THIS YEAR: Robert James will be relied upon to be the communicator and organizer of the defense ... Will provide knowledge and leadership for a skilled and experienced group of players ... Is a really heady player, and will be a great anchor for the team.
2010 (junior): Started in all 21 games he appeared in ... Two of four shots taken were on goal ... Delivered his only assists against Embry-Riddle ... Received two yellowcard infractions on the season.
2009 (sophomore): Appeared in 9 games, starting 6 ... Took 3 shots, scoring once in a 3-0 win over University of Redlands.
2008 (freshman): Played in 19 games, starting 17, as a defender for the Cougars.
2007 (redshirt): Redshirted his first season at Azusa Pacific.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 2 varsity seasons for head coach Kevin Otsuji at Trabuco Hills High in Mission Viejo, Calif. ... Was the starting center back for the 18-5-3 Mustangs as they advanced to the CIF quarterfinals, earning All-Sea View League first team recognition along the way ... Also named to All-CIF second team.
PERSONAL: Born July 30, 1989, in Laguna Hills, Calif., to Robert and Nancy James ... Has 1 younger sister ... Comes from an athletic family that includes a pair of collegiate football players, father Robert (Mt. San Antonio CC) and grandfather Donald James (Maryland) ... Majoring in athletic training.