Team USA Years: 2006, 2007

City, State: Cypress, TX

Birthplace:  Houston, TX

Hometown:  Cypress, TX

Education:

High School Attended: Cypress Woods High School

Year of Graduation: 2010

Location of High School: Cypress, TX

Sports you competed in while in High School (include number of years): Basketball (3 Yrs)

Current Skating Club: High Point Speed Club

Coaches Name: Shannon Shuskey and Scott Hiatt

Began Skating: Age 6, 1998

Number of years you have been competing: 8

Number of years involved in skating: 8

How did you become interested in skating? My mom signed he up for skate lessons when I was 5 1/2 years old.  The rink had a speed team.  I liked to go fast and wanted to do what I saw the older kids doing.  So, about 6 months or so later, we went to a practice and the rest is history.

What is your favorite competition? Outdoor and Indoor Nationals

Who is your favorite skater and why? Jermy Anderson because he always gives 100%.  I have never seen him give up in a race.

Recent skating highlights:

Track Champion at the 2007 Outdoor National Championships which sealed a spot for me on the 2007 World Team! Set 2 National Records, one in the 1000 meter race and 1 in the 500 meter race both on the Track.

Favorite web links: Luigino.com and myspace.com

Favorite quote or term: "I'm not cockey, I'm confident"! Also,
"When you have used up all the strength in your legs, USE YOUR HEART"!

Favorite Food:

Burgers and pulled chicken sandwiches

Favorite Movie: Glory Road and Coach Carter

Favorite place to shop: Footlocker, Champs, Online Stores, Macy's

Most prized possession: My Skates

Pets: None, Zero, Zip!

Most thrilling experience: My first rollercoaster ride in Las Vegas at New York, New York in 2001.

Most embarrassing experience: I'm too embarrased to say! Ha Ha!!

Sponsor: Luigino and Matter Wheels

Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: To get stronger as a skater and bring home many, many, Gold Medals from the World Championships!

Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports:

6 Times National Indoor Champion, I have set about 18 National Records during my 8 years of Speed Skating.  Numerous Skater of the Year Awards!

Other sports you participate in: Basketball and Track

Who is your favorite sports figure: Michael Jordan and Ali- "The Champ"

Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why:

That's easy! MY DAD without a doubt!  He has always been there for me. Much Love Dad!  You're the Best!  You too Mommy!

List your hobbies: Skating, Basketball, Baseball, Track, Football.  I love all sports.

What music do you listen to during training or competition? Rap, Hip Hop and R&B

What makes you a unique and special person: I like to keep it real.

If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: Unbelievable!

Anything else you would like us to know about you: No, I just like to keep it real. Oh, I'm an only child, therefore I'm just a little bit spoiled!

Family Information:

Father’s Name: Bo Thomas

Father’s Occupation: Owns a Property Tax Consulting Firm

Mother’s Name:  Rhonda Thomas

Mother’s Occupation: Mortgage Broker and Property Tax Consultant