University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster
Melina Cha
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 4-11
- High School:
- Apple Valley HS
- Hometown:
- Lakeville, Minn.
PREVIOUS
• Transferred to the University of Minnesota from Augsburg University
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated Summa cum laude from Apple Valley High School in 2024
• Earned four varsity letters with the Eagles' soccer team and once on the golf team
• Landed on the soccer Section All-Tournament Team in 2022
• Given the Julie Hovanes Memorial Award and received the Captain Award while on the AVHS soccer team as a senior in 2024
• Also lettered in student council and National Honor Society and four times in academics
• Twice named to the Academic All-Section Tournament Team in soccer
• Competed with the BVU Soccer Club from 2021-23 as well as the Lakeville Soccer Club from 2023-24
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Jay and Janete Cha
• Has an older brother, Evan
• Enjoys traveling, working out, being outdoors, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog
• Also likes to play soccer, golf, guitar, and piano during her spare time
• Taught herself how to do a backflip and can solve a Rubik's cube
• Chose the University of Minnesota because "I wanted to attend a larger school with endless opportunities. I liked the atmosphere and the idea of being a part of a big, diverse student population. Additionally, both of my parents are alumni, and my older brother is a student here so being a Gopher just felt right!"
• Transferred to the University of Minnesota from Augsburg University
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated Summa cum laude from Apple Valley High School in 2024
• Earned four varsity letters with the Eagles' soccer team and once on the golf team
• Landed on the soccer Section All-Tournament Team in 2022
• Given the Julie Hovanes Memorial Award and received the Captain Award while on the AVHS soccer team as a senior in 2024
• Also lettered in student council and National Honor Society and four times in academics
• Twice named to the Academic All-Section Tournament Team in soccer
• Competed with the BVU Soccer Club from 2021-23 as well as the Lakeville Soccer Club from 2023-24
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Jay and Janete Cha
• Has an older brother, Evan
• Enjoys traveling, working out, being outdoors, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog
• Also likes to play soccer, golf, guitar, and piano during her spare time
• Taught herself how to do a backflip and can solve a Rubik's cube
• Chose the University of Minnesota because "I wanted to attend a larger school with endless opportunities. I liked the atmosphere and the idea of being a part of a big, diverse student population. Additionally, both of my parents are alumni, and my older brother is a student here so being a Gopher just felt right!"
Head of the Mississippi Hype
Wednesday, October 08
Third Varsity Four Wins Again at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
Second Novice Eight Wins at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
First Varsity Four Wins at B1G Invite
Saturday, April 19
