Josh Englund
Josh Englund of Sedro-Wolley, Washington, has represented the United States as a member of the USA Rink Hockey World Team every year since 2001 - and most recently at the 2009 Worlds in Vigo and Ponte Vedra, Spain. Josh began skating at the age of 1-1/2 in his family-owned Skagit Skate Center in Burlington, Washington.
Team USA Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
City, State: Sedro-Woolley, WA
Birthplace: Everett, WA
Hometown: Sedro-Woolley, WA
Current Residence: Sedro-Woolley, WA
Education:
High School Attended: Centralia High School
Year of Graduation: 2000
Location of High School: Centralia, WA
High School Honors: Honors in Photography
College Attended: Skagit Valley College
Year of Graduation: 2006
Degree/Major: Business Transfer Degree
Occupation: Manager
Current Employer: Skagit State
Current Skating Club: Washington Warriors, Olympia, WA
Coaches Name: Dani Lewis: Olympia, WA
Began Skating: 1 ½ years old, 1983
Number of years involved in skating: 25 years
How did you become interested in skating? Skating is my family business.
What is your favorite competition? 2001 World Championships in Argentina
Recent skating highlights: First place at the 29th Tournoi Mondial Senior de Rink Hockey in Touring France 2006
Favorite web links: www.hardballrollerhockey.com
Favorite quote or term: “Life is not a journey to the grave with the
intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW-- What a Ride!"
Favorite Food: Pizza and Orange Chicken (but not together!)
Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Most prized possession: My Family
Pets: A cockatoo named Iago
Most thrilling experience: Going Sky Diving
Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: Improve skills, improve knowledge of game.
Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports: “Player of the Year” in roller hockey 2002 from USARS. Undefeated national champion in 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004. MVP at Nationals in 2006.
Other sports you participate in: Speed Skating
Who is your favorite sports figure: Michael Jordan
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: My Grandpa and my Dad. They are both great people, great entrepreneurs, and great innovators.
List your hobbies: Working out, speed skating, having fun.
What music do you listen to during training or competition? Techno, rap, dance.
If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: WARRIOR
Family Information:
Father’s Name: Gary Father’s Occupation: Owner, Skaggit Skate.
Mother’s Name: Karen Mother’s Occupation: Owner, Skaggit Skate.
Brothers’: Alex and Adam
