University of La Verne

Why La Verne? 

• "I chose La Verne because of the deep connections with the professors and the beauty of the campus. Also to stay close to my family while also pursuing my academic and soccer goals "

• 2025-2026 SCIAC All-Academic 

• Majoring in Kinesiology
• Deans list spring 2025 
• Deans list fall 2025

• Attended Elenor Roosevelt High School
• Team MVP 2022
• Honor Roll High Honors (2 years) 
• Honor Roll Honors with Distinction (2 years) 
• Varsity Soccer (2 years)
• Varsity Track and Field (4 years) 
• Varsity Cross Country (4 years) 

• Has been playing soccer since the age of 5 
• Aspires to become a Sports Med Physician
• Played on Legends FC club team
• Fun fact is that he loves going on bike rides 
• His idol player is Lionel Messi because he proves that, "...shorter people can dominate their sports and lives."
• Favorite inspirational quote is "A person who loves walking will go further than a person who loves the destination." 
• Favorite pump up song is Shells by Lil Uzi Vert 
• Brother, Javier Arellano, played at the University of La Verne in 2022 
• Son to Jaime Alcala Arellano 
• Brother to Jaime Jr. and Javier