U.S. Olympic Athletes

Erik Barney

Team USA Years: 1

Hometown: Marlton, NJ

Current residence: Marlton, NJ 

Education: Burlington County College

High school attended: Cherokee High School

Year of graduation: 2008

Location of high school: Marlton, NJ
 
Sports you competed in while in high school (include number of years): Ice Hockey & Inline

College attended: BCC

Year of graduation: 2012

Degree/major: Business

Occupation, current employer:  Delivery Driver/Take-Out, Pietros Pizza

Current skating club: Growl 90's

When did you begin skating: Age 7

Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: Improve my 1 on 1 game


Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports:


Bronze Medals in AAA Torhs and Platinum Narch


Who is your favorite sports figure: Mike Modano

Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: My Pop Pop, he is a prime example of the term 'if you work hard you can succeed in whatever you want.'  He is the perfect role model.


List your hobbies: Hockey, Music, Gym, Getting Money

What music do you listen to during training or competition? Mostly rap (Eminem), some hard rock

What makes you a unique and special person:   If I want something or want to be the best at something I will do everything in my power to make sure I achieve my goal.  I am a very determined person when my mind is set to something.

Favorite food before a competition: Mom's Pasta

Favorite movie: Cinderella Man

Favorite place to shop: Pac Sun/Zumies

Most prized possession: Signed Mike Modano Team USA stick

If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: Loyalty

Anything else you would like us to know about you:

Family Information:

Father’s name: Dan

Father’s occupation: Construction

Mother’s name: Stephanie

Mother’s occupation: Real Estate Agent

Brothers: 1 brother, Bill

Sisters:

Spouse’s (if married):

Children’s name and ages:

Family Members Who Have Competed or Are Competing in Amateur or Professional Athletics:

My Pop Pop played for the Philadelphia Eagles and while he was on the New Orleans Saints, he held the ball for Tom Dempsey's longest field goal in NFL history, still hasn't been broken to this day.

Olympic Games:

Pan American Games:

World University Games:

Other Events/Sports: