Cougar Athletics
30 NAIA National Championships
95 GSAC Championships
...and counting

THIS YEAR: Sophomore Tiffany Makinster is a hard-nosed defender who will compete for a starting spot … Is 1 of just 3 returning defenders.

2006 (Freshman): Played in 8 games, all in reserve, including a pair of NAIA postseason contests … Took 1 shot in a 4-0 win over Fresno Pacific.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 4-year varsity starter for head coach Jolene Keel at Valley Christian High in San Jose … Twice named team defensive MVP … As a 2006 senior, led a Warrior defense that shut out all 4 of its opponents en route to the CIF Central Coast Section championship … A 2-time All-West Catholic Athletic League first team selection … Played 3 seasons alongside Cougar sophomore Lauren Vroom.

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 21, 1987, in San Jose, Calif., to Dan and Valerie Makinster … Has an older sister (Vanessa) … Majoring in communication.