2007-08 (Junior):
Missed the fall season due to a study abroad in France... Compiled a 6-6 singles record, mostly at #4... Was 6-12 playing at #1 and #2 doubles... Had strong matches against NJIT and Massachusetts. 2006-07 (Sophomore):
Turned in a 14-13 singles record playing mostly at No. 2... Was 13-9 in doubles, at No. 1 and No. 2... Teamed with Lara Maurer to place second in the Dartmouth Invitational Doubles Tournament... Won the #2 singles title at the New England Championship... Had key wins at NJIT and in doubles against Quinnipiac. 2005-06 (Freshman):
Played No. 1 singles and No. 2 doubles... Accumulated an overall record of 36-6... Record in singles was 17-5... Turned in a 19-1 doubles record with Jessica Sims... Was 5-2 in A-10 conference matches with key wins over Dayton University, St. Bonaventure, St. Josephs and La Salle. High School:
Played tennis all four years at Texas Tech High School and Memorial High School... Was ranked 154th in the nation in 16's and 11th in Texas... Previously ranked as high as 24th in the US in the 12's... Honor roll student... Member of Mu Alpha Theta and the French Club Personal:
Valerie Chacon, nickname "Val" was born September 28, 1986 to Mina and Jorge Chacon...Father is an IT consultant and mother is a teacher...Has younger sister, Alba...International Business and French major with hopes of traveling the world...Favorite athlete is professional tennis player Roger Federer...Interests include: watching movies, running, listening to music, reading, and languages...Biggest thrill in sports was defeating a seeded player at a national tournament while having leg cramps. GET TO KNOW VALERIE... What is your favorite color?
Blue What is your favorite TV show?
Sex and the City What is your favorite movie?
A Beautiful Mind What is your favorite candy?
Sour patch kids Who is your favorite male tennis player?
Roger Federer Who is your favorite female tennis player?
Monica Seles If you could win one of the Grand Slams, which would it be?
Wimbledon Do you have any nicknames?
Zippy What is your favorite song?
Green Eyes by Coldplay What is your dream job?
Working for the UN If you could be any animal what would it be?
Dog What is your favorite book?
Pride and Prejudice and A Good Year What was the name of your first pet?
Poli Cat or dog?
Dog Favorite vacation destination?
Puerto Rico Chocolate or vanilla?
Vanilla Favorite flavor of Gatorade/Powerade?
Orange Gatorade What kind of tennis racket do you use?
Head Radical