Chad Harris, Class of 2012

A native Coloradan, Chad held the No. 3 ranking in the country in the Boys' 14s division, and the No. 2 spot in the 16s division. He finished his junior career at No. 5 in the Boys' 18s division. At Cherry Creek High School, Chad helped the Bruins win four State Championship titles by capturing the No. 1 singles title three consecutive years, 1997-9.

At Vanderbilt University, Chad compiled more wins than any other player in school history (101). In his junior season (2002-03), the Commodores fell to No. 1 ranked Illinois in the NCAA finals, ending the year at No 4 in team rankings with Chad at No. 10 in the individual rankings. In his senior season, Chad advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championships. He ended his collegiate career at No. 8 in the nation.

In 2000, at age of 18, Chad won the Colorado State Open, becoming the first teen to win the event since Bobby Riggs in 1937 at 19. He followed that up in 2001 with championship titles at the Colorado State and Denver City Open, becoming the first teen to win both singles titles in the same year.