Jeremy Allen

Team USA Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
City, State: Cedar Hill, TX

Birthplace: Madera, CA
Hometown: Madera, CA
Current Residence: Cedar Hill, TX

Education:
High School Attended: Chowchilla Union High School
Year of Graduation: 1997
Location of High School: Chowchilla, CA
Sports you competed in while in High School (include number of years):
Football (4 years)
Basketball (2 years)
Hockey (4 years)
College Attended: California State University of Phoenix
Year of Graduation: 2003
Degree/Major: Kinesiology
Sports you competed in while in College (include number of years):
Ice Hockey (3 years)
College Football (2 years)
College Honors: Team Captain of Ice Hockey team.

Occupation, Current Employer:
Recreation Coordinator, City of Cedar Hill
Career Goals: Recreation Coordinator

Current Skating Club: Decatur Haters (Decatur, TX)
Coaches Name: Don Allen
Began Skating: Age 5, 1983
Number of years you have been competing: 23
Number of years involved in skating: 23
How did you become interested in skating?
Skating has been in the family. I'm 3rd generation in family to be competing in skating. Grandfather participated in original roller derby. Father has played and still currently coaches at a high level including Team USA manager
What is your favorite competition?
Favorite Comptition is Hardball Nationals.
Who is your favorite skater and why?
Sergio Silva is my faviorite skater. He is one of the better skaters in the world. He also carries a similar build as I do.

Favorite web links: www.hardballrollerhockey.com
Favorite quote or term: "Play like there is no tomorrow"
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Movie: Top Gun
Favorite place to shop: Sports Authority
Most prized possession: US Olympic Sports Festival Medal
Pets: None
Most thrilling experience:
Living in Italy playing pro roller hockey but more specifically seeing Rome and the Colloseum.
Most embarrassing experience: I don't have any but I can give you some of other U.S team members from previous trips!
Are you sponsored and if so, by whom:
Sponsor: Decatur Skate
Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: Win Nationals and of course World Championships.

Team USA Sport Accomplishments: Haven't attained any "yet"
Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports:
Named Co-Captain of Team USA for the 2007 World Championships
Other sports you participate in:
Raquetball, Golf, Basketball, and Softball
Who is your favorite sports figure: Micheal Jordan
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why:
My father. He has always been a very moral and good person. He has good people skills and generally everyone likes him. He has taught many many life and hockey lessons.
List your hobbies: Working out either through sports or at the gym
What music do you listen to during training or competition?
Top Gun Sound Track. j.k. Josh. A little of everything.
What makes you a unique and special person:
I have done so many different things and had so many different experiences including flying, traveling, education, and jobs I have done.
If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: Perserverence

Family Information:
Father’s Name: Don Allen
Father’s Occupation: Rink Owner
Mother’s Name: Jaquline Allen
Mother’s Occupation: Assistant for High School
Brother’s: Daryl Allen