Monica Velazquez

Club: Arizona Aqua Stars
Height: 5'7"
Date of Birth: August 20, 1996
Birthplace: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.
Years in synchro: 5
Appointments to National Team: 1 

Career Highlights

2010- Age Group Nationals: Figures 3rd, Team 4th, Duet 4th
2009- West Zones: Figures 8th, Team 4th, Duet 6th
2008- Age Group Nationals: Figures 3rd, Team 5th 
2007 - Age Group Nationals: Team 6th 

Scholastic Honors
Principles List and honor roll since 3rd grade, National Junior Honors Society 7-8th grade

Personal
Daughter of Amy Stiak and David Velazquez...born August 20, 1996…goals include to continue synchro through college, either at Ohio State or Standford University, as well as make it to the Olympics someday...career goal is to become a physical therapist or an interior designer...other activities include high school swim team (2010-2011) and track (2008-2009)...would like to thank her cousin, John Dalen, for helping raise funds for her participation on National Team this summer...wants young swimmers to know that almost any obstacle can be overcome with hard work and dedication towards reaching your goals!