academics and athletic programs. Growing up in the area, I've always wanted to go to Santa Clara. It gives undergraduates great opportunities and guidance. Furthermore, Santa Clara has an amazing volleyball program with an outstanding staff. The school cares about its students and athletes, and their futures."
