Personal:  Fernando’s family includes his father Sigifredo, mother Celina and brother Omar. Fernando started playing soccer when he was 4 years old and he choose the sport because it was always in the family and he was always around it. He’s majoring in Kinesiology because he wants to one day be a trainer for a pro team. In his spare time he enjoys eating, watching TV, playing soccer, working out and spending time with his family.

Athletic Highlights: 2 year varsity captain, Sheldon High MVP 2012, Defensive Player of the year at Sheldon High 2011.

Significant achievement in his sport: 2nd round of playoffs—Sheldon HS 2012

Favorites: Food: Pizza/Pozole Entertainer: The Rock Movie: “Never Back Down” Athlete: Andres Iniesta

Quote that inspires him: “A warrior doesn’t give up on what he loves, he finds the love in what he does.”

Who he admires the most: My mom, she taught me how to be the best person I can be.

Who most influenced his athletic career: My dad

One word to describe him off the field: Real

Best thing about being a Hawk: Representing the school as a soccer player