Chelsi Russell
Nassau, Bahamas
Major: Political Science
 
Chelsi Russell is a standout tennis player for the Morgan State Lady Bears tennis team. A a native of Nassau, Bahamas, Russell is entering into her junior season at 1700 East Cold Spring Lane. As a player who likes to finesse her opponents and use trick shots to her advantage, Russell has made a name for herself not only on campus, but in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) as well.
 
Entertainment
Favorite TV show(s) – Dance Moms
Favorite movie – Spirited Away
Favorite book and/or magazine – Roses are Red by James Patterson
Favorite celebrity - None
Last concert attended – Taylor Swift
Favorite musician/musical/group – Ed Sheeran   
 
Sports
Favorite pro sports team – FC Barcelona (Soccer)
Favorite athlete – Natasha Kai
What other sport can you play besides tennis? – Softball and Soccer
Favorite athletic memory – Participating with the Bahamas National Team and Winning the Jr. Fed Cup Qualifiers
What is your top skill as a tennis player – My Finesse! I like to do trick shots and work my hands
Skill you need to improve - Consistency
Pre-game ritual – Listen to music and pray
 
Travel
Most interesting place you visited – Either Mexico or Panama
Place I would like to visit – Thailand or Dubai
 
Food
Favorite home cooked meal – Curry Chicken
Favorite snack - Almonds
Most underrated food that you like – Cheese Bread
 
Misc.
Person I admire most – My mom
In 10 years, I would like to be – A lawyer, a motivational speaker and a devoted mother to her children
If I had a million dollars, I would: - Donate 10 percent to an orphanage and open an old folks home
Most prized possession – My chain
Who would you like to trade places with for a day – No one; I like myself too much
Best piece of advice – God never gives you more than you can bear, stay strong!
If you could have dinner with 3 people alive or dead who would they be – My grand mom (mama), my last best friend and my sister
Dream event - Wimbledon
Nickname - Chels
Hometown known for – Bahamas: Conch and Junkanoo
Cats or Dogs - Dogs
Early bird or Night Owl – Night Owl
Funniest person on team – Either Kayla or myself
Something nobody knows about you – I write poetry