Loyola Marymount University Athletics

Briefly:Leon Pijpaert begins his second year at LMU transferred from the University of California...a solid and steady performer who will cover and fill gaps in the back...provides depth at the central midfield.

At LMU:Pijpaert enters his sophomore season with the Lions...1999...did not play.

High School:Pijpaert is a 1998 graduate of Long Beach Poly High School in Long Beach, CA...a three-year soccer letterwinner...also played varsity football for one season as a kicker...a three-year soccer team captain...a Long Beach all-city selection as a junior and senior...twice earned All-Moore League accolades...named Most Valuable Player by his teammates...prep coach was Cameron Beaulac.

Personal:Leonard Pieter Anthone Pijpaert was born on March 27, 1980 in Inglewood, CA...the son of Leonard and Pieternella Pijpaert...has one brother, Feroli...chose to transfer to LMU for its strong soccer program...a biology major.