Jessica Gaudy
Team USA Years: 2006-2009
Hometown: Melbourne, FL
Current residence: Melbourne, FL and Orlando, FL
Education:
High school attended: West Shore Jr./Sr. High School
Year of graduation: 2008
Location of high school: Melbourne, FL
Other high school activities: "Varsity" (AP) Physics
College attended: Burnett Honors College at the University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL)
Year of graduation: 2012
Degree/major: Physics, with minors in Mathematics and Spanish, and a certificate in Spanish Translation
Other college activities: Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
Career goals: Undecided. Perhaps lawyer, physicist, or engineer.
Current skating club: Space Coast Skating Club, Melbourne, FL018
Coaches name: Joe and Marie Gaudy
When did you begin skating: age 1, competing since age 10
Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: To win Worlds, and to compete at Worlds in World Class Team Dance
Team USA Sport Accomplishments: 2006 World Bronze Medalist in Junior Dance, 2007 World Silver Medalist in Junior Dance, 2008 World Silver Medalist in Junior Dance
Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports: 2002 Southern Region J.O. Skater of the Year, 2006-2008 Al Caprara
Memorial Award Recipient, 2008 Southern Region Elite Skater of the Year (with Joey Rodriguez)
Other awards and/or honors received outside of roller sports: High School Honors - 2005 Honors Geometry Awarad, 2006 Precalculus Award, 2006 Spanish III Award, 2006 Driver Education Award,
2007 Honors Physics Award, 2007 Spanish IV Award, 2008 Advanced Placement Physics Award, 2008 Advanced Placement Spanish Award
Other sports you participate in: I used to play basketball for a local league. I was short and couldn't jump, but I could
always steal the ball.
Who is your favorite sports figure: Heather Menard, because she is such a skilled and beautiful skater. I also admire
Melissa Comin de Candido of Italy, because she is very athletic and agressive when she skates.
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: In so many ways, I wouldn't have gotten anywhere
in life without my parents.
List your hobbies: Zumba, playing video games, reading, playing guitar and drums
What music do you listen to during training or competition?: It depends, but revently, the Beatles.
What makes you a unique and special person: my very stubborn and competitive personality
Favorite quote or term: "There's nothing you can do that can't be done." -The Beatles
Favorite food before a competition: usually a club or grilled cheese sandwich (inspired by Jeff Clement and Harriett Lee Graham)
Favorite movie: A Hard Day's Night
Favorite place to shop: Hot Topic and Game Stop
Most prized possession: my guitar and my Wii
If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: dedicated
Family Information:
Father’s name: Joe Gaudy
Father’s occupation: skating rink co-owner
Mother’s name: Marie Gaudy
Mother’s occupation: skating rink co-owner
Family Members Who Have Competed or Are Competing in Amateur or Professional Athletics: My parents were national champions in
Senior Dance in 1972 and 1973, and have coached several national and world champions in the past.
