Alexander Johnson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goFZ_irYKJs
Born: May 15, 1990 – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Height: 5'9"
Level: Junior
School: Hopkins Senior High School
Home Club: Braemar-City of Lakes FSC
Hometown: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Training Town: Edina, Minnesota
Coach: Joan Orvis
Choreographer: Sebastien Britten, Joan Orvis

Competitive History
2007 Junior Grand Prix (Bulgaria) - 4th
2007 Gardena Spring Trophy, Junior - 3rd
2007 State Farm U.S. Championships, Novice - 2nd
2007 Midwestern Sectional, Novice - 2nd
2007 Upper Great Lakes Regional, Novice - 2nd
2006 North American Challenge Skate, Novice - 2nd
2006 State Farm U.S. Championships, Novice - 9th
2006 Midwestern Sectional, Novice - 3rd
2006 Upper Great Lakes Regional, Novice - 2nd
2005 U.S. Junior Championships, Intermediate - 5th
2005 Upper Great Lakes Regional, Intermediate - 1st
2004 U.S. Junior Championships, Intermediate - 13th
2004 Upper Great Lakes Regional, Intermediate - 2nd
2003 U.S. Junior Championships, Juvenile - 12th
2003 Upper Great Lakes Regional, Juvenile - 2nd
2002 U.S. Junior Championships, Juvenile - 16th
2002 Upper Great Lakes Regional, Juvenile - 3rd

2007-08 Season Notes
SP Music: "Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor" by Camille Saint-Saens; FS Music: "Introduction and Rondo capriccioso" by Camille Saint-Saens and "Meditation" from Thais by Massenet ... Costume designer is Hazel Matthys.

Goals are to continue to improve his skating technically and making his triple-triple combinations more consistent ... Also would like to win the 2008 U.S. junior title and qualify for the 2008 World Junior Championships in Bulgaria.

Notes
Johnson started skating at the age of 3 in hockey skates ... His dad flooded the backyard to make an ice rink ... Transitioned into figure skates and started taking private lessons at 9 years old ... His sister, Shannon, competed as a synchronized skater in high school ... Previously skated with Chelsey Jernberg (2003-05) ... Formerly coached by Sandra Johansson (1999-2000) ... Attends Hopkins Senior High School in Minnetonka, Minn. ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Was the Parade Grand Marshall in the 2007 St. Paul Winter Carnival Parade ... Volunteers with Operation Snuggles by making fleece hats, blankets and pillows for patients in local hospitals ... Hobbies include pilates, camping, swimming, water skiing, hanging out with friends, bonfires, relaxing, going to the beach, traveling, music and watching the stars ... Favorite foreign country to travel to is Italy ... Has a passion for soccer ... Not many people know that Johnson secretly wishes he could be a singer, even though he is not very good at it ... Biggest life-defining moment was placing second in novice at the 2007 State Farm U.S. Championships ... Would like to be on "The Amazing Race" ... Wants to meet Michelle Kwan "because of her tremendous passion she shows toward everything she does and her ability to overcome any obstacle that occurs in her life." ... Listens to Ben Harper, Matt Nathanson, Howie Day, Damien Rice, Augustana and Counting Crows.

Favorite TV shows: House, MythBusters, American Idol
Favorite movies: Blood Diamond, Miracle
Favorite charity: Operation Snuggles
Favorite celebrity: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Favorite book: The Kite Runner
Favorite web site: www.facebook.com
Favorite foods: Pretzels, strawberries, hummus
Favorite drink: Water