Gregory Thompson
2011 Men's Inline Hockey World Team Member
Gregory Thompson of Bayport, New York, was a member of the USARS Men’s Inline Hockey team who took home the Gold Medal from the 2010 FIRS Inline Hockey World Championship in Beroun, Czech Republic, July 12-17, 2010. He has been apart of team USA since the 2005 season, and has been world champion five times: 2005, 2006, 2008 2009, and 2010. Greg attended Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO, where he was a four time National champion, a 3 time MVP, and was a 4 time first team All American. He currently skates for Mission Labeda Snipers, and is sponsored by Mission Hockey and Labeda.
Member of Team USA: 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11
City: Bayport
State: NY
Birthplace: Patchogue, NY
Hometown: Bayport, NY
Current Residence: Bayport, NY
Education:
High School Attended: Bayport- Blue Point High School
Year of Graduation: 2002
Location of High School: Bayport, NY
Sports you competed in while in High School (include number of years): Roller Hockey (4 years)
High School Honors: Long Island Champions
College Attended: Lindenwood University (St.Charles, MO)
Year of Graduation: 2007
Degree/Major: Human Service/Recreational Sports
Sports you competed in while in College (include number of years): Roller Hockey (4 years)
College Honors: 4 Time D1 National Champion, 3 Time MVP, 4 Time First Team All American
Occupation, Current Employer: State Wars Hockey
Career Goals: I hope to someday raise a family and make lots of money.
Current Skating Club: Mission Labeda Snipers
Coaches Name: Tim McManus
Began Skating: 8
Are you sponsored and if so, by whom: Mission Hockey and Labeda
Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports:
Memeber of the 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 World Championship teams. 2005 & 2009 World Games Champion. 2009 Elmer Ringeisen Sportsmanship Award winner. 2010 USARS Team of the year.
Other sports you participate in: Baseball, Basketball, and Football
Who is your favorite sports figure: Wayne Gretzky- He is the best player to ever play the game and he carries himself very well (On and off the rink).
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: My parents- Always taught me respect and to treat people the right way!
List your hobbies: Traveling, the beach, friends, can jam, family, camping, floating, and sleeping!
What music do you listen to during training or competition? A little bit of everything! Jay-z usually gets me going.
What makes you a unique and special person: I always put the team first. Sure I want to perform well but if the team isn’t winning then my personal success is useless!
If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: Competitor
Anything else you would like us to know about you:
Family Information:
Mother’s Name: Linda Thompson
Mother’s Occupation: College advisor
Sister’s: Elese (Currently Studying)
