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  Torin Ching

Torin Ching

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Honolulu, HI

High School:
Iolani High School

Height:
5-8

Experience:
3V

Year

Singles (dual)

Overall

Doubles (dual)

Overall

2005-06

-

1-5

0-1

2-2

2006-07

1-0

2-4

3-10

5-13

2007-08

1-1

6-5

12-9

16-11

Career

2-1

9-14

15-20

23-26

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?

--- At Kailua District Park at age seven

What factors led to your decision to attend USF?

--- It is close to home, beautiful city and 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?

--- The 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?

--- It would be 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