{"id":13002,"date":"2012-05-08T19:05:31","date_gmt":"2012-05-08T19:05:31","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2012-05-09T03:05:11","modified_gmt":"2012-05-09T03:05:11","slug":"Memphis-Grizz-Girl-Valerie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asiancemagazine.com\/?p=13002","title":{"rendered":"Memphis Grizz Girl Valerie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Grizzlies players aren&#8217;t the only athletes on the court at FedExForum. With their fast-paced dance moves and exciting routines, the Grizz Girls rock FedExForum at every home game. Throughout the season, these dancers entertain Grizz Nation with high-energy dance routines that keep the crowd excited during timeouts, between quarters and select halftime intermissions.<\/p>\n<p>Away from the arena, Grizz Girls add a special touch to the Grizzlies events with their infectious personalities and their ability to make every Memphian feel like part of the Grizzlies family.<\/p>\n<p>Grizz Girl Valerie is a lifetime cheerleader and no training in dance!  She is actually a former NFL Cheerleader and thought it would be fun to try something new. Valerie was on Universal Cheerleaders Association staff for 4 summers while attending college. Valerie thinks that as long as confidence and passion is there, you can do anything! <\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: What did your family think of you pursuing a different career path besides the traditional Asian careers our parents push us into?<\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b> I was adopted by an American family so I wasn&#8217;t exposed to that environment. I actually have a Degree in Retail and Consumer Science from the University of Tennessee. I operate a women&#8217;s boutique store. The cheerleading career was always my second job or I call it my fun job. <\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: When did you realize that you wanted to be a Memphis Grizzlies cheerleader? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  During the Tennessee Titans Auditions the Coach from the Memphis Grizzlies came to announce their auditions that were coming up. So that gave me the idea to check it out. <\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: Who is your current favorite Memphis Grizzlies player? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  Tony Allen<\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: Who is your favorite basketball player of all time? <\/h3>\n<p> <b>Valerie:<\/b> Michael Jordan<\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: What is the first thing you notice in a man? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  He has to have a great smile.<\/p>\n<p><iframe width=\"500\" height=\"315\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RUWMrZ0Nwh8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: What qualities do you look for in a boyfriend? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  Personality is a must! Sense of humor, athletic, Smart, must love dogs, and be adventurous. <\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: Do you have a celebrity crush on someone who is in the public eye that you would like to date? We want a feel for your type! <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  Tom Brady and Josh Duhamel, unfortunately, they are already taken!<\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: What was the worst pickup line you have ever heard? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  Do you have a library card?? no&#8230; why?? Cause I want to check you out. CHEESY!<\/p>\n<div class=\"imgRight\">\n<div><a rel=\"lightbox[picture]\" href=\"http:\/\/www.asiancemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/legacy\/201205_MemphisGrizzlieValerie_pic1.jpg\" title=\"Grizz Girl Valerie\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" width=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/www.asiancemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/legacy\/201205_MemphisGrizzlieValerie_pic1.jpg\" alt=\"Grizz Girl Valerie\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"imgCaption\">Grizz Girl Valerie<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>ASIANCE: Name three words that describe you. <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  Outgoing, Smart, Fun<\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: What is your favorite activity to do in Memphis? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES games of course. I also love the dining in Memphis. They have local restaurants that have amazing food. I love Soul Fish and The Beauty Shop. <\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: What is your best feature? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b> People love my Hair. I get compliments on that the most. <\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: What is the most adventurous thing you have done? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  Surfing in Hawaii&#8230;. By the way&#8230; I can&#8217;t swim.<\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: What is the best part about being a Memphis Grizzlies cheerleader? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  The friendships that you develop and helping out in the community. Giving back is always fun and making people smile.<\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: Do you think that Asian\/Asian American Women are finally making strides on the professional cheerleading squads? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  Yes. I think it&#8217;s wonderful that we have an opportunity to be apart of amazing organizations. <\/p>\n<p><iframe width=\"500\" height=\"315\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GIWe3cnqtds\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: What is the greatest accomplishment in your life thus far? <\/h3>\n<p> <b>Valerie:<\/b> wow.. that&#8217;s a tough one. I recently got a new job so that&#8217;s a pretty good accomplishment. I know the job market is pretty tough. I am fortunate to have a wonderful job. <\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: Can you tell us about a crazy fan\/stalker incident? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  I had a fan show up with an 8&#215;10 picture of me and the swimsuit calendar of me in Hawaii while I was there during the PROBOWL. He also showed up at the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio. <\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: Where do you hope your NBA Cheerleading experience will lead you to? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  I didn&#8217;t have any expectations but to dance. It has lead me to great talented dancers. I always wanted to dance when I was younger, but I couldn&#8217;t afford to take any dance lessons. The experience to dance with amazing dancers has been awesome. It was challenging for me, but it was worth it. <\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: How do you manage to look so perfect throughout the game? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  Just keep smiling and live for the moment. <\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: Do you have any \u201cbeauty secrets\u201d that you can share with our readers? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  I wash my hair everyday and use conditioner religiously. I don&#8217;t wear foundation. I always have lip balm with me. I&#8217;m actually low maintenance. Now that I am getting older I need to find some anti-aging lotion and need to wear sunscreen more often. <\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: What advice do you have for young girls aspiring to become NBA Cheerleaders? <\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b>  stay in shape, eat healthy, take dance lessons, stay confident, and just go for it. Don&#8217;t let anyone distract you or bring you down. <\/p>\n<h3>ASIANCE: What do you like of this Jeremy Lin phenomenon? Asian on the court!!<\/h3>\n<p><b>Valerie:<\/b> I think it&#8217;s awesome to see him play and shine on the court. It gives others hope and create dreams that can be achieved. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Grizzlies players aren&#8217;t the only athletes on the court at FedExForum. 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