Eastern Illinois University Athletics

EIU (2006-07): Played at bottom half of EIU line-up compiling a 6-9 record between No. 4 and 5 singles spots... went 5-7 in No. 4 singles action winning five matches in Ohio Valley Conference action... posted 7-5 doubles record with Sean Bush at No. 2 doubles.. also went 1-4 with Brandon Lenfert at No. 1 doubles....

EIU (2005-06): Played all but one match at No. 4 singles compiling a 5-12 mark on the season… also had one match at No. 2 singles… teamed with Sean Bush for a 12-5 doubles mark playing in all three doubles positions, 8-3 mark coming in No. 2 slot....

EIU (2004-05): Played at No. 3 singles as a freshman finishing year with a 2-14 record… solid doubles player appearing in 17 matches at No. 1 doubles with seven wins....

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped for coach Tim Kajfez at New Trier HS which placed second in the state in tennis in 2004…. earned two-time all-state honors in 2003 and 2004 and was team captain... twice was Central Suburban South Conference individual champion... was sectional doubles champion in 2004... Chris was a member of the National Honor Society....

PERSONAL: Majoring in recreation administration... son of Gary and Sandy Thomas... credits his father for "always helping me become the best and never give up on what you want."