J.J. Del Castillo returns to Valparaiso to serve as a graduate assistant for the 2011 season.  Del Castillo will serve as an assistant coach for the Crusaders' reserve side, as well as helping out with the Valpo varsity.  He returns to Valparaiso after most recently playing professionally at Atlante F.C. in his native Mexico.

Player Bio:

2009: Played in nine matches in the midfield during his senior season ... started in Horizon League victory over Cleveland State Nov. 7.

2008: Appeared in each of Valpo’s first 18 contests as a junior … took the field as part of the starting 11 on eight occasions in the midfield … tallied first point as a Crusader with an assist at Evansville Sept. 14 … attempted 15 shots on the season, including a season-high four against Wright State Sept. 28.

2007: Made 12 appearances off of the bench for Valparaiso in the midfield during his first season in a Crusader uniform ... attempted five shots on the year, two of which were on frame.

Gardner-Webb: Played for the Runnin' Bulldogs in 2006 ... team won the Atlantic Sun Tournament.

Prep: A one-year letterwinner for the Maples ... led the team in goals with 14 while also dishing out nine assists ... named to the All-Area team ... named team's Best Midfield Player ... also played for the Fuerzas Basicas of Pachuca F.C. and Pumas F.C.

Personal: J.J. is the son of Jose Antonio and Susana Caro del Castillo ... major is international business ... born September 2, 1987.