UC San Diego

AS A JUNIOR IN 2006: Started all-matches and recorded a career-high 1,139 assists, which is also the second highest single-season total in school history... also tallied 63 kills and 112.5 total points... enters his final season with 2,708 career assists, which trails the all-time mark by 600 assists.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2005: Started 21-of-25 matches in 2005... averaged 11.53 assists per game... notched a .436 setting percentage.

AS A FRESHMAN AT IN 2004: Saw action in 22 matches as a freshman, notching 635 assists and adding 18 kills... named UCSD Rookie of the Year in 2004.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Redlands HS where he was a member of the cross country and volleyball team... earned MVP and all-league honors for three seasons on the volleyball team... other activities included the Art Club and the Redlands Community Theatre volunteer.

PERSONAL: Born July 3, 1985 in Redlands, Calif.... parents are Larry and Joanne Dierdorff... a Visual Arts major in Roosevelt College... career goal is to become a professional Photographer... hobbies include art, photography and surfing.