#26 ROB SAAFEELS Midfielder • 6-3 • 180 • Sophomore Salem, Oregon Salem Academy High School

2006: Attended Corban last year, but did not play soccer.  HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from nearby Salem Academy High School in 2006 … Competed in basketball (4 years), football (2 years), water polo (2 years), track (2 years), and baseball (1 year) … Did not play soccer in high school for the Crusaders … Earned Army National Scholar-Athlete in 2006 … Named team MVP twice in water polo.  PERSONAL: Born in Salem, Ore. to Jim and Sue Saffeels … Is 1 of 3 children … Has 2 brothers (Rick & Tim) … Father, Jim, attended Corban … Enjoys playing sports, photography, swimming, life guarding, coaching racquetball, and spending time with friends  … Major: Business.  Why I chose Corban: “I felt it was where God was telling me that I had to be. God is showing me more and more everyday that I’m here for special reasons and I can also see how others around me are affected by me with God’s help.”