California Lutheran University

Clovis West High School ‘26
Played at Clovis West High School for Coach Mason Gonzalez…Competed in the Tri-River Athletic Conference…Played four years on varsity as a midfielder…Earned MVP honors…Finished his career with 16 goals and 26 assists…Graduated as Valedictorian…Received the Principal's Medallion, CSF Lifetime Member recognition, and Scholar of Academic Distinction honors…Played club soccer for Odyssey and Albion SC.

Personal
Born on November 7…Son of Setareh and Amine Tais…Has one brother, Kambys…Majoring in Biology with a minor in Economics…Career goal is to play professional soccer…Chose Cal Lutheran after attending Honors Day and connecting with the university's culture and identity…Founded the nonprofit Level the Playing Field, which raised more than $40,000 to help youth soccer players afford club fees…Is a four-year member of Teens That Care…Enjoys golf, fishing, pickleball, and spending time with friends.

Favorite Movie: Ocean's Eleven
Favorite TV Show: Attack on Titan
Favorite Book: Brave New World
Favorite Singer/Band: Frank Ocean
Favorite Food: Mediterranean Chicken
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Athletes: Pedri, Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Favorite Sports Teams: FC Barcelona, Manchester City