Coaching Staff on Pavitt: "A great passer out the back, Pavitt's leadership in the defense will be a key this season."

As a Junior in 2008: Started in 17 of UCSD's 18 matches... helped the Tritons to a 5-0 start to the season with his strong defensive play.

As a Sophomore in 2007: Started in 15 of the team's 17 games as a sophomore... registered his first career point in the season finale, a 2-1 victory over Cal State San Bernardino at home on Oct. 30, as he dished out an assist less than 10 minutes into the contest.

As a Freshman in 2006: Appeared in 16 of the team's 19 matches as a freshman, getting the starting nod seven times... took four shots on the season... made the starting lineup in each of his first four collegiate contests during his rookie campaign in 2006.

High School: A 2006 graduate of Chaparral High School in Temecula, Calif... was the team captain on the soccer team during his junior and senior seasons... helped team to the league championship during his sophomore and junior campaigns... played club soccer for the Temecula Murrieta Soccer Club and the Southwest Soccer Club... also had a stint with the Nomads soccer club.

Personal: Born April 4, 1988... parents are Gary and Anita Pavitt... has a younger brother named Darren... is a Communications major at Warren College... enjoys surfing and relaxing in his spare time.