Heather Turley

Heather Turley of Spring, TX competed with her husband, Kyle Turley at the 56th World Championships in Brasilia, Brazil this past November winning the Silver Medal in the World Class Dance event. The 2011 world meet marked their sixth world championship team dance medal together. Directly after the world championships in Brazil, Kyle and Heather competed in the International Roller Cup in Modena, Italy which was also shown live on ESPN3 December 4, 2011.

Team USA Years: 2000, 2001, 2003-2010

City, State: Garden City, MI

Birthplace: St. Charles, MO

Hometown: Garden City, MI

Current Residence: Garden City, MI and Spring, TX

Education:

High School Attended: Garden City High School

Year of Graduation: 2003

High School Honors: Salutatorian; National Honor Society

College Attended: University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Year of Graduation: 2007

Degree/Major: Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Biopsychology

College Honors: Dean’s List; National Collegiate Honor Society

Career Goals: Get my PhD. And become a Neuropsycologist

Current Skating Club: Champions Roller World – Spring, TX

Coaches Name: Kerri Hefner and Robin Boyer

Began Skating: 1992 Age 7

Number of years you have been competing: 16

How did you become interested in skating? Saturday Classes

What is your favorite competition? World Championships

Who is your favorite skater and why? My fellow team mates because they all truly love this sport and continue to dedicate themselves to make it so enjoyable and great.

Favorite Food: Cheese Enchiladas

Favorite Movie: My Cousin Vinny

Most prized possession: My Degree

Pets: My new kitty Tex

Sponsor: Harlick and Roll-Line

Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: Become the World Champion

Team USA Sport Accomplishments:

1 Gold Medal and 2 Silver Medals in Junior World Class Dance
1 Bronze Medal in Senior World Class Dance

Who is your favorite sports figure: Kerry Strug

What music do you listen to during training or competition? Country, Rock and Disney Tunes

Family Information:

Father’s Name: John Menard