Nicole Leonard
Team USA Years: 3 years (2007, 2008, 2009)
Hometown: Yorba Linda, CA
Current residence: Yorba Linda, CA
Education:
High school attended: Esperanza High School
Year of graduation: 2010
Location of high school: Anaheim, CA
Sports you competed in while in high school (include number of years): Roller skating (about 15 years), Kenpo Karate (about 12 years)
Occupation, current employer: Party Hostess-Fountain Valley Skating Center
Current skating club: Fountain Valley, CA
Coaches name: Bob Leonard, Bob LaBriola, Chris Baerg, and Carole Leonard
When did you begin skating: I was about 2 years old.
Are you sponsored and if so, by whom: Foot Foundations
Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: Continue representing the U.S. at the World Championships and represent our country as best as I possibly can.
Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports:
Team USA 2007 member
2007 Junior International Solo Dance World Champion
2007 Figure Skater of the Year
Team USA 2008 member
2008 Junior International Solo Dance World Champion
2008 Figure Skater of the Year
2008 California State Games Female Athlete of the Year.
2008 USOC Skater of the Year
Other awards and/or honors received outside of roller sports:
ABC 7 News Cool Kid of the Year
Other sports you currently participate in: Kenpo karate
Who is your favorite sports figure: Shawn Johnson
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: Derek Leonard (my older brother)-He is always there for me whenever I need his support and he always pushes me to succeed. My parents show their non-stop support for me in whatever i do.
List your hobbies: Roller skating, Karate, Dance.
What music do you listen to during training or competition? Indie
What makes you a unique and special person: When I set my goals, I do whatever it takes to reach them. Giving up is not an option. I set my standards high and always strive to be the best I can be.
Favorite food before a competition: Spaghetti!
Favorite movie: She's the Man
Favorite place to shop: Buffalo Exchange
Most prized possession: World Championship Gold Medals, My crystal rock =)
If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: Determined
Anything else you would like us to know about you:
Family Information:
Father’s name: Bob Leonard
Father’s occupation: Skating instructor, karate instructor, and real estate agent.
Mother’s name: Carole Leonard
Mother’s occupation: Skating instructor
Brothers: Bobby, Derek, and Brett
Family Members Who Have Competed or Are Competing in Amateur or Professional Athletics:
Other Events/Sports: Bob, Carole, Bobby, Derek, and Brett have all rollerskated.
