PRIOR TO TWU: Played two years (2007, 2008) of college softball at North Central Texas College (NCTC) in Gainesville, Texas… the Lady Lions posted a stellar 84-35 record during Welch’s two years on campus…in 2007, NCTC went 39-19 and qualified for the Region V tournament…in 2008, the team was 45-16, won the Northern Texas Junior College Athletic Conference title and advanced again to the Region V tournament.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-year (2003-06) member of the varsity softball team at Birdville High School in North Richland Hills, Texas…her coach at Birdville was former TWU softball head man Randy Porter…recognized as the District 6-4A Offensive Player of the Year in both 2005 and 2006…also picked for the All-District 6-4A second team in 2003 and the All-District 6-4A first team in 2004…in 2005, she grabbed a spot as the second baseman on the class 4A All-Region I team…chosen for the 2006 Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) All-Star team and the 2006 All-Northeast team…also played for the BHS basketball team in 2004 and 2005…graduated in May 2006 with a 3.7 grade point average…member of the National Honor Society in 2005 and 2006…also chosen for a Texas Girls Coaches Association All-State Academic team.
PERSONAL: A nursing entry major…born Jun. 20, 1988…the daughter of Fleeton and Kathy Welch…says her role model is her sister, Melinda…hobbies include shopping and hanging out with friends.
Getting to know Chelsea...
Favorite Movie? Baby Mama and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Favorite TV show? One Tree Hill
Favorite book? A Painted House – John Grisham
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go? Australia
Favorite Band or Musical Group? Lil’ Wayne
What is your pre-game ritual? Listen to music
Favorite restaurant? Olive Garden
What is your favorite quote? “If you’re not first, you’re last”
What are 3 things you always have with you? Cell phone, candy, and a pony tail holder
Who is your role model? My sister – Melinda
What is your most prized possession? My Cell Phone
What are your hobbies (outside of your sport)? Shopping, Friends
What is your greatest ambition? To figure out what my ambition may be.
In ten years, I will be: Married, and successful in my chosen field, kids-maybe.
