Torin Ching
| School: |
Univ. of San Francisco |
| Year: |
graduated |
| Home Town: |
Honolulu,Hawaii |
| Home State: |
Hawaii |
| Home Country: |
United States(USA) |
| High School: |
Iolani High School |
| Height: |
5-8 |
| Weight: |
140 lbs. |
| Birth Date: |
Saturday, July 11, 1987 |
| Dominant Hand: |
Left |
| Major: |
Politics |
| Singles Record: |
9-15 |
| Doubles Record: |
29-38 |
Personal Born on July 11th, 1987 in Honolulu, Hawaii…Parents are Kevin and Vellynn Ching…Has one sister, Lauren…Is a graduate of Iolani High School…Prior to USF he was ranked #1 in Men’s Open Singles and #2 in Men’s Open Doubles in the USTA/Hawaii Pacific Section….Was the team captain for the Varsity Tennis Team and four-year varsity letterman at Iolani as well as a four-time state qualifier for the Hawaii High School Athletic Association tournament. First team singles honors as a junior and senior…Member of Who’s Who Among American High School Athletes for 2005…Enjoys surfing, running Koko Head Center, stand up paddle board, fooseball, beating his roommates in any competition, and hanging out with his family…Currently a Senior majoring in Politics, Criminal Justice.
When and where did you start playing tennis? --- KailuaDistrictPark at age seven What factors led to your decision to attend USF? --- Close to Home, Beautiful City, Small Class Sizes Where would you like to spend a week’s vacation? --- Anywhere outside of the United States.
What is the best/worst thing about being a college athlete? --- Best thing about being a college athlete is the team camaraderie. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? --- Honolulu, Hawaii
If you had a supernatural power, what would it be? --- Telepathy or Clairvoyance
Who has had the greatest impact on your athletic career? --- My Family
Name your favorite movie and favorite food. --- Favorite movie is Training Day. Favorite food is local food from Hawaii.
What is the best thing about your hometown? --- The beaches If you won the lottery, what is the first thing that you would buy or pay for? --- My Rent
What is the biggest difference between San Francisco and home? --- The Weather
What class has taught you the most at USF? --- Public Administration Internship
What is your biggest sports accomplishment? --- 2008 West Coast Conference Spring All Academic Team
