John Burchfield, Pan Am Championship bronze medalist in the combined event, qualified to represent the USA in the Pan Am Games this October in Guadalajara, Mexico. John is also one of the 13 junior athletes to compete in the world figure skating championships in Brasilia, Brazil this November. John has been a USA world team member from 2008-2011and always excites the audience with the strength of his jumps and spins!
Team USA Years: 2008-2012
Hometown: Cocoa, FL
Current residence: Tampa, FL
Personal website/journal/web log (blog) address:
High school attended: Cocoa High School
Year of graduation: 2011
Location of high school: Cocoa, FL
Sports you competed in while in high school (include number of years): Track (3 years)
Other high school activities: Student Government and JROTC
College attended: University of South Florida
Year of graduation: 2015
Degree/major: Medical Technology
Current skating club: Orlando Skating Club
Coaches name: Vickie Bateman and Missy Moore-Lingo
When did you begin skating: 2000
Are you sponsored and if so, by whom: Edea Boots and Komplex Wheels
Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: 2012 Junior Free skating World Champion
Team USA Sport Accomplishments: 2nd in Combined (2009 World Championships) 3rd in Freestyle (2011 World Championships)
Pan American Games: 3rd in (2011 Pan-American Championships) 4th at (2011 Pan-American Games)
Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports: Southern region Elite Skater of the Year
Other awards and/or honors received outside of roller sports: Veterans of foreign Wars medal, Scholar/Athlete medal, Bright Futures Scholarship
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: My Dad, he is my biggest supporter and great person
List your hobbies: Working out, Eating, Hanging out with friends
Favorite food before a competition: Pizza or French Fries
Favorite place to shop: Hollister and AX
Family Information:
Father’s name: Rob Burchfield