Getting to know...Teyha Guiden
Preferred pronouns: She/Her
Date of Birth: 7/26/2003
Birth Location: South Bend, Indiana

Social Media
Instagram: teyhagui

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Women’s Soccer
Favorite sports memory? Winning the CCCAA State Championship my third year in junior college at Folsom Lake College! 
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? Matthew Marzucco

Academics
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Early Childhood Education

Family
Daughter of Sabrina Ward and Tyreese Guiden
Brothers and/or sisters: Sienna Guiden and Tyreese Guiden Jr.
Does anyone in your family play college or pro sports? My cousin, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Basketball, Seattle Storm 
Are you related to anyone famous? Yes
Who? Skylar Diggins

Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? Most people don’t know I’m originally from South Bend, IN. 
What is your dream job? My dream is to never have a job.
Why did you choose Chicago State? I chose Chicago State for the people and the environment. I truly believe that those are two huge factors and growth, so I choose the school to set me up to become the best version of myself in all aspects. 
Do you have a sports hero? Sydney Leroux, I’ve just watched her continue to grow as a player from a kid to adulthood and she’s always brought the same flare and passion to the game always. I love the edge she brings and to every game.
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Outside of sports, I enjoy photography, thrifting, and being in the outdoors. 
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? My power to bring people together, I know that if I can’t give anything to something I can at least bring the energy necessary to get it done.
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Sydney Leroux
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Gritty, Tenacious, Vocal, and Versatile
What is your favorite food? Turkey Burgers
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Turkey Burger with Avocado, no Bun
What or who motivates you to work hard? My family motivates me to work hard, to be in the presence of people who know what sacrifice, suffering, fear, and adversity is like and watching them never fold through any of it continues to fuel my fire.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? People are like art. One person will not like you and another will think you're the greatest person. Nothing you can do to influence their thought of you then just to live and move with passion. Every person knows life is not perfect and no person is perfect and no person has a perfect life. Live for you for your enjoyment. If you do that then you will get what you deserve.
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Tobin Heath 
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Get it Sexyy by Sexyy Redd
Can you sing? Like, really sing? No, but put on some oldies and I got you.
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? I see myself successful and happy with whatever I’m doing, and being directly involved within one of my communities.
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Got stuck at the American Fork River and having to get water rescued. Was trapped for three hours and ended up on the news. I was 17.