Player Bio: Stephen Gardner - UCLA Official Athletic Site

2001 — Saw his first collegiate action, playing eight minutes of scoreless soccer against Cal State Fullerton and 29 minutes against St .Mary's …?Made three saves against St. Mary's.

2000 — Did not play, serving as the No. 3 goalkeeper … Member of the Director's Honor Roll.

1999 — Did not play but participated in spring practice … Member of the Director's Honor Roll.

1998 — Walk-on who made the team at fall tryouts … Did not play but participated in spring practice … Member of the Director's Honor Roll.

High School — Played three years as a goalkeeper and defender for coach Paul Lester at Los Altos HS … Earned team and El Camino League MVP honors as a senior … Also served as team captain in 1998 … Two-time first-team all-league selection as a goalkeeper … Earned first-team all-league honors as a defender in 1996 … Given the Coaches Award in 1997 and the Most Improved Award in 1996 … Also ran track and cross country … Ran the 800m and 4x400m relay his sophomore and junior years … Played club soccer for MVLA SC … In 127 starts with his club team, he gave up just 92 goals and compiled a record of 98-18-11 … Led his team to the CYSA Nor-Cal State Championships in 1997 and 1998 and to the District II Championships in 1996 and 1997 … His team was Nor-Cal State Finalists in 1999 … Led his team to the Far West Regional quarterfinals in 1997 and 1999.

Personal — Described his greatest athletic thrill as blocking a penalty kick in the 1997 Nor-Cal State Cup championship game to win the title … Hobbies include skiing … Admires San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Joe Cannon for his aggressiveness and willingness to sacrifice his body … Full name is Stephen Thomas Gardner … Born December 21, 1979 in Los Gatos, CA … Biochemistry major.

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