Answered on July 12, 2000

1. What music are you using for your new programs? I haven't decided what music I am going to use for the next season. My search for the perfect music is still being worked on.

2. What are your plans for next season? I really am working hard on getting the triple Axel, quad Salchow and the quad toe. I hope to get at least one of those jumps this year. As far as results go, I am hoping for a top 8 finish at the Nationals this year.

3. Have you ever tired, or wanted to try, pairs skating or ice dancing? I have never tried any other discipline of skating because my main love of skating is to jump.  You do not get to perform jumps as often as a pairs skater.

4. What has been the most memorible performance you have given? I have two very memorable performances. My long program at 1998 Nationals when I won the junior men's divison and my short program at the 1999 Nationals in Salt Lake City.

5. How old were you when you landed your first triple jump? I was 12 years old when I first landed my triple jumps.  The jumps were the triple Salchow and triple toe loop.

6. How much input do you have in the selection of the music that you skate to? As I have gotten older, I have had more say in what I skate to. For my newest programs, I am deciding what I skate to.

7. Do you do any off of the ice training? I have been doing off ice training in the pool and with rubber bands to help lengthen and strengthen my muscles to prevent injuries and to keep me in shape.

8. Who are your favorite skaters and why? My favorite female skater is Midori Ito for her incredible jumps. My favorite male skater is Todd Eldridge for his over all skating package.

9. Do your siblings skate? I have two older sisters and neither of them skate. My younger brother skates but just for fun. He can do all of his single jumps and a double Salchow.

10. What college will you be attending, if any? Since I just graduated from high school this year I am going to take next year off from school and really focus on my skating. I will go to college sometime in my life though!