Nicholas Hamilton Class: Sophomore Hometown: Coronado, CA High School: Coronado HS Height / Weight: 6-3 / 180 Position: Defender Experience: 1V

2008

Nicholas Hamilton appeared in 14 games, and was named a starter on two occasions ... two of his four shots were on-goal ... scored the first game-winning goal of his career at UC Riverside (11/1).

2007

Hamilton made 18 appearances and three starts in his senior campaign ... scored in his first game as a Matador, a 6-1 beating of Detroit on Aug. 31 ... put five of his ten shots on goal for the year ... played a season-high 72 minutes on two occasions, on Oct. 13 at Cal State Fullerton and on Oct. 13 vs. UC Riverside.

CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL

Hamilton played soccer and lacrosse for the Islanders ... helped to lead his squad to a 23-3 record as a senior ... claimed first team All-Presidio League, all-city, and team MVP honors as a senior ... won two league championships and one CIF championship in soccer ... graduated in 2007 with a 3.67 GPA.

PERSONAL

Born on April 20, 1988 in Coronado, Calif. ... parents are Mick and Christine Hamilton ... favorites include Mel GIbson, mexican food, and the TV show "The Office" ... chose Northridge for the great campus and nice coaches ... greatest sports moment was winning CIF championship ... like to listen to music before games ... when he has time to relax, he likes to surf ... once met surfer Kelly Slater ... best advice he's ever received is "try your hardest" ... his hero is his father ... major is business.