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Scott Smith

Born:

October 19, 1981

Birthplace:

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Height:

5' 8"

Level:

Senior

Hometown:

Baltimore, Md.

Training Town:

Salt Lake City, Utah

Club:

Salt Lake Figure Skating

Coach:

Stephanee Grosscup

Choreographer:

Stephanee Grosscup

Smith is the 1998 U.S. junior champion.

Began skating at age 7 after trying it at a friend's birthday party ... Participated in the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Program (1989-91) ... Formerly coached by Pam Gregory (1994-2000) and Michael O'Rourke (2000-02) ... Was a member of the U.S. Figure Skating Scholastic Honors Team in 2000 ... Landed at least one quadruple Salchow at the U.S. Championships every year from 2001-06 ... Is the third of four children ... Father is the headmaster of a school and mother is a retired history teacher ... Was rewarded for his participation in the 2000 National Science Fair ... Graduated in 2000 from Glasgow High School in Newark, Del. ... Member of the National Honor Society from 1999-2000 ... Works as a coach part time ... Swims on a team in Salt Lake City ... Father was a nationally ranked tennis player for Trinity University ... Most prized possession is his 2000 silver VW Beetle ... Hobbies include tennis, Ping Pong, skating, swimming, movies and music ... Is a dog lover ... Biggest life-defining moment is placing fourth at the 2003 State Farm U.S. Championships .. After his skating career, would like to skate in shows, teach and do skating commentary on television ... Supports The Salvation Army, Jimmy Fund, Lace Up For Leukemia and the Make-A-Wish foundation ... Skates in fundraising shows for autism, leukemia and The Jimmy Fund ... Would like to meet Bono because he has helped so many people.

SCOTT'S FAVORITES
Favorite sports figure: Roger Federer
Favorite city: Salt Lake City
Favorite season: Summer
Favorite magazine: Newsweek
Favorite gadget: Cell phone
Favorite vacation I've taken: Visiting my sister in Guam
Favorite reality show: American Idol
Favorite drink: Grape juice
Favorite vacation spot: Guam
Favorite quote: "The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare."

SCOTT'S 'THREE THINGS'
Three things I hate doing: Running, laundry and washing dishes
Three things I love doing: Playing tennis, roller blading and playing with my dog, Louie
Three favorite movies: Titanic, A Perfect Murder and Unfaithful
Three things I must have when I leave the house: Wallet, keys and phone
Three favorite bands: Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry and The Wallflowers
Three people I would like to meet: Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong and Roger Federer
Three favorite TV shows: American Idol, Friends and Desperate Housewives
Three favorite web sites: YouTube.com, CraigsList.org and USFigureSkating.org
Three favorite foods: Sushi, pasta and curry
Three favorite drinks: Grape juice, margaritas and appletinis

2010 Season Notes
SP Music: "Victory"
FS Music: Music from James Bond movies

Costumes designed by Elena Pollack

Goal for 2009-10: To have two great skates at the U.S. Championships
2009 Season Notes
SP Music: "Nerve Center" by Vangelis
FS Music: Selections from the Casino Royale soundtrack by David Arnold
2008 Season Notes
SP music: "Night Train" by Buddy Morrow
FS music: "Asturias" by John Williams

Costumes designed by Paul Ginandes
2007 Season Notes
SP music: "Night Train" by Buddy Morrow
FS music: Music from the soundtrack of the 1996 movie Romeo + Juliet
2006 Season Notes
SP Music: "Freedom" by Michael W. Smith
FS Music: Music from the Mask of Zorro soundtrack
2005 Season Notes
SP music: "Freedom" by Michael W. Smith
FS music: "The Prophet"
2004 Season Notes
SP Music: "Time"
FS Music: "Concerto for Saxophone"