U.S. Olympic Athletes
Jessica Gaudy
Team USA Years: 2006-2010
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, Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society
College attended: Burnett Honors College at the University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL)
Degree/major: Digital Media (Game Design Track), minors in Mathematics and Spanish, and a certificate in Spanish Translation
Other college activities: Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
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 place at the Senior Worlds, and to win Worlds.
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, 2009 4th place in Ladies Solo 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), 2009 Southern Region Elite Skater of the Year
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 currently 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. It is impossible for her to do anything that does not look elegant. I also admire Melissa Comin de Candido of Italy for her amazing performance ability.
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: In so many ways, I wouldn't be anywhere in life without my parents.
List your hobbies: Zumba, playing video games, reading, playing guitar, bass, and drums
What music do you listen to during training or competition? Typically, the Beatles.
What makes you a unique and special person: I am very competitive and persistent.
Favorite food before a competition: Power Bar or something similar
Favorite movie: A Hard Day's Night
Favorite place to shop: Game Stop and Forever 21
Most prized possession: my Hšfner bass, my guitar, and my Wii
If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: ecclectic
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.
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, Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society
College attended: Burnett Honors College at the University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL)
Degree/major: Digital Media (Game Design Track), minors in Mathematics and Spanish, and a certificate in Spanish Translation
Other college activities: Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
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 place at the Senior Worlds, and to win Worlds.
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, 2009 4th place in Ladies Solo 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), 2009 Southern Region Elite Skater of the Year
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 currently 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. It is impossible for her to do anything that does not look elegant. I also admire Melissa Comin de Candido of Italy for her amazing performance ability.
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: In so many ways, I wouldn't be anywhere in life without my parents.
List your hobbies: Zumba, playing video games, reading, playing guitar, bass, and drums
What music do you listen to during training or competition? Typically, the Beatles.
What makes you a unique and special person: I am very competitive and persistent.
Favorite food before a competition: Power Bar or something similar
Favorite movie: A Hard Day's Night
Favorite place to shop: Game Stop and Forever 21
Most prized possession: my Hšfner bass, my guitar, and my Wii
If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: ecclectic
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.
