Joe Chapman
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"Joseph S. Chapman" is a squash (sport)/squash player who represents the British Virgin Islands in regional Games as well as at the CAC Games and Commonwealth Games Melbourne 2006 and Delhi 2010. In Melbourne 2006 he became the youngest player to compete in squash and most recently in Delhi 2010 he was the nation's flag-bearer.

Chapman is the son of Mark and Heather Chapman. He currently attends The University of Rochester studying Economics and completes in NCAA Division 1 squash for the Yellowjackets.

Chapman has been the number 1 ranked player in the BVI since 2006, most recently taking down the up-and-coming BVI player #2 player Stephan Joseph in the final of the 2010 BVI Closed. He is coached by ex-professional squash player and Commonwealth games Gold Medalist Joe Kneipp.

At Delhi 2010 he faced world #16 Cameron Pilley in the first round and lost 5-11, 9-11, 0-11.

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You come out your first year and go to the Final Four and you think you are supposed to get there every year. It's a big letdown. Every team goes through it.

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I've played him many times before and that was the best I've ever played him. It's the most points I've ever had against him and the closest I've ever been to him. It just so happened that he's a stronger and more experienced player and he beat me 3-0.

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A lot of them had never heard about squash before, and I was glad to educate them about it.

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I'm going to train harder and won't change anything because I'm steadily progressing.

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I really went in there putting everything I had had left. But, he has a strong mind and came back and won the match. I was happy with the way I played. My game has improved dramatically just from watching the pros play, playing with them - everything has improved. Tournaments are essential in bettering your game.

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I think it was very educational for the kids, and I hope they learned a lot about the Commonwealth Games and the sport. The initiative was fantastic. Having the kids understanding about competing in sports and getting out there is a good thing. They have given me a lot of support, and I really enjoyed the visits.

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