2012 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Women’s Award Recipient: Chelsea Garcia: Softball, a love of learning and an extremely competitive spirit runs in Chelsea Garcia’s family. After choosing softball over ballet, jazz and tap dance, Garcia credits her father for her wins and her mother for her academic discipline.
“Being a scholar-athlete means giving your all,” Garcia said. “I’ve been given this opportunity to come to a great university and play a sport. Some people don’t get the opportunity to go to college. I want to do a great job to represent my family and my college on and off the field.”
The Oklahoma State University senior is known for a humble spirit, dogged determination, and a love of learning. The 22-year-old admits that the road to success has required a lot of discipline.