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Jay Yostanto

Born:

March 10, 1994

Birthplace:

Fullerton, Calif.

Height:

5' 10"

Level:

Junior

Hometown:

Yorba Linda, Calif.

College:

UC Berkeley (2016)

Training Town:

Oakland, Calif.

Club:

The SC of New York

Coach:

Derrick Delmore, Justin Dillon, Lynn Smith

Choreographer:

Derrick Delmore

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*2009 U.S. novice pewter medalist, '08 U.S. intermediate bronze medalist, '07 U.S. juvenile silver medalist

SKATING NOTES

Started skating at age 5 because his kindergarten class took a field trip to an ice rink ... Participated in the Basic Skills Program for four years.

PERSONAL NOTES

Has an older brother, Jeff ... Parents are Johannes, a civil engineer, and Lydia, a dentist ... Has one dog named Cloud ... Studying chemical engineering ... Member of the Distinguished Aztec Academic Program and Collegiate Scholar Program ... Also named Anaheim Eagle Scout of the Year ... Helps fundraising efforts for local charities at his church ... Volunteers at club competitions and the senior citizen center ... Organized a coastal clean up day.

IN MY WORDS

If I wasn't a figure skater, I would ... be a tennis player. I always enjoyed playing tennis with my brother for fun and I'm sure that I could become passionate about tennis if I had to compete in the sport.

I look up to ... my coach Derrick Delmore. He understands me extremely well and is patient and a wonderful mentor in both skating and life. He is a lifelong friend and I aspire to be more like him every day.

My favorite thing about being a figure skater is ... going to different countries to compete for Team USA. I love to travel and see different cultures.

I started skating because ... of a kindergarten field trip. My mom signed me up to group classes before the field trip to make sure I was at least acquainted with the ice beforehand. My first coach who taught the group classes picked me out and believed I might be a good skater in the future. I started taking private lessons with her soon after and 13 years later, here I am.

I manage my pre-skate jitters by ... putting on my Beats Studio headphones and blasting music before I compete. The headphones are so soundproof that I can put on any music I'm in the mood for and just tune out everybody else. This is an amazing tool for focusing and being able to relax before competing and helps to keep away distractions from my ears.

My hobbies are ... playing computer games, piano and tennis.

The best moment of my skating career thus far was ... competing at my first JGP last year in Italy. It was an unbelievable experience to represent Team USA at a qualifying international competition and the lessons learned and memories gained from it are irreplaceable. Being part of a team and representing the country you love while competing in the sport you are extremely passionate about is the best feeling in the world. Making friends from many different countries and seeing the sights of different cultures is an amazing and invigorating experience.

MY FAVORITES

Ways to condition: Working out at the gym, stretching, ballet, trampoline work

Jump: Triple Axel

Thing to do on a day off: Hang out with friends

Ways to relax: Drawing, listening to music, playing computer games, hanging out with friends

Olympic sport: Gymnastics

Team: L.A. Lakers

Food: Pizza

TV genre: Sitcom

I PREFER

Gloves or No Gloves

E-Reader or Book

Jump or Spin

Theater or Rental

Homecooking or Restaurant

Treadmill or Trail

Short Program or Free Skate

Pre-competition nap: No

PAST SEASON NOTES

2013 Season Notes
SP Music: "Hollywood Nocturne" and "Caravan" by Brian Setzer Orchestra
FS Music: "Reflections of Passion" by Yanni, "Eclipse" by Cirque du Soleil

SP costume designed by Pat Pearsall, FS costume designed by Stephanie Handler
2012 Season Notes
SP Music: Music from The Untouchables soundtrack by Ennio Morricone
FS Music: Music from the Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story soundtrack by Randy Edelman
2010 Season Notes
SP Music: "Walk on the Wild Side" by Jimmy Smith
FS Music: "Jumper" by John Powell

SP costume designed by Elena Pollack and FS costume designed by Wendy Burge and Pollack

Goal for 2009-10: To qualify for the U.S. Championships
2009 Season Notes
SP Music: "Walk on the Wild Side" by Jimmy Smith
FS Music: Music from the Rocky soundtrack by Bill Conti
2008 Season Notes
SP Music: Music from Star Wars by John Williams
FS Music: Music from Rocky by Bill Conti

IJS Personal Bests

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

U.S. QUALIFYING COMPETITION

U.S. Champs junior men's FS Watch
U.S. Champs junior men's SP Watch
U.S. Champs - Junior Men's FS Watch
U.S. Champs - Junior Men's SP Watch