Azusa Pacific University Athletics

THIS YEAR:  An experienced player, senior Mandy Heins will again help anchor the defense for the Cougars this year … Is a vocal leader who organizes well … Is an aggressive, hard tackler. 

2005: A stalwart in the back, had an outstanding season for the Cougars … Started all 22 games … Had 3 assists … Had assists in back-to-back games in games against Lee (Tenn.) and Biola … Also assisted on a goal against Holy Names … Took 2 shots. 

CAL STATE SAN BERNARDINO: Played 2 seasons for the Coyotes, 1 under former Azusa Pacific head coach Christian Johnson and 1 for Noah Kooiman … As a 2003 freshman, started 19 matches to help the Coyotes advance to the NCAA Far West Regional semifinals. 

HIGH SCHOOL:  Prepped at Quartz Hill High, playing 4 seasons of varsity soccer under head coach Maury Cauchon … Spent the 2003 season as team captain … Named Golden League MVP after a terrific senior season … Was also the Rebels defensive player of the year … As a junior, named All-Golden League first team. 

PERSONAL:  Born June 12, 1985, in Valencia, Calif., to Bill and Karen Heins … Has 1 brother (Bill) and 1 sister (Kristi) … Majoring in physical therapy.