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General: Ready to make an impact on the flank after a highly productive spring campaign ... Has served as a vital cog and a steadying force on Stanford's right side ... ... The most experienced Cardinal player, having seen action in 83 career matches ... Is extremely dangerous on set pieces ... Fast, strong and confident with the ball.
As a Senior in 2004: Appeared in 18 games with 14 starts in the midfield ... Attempted eight shots.
As a Junior in 2003: Started 18 games in the Cardinal defense and midfield ... Started nine Pac-10 Conference matches ... Matched a career-high by attempting five shots ... Put shots on goal against Cal State Fullerton (9/5) and Washington (10/12) ... Named Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic.
As a Sophomore in 2002: One of the team's top defenders, starting all 25 games for one of the nation's top defenses ... Attempted four shots ... Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic.
As a Freshman in 2001: Leading reserve for the Cardinal in 2001, appearing in all 22 matches off the bench ... Appeared in all four Cardinal playoff contests ... Found the net for his first collegiate goal in a 4-1 win against San Jose State (10/4) ... Attempted five shots ... Made his collegiate debut against Gonzaga in the season-opener (9/1).
As a Freshman in 2000: Redshirted his first season.
High School/Other: A 2000 graduate of Falmouth High School ... Led his soccer team to two consecutive Class "C" State championships in 1997 and '98 ... A three-time All-Conference honoree from 1997-99 ... Named All-State in 1998 and '99 ... All-New England selection in 1999 ... Winner of the J. Kronopolus Memorial Award for sportsmanship ... A member of the ODP team in 2000 ... Also a four-year varsity letterwinner in basketball ... Led his basketball team to three consecutive Class "C" State championships in 1997, '98 and '99... Named All-Conference and a Western Maine All-Star in 1998 and '99... Also earned two varsity letters in tennis and was a Western Maine finalist ... A member of the National Honors Society, earning the European History Book Award ... A National Merit Scholar in chemistry... Played club soccer for the Maine Coast United team, which captured three consecutive Maine State Cup crowns.
Personal: Son of Douglas and Deborah Maines ... Enjoys travel, music and snowboarding ... Recent summer jobs have included refereeing youth soccer games ... American Studies major.
Coaching Staff on Maines: "Aaron is capable of playing almost any position, but seems to be excelling as a right sided player. He should enjoy a breakout season in 2004 due to his well-rounded play."