Getting to know...Leah Rocha 
Please list your preferred pronouns: She her
Date of Birth: 1/23/2007
Birth Location: Blue Island, Illinois

Social Media
Instagram: leahrocha11
Twitter: leahrochaa
 
Sports Information
Sports played in high school:  Soccer and softball
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: Elite Clubs National League – Regional League Great River All-Conference player, 2023 All Conference DAC, 2024 2nd Team All State.
Favorite sports memory?  Elite Clubs National League Selection Game in St. Louis 2024
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My dad. 
 
Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Academic All State National Honors Society.
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Biology - Pre Med

Family
Daughter of Mario Rocha and Vanessa Suarez
Brothers and/or sisters: Liam Rocha

Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? Love to try new things and meet new people
What is your dream job? Sports Influencer
Why did you choose Chicago State? It’s close to home and in the BEST city in the world.
Do you have a sports hero?: Messi
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Trying new food places downtown
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? FC Barcelona
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Locked In
What is your favorite food? Tamales
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Ceviche
What or who motivates you to work hard? My dad
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?  “Don't shrink yourself to fit into places you've outgrown.”
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Bad Bunny, Neymar and Adam Sandler
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Medical School
How many languages do you speak? English and Spanish