Coach - Tommy Hood
| Name | Tommy Hood |
|---|---|
| Nickname | |
| Birthplace |
Columba, South Carolina
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| Current Hometown |
Greenville, South Carolina
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| Family (wife/husband, kids) |
Elizabeth, Caleb (4), Olivia (1)
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|---|---|
| What age did you start karate? |
8
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| How long have you been USA Karate National Coach? |
7 years
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| What style of karate do you do? |
Shotokan
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| What's your favorite food? |
just chicken
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| What type of music do you listen to? |
Rock
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| What is your favorite music group or artist? |
Hootie and the Blowfish
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| Do you have any pets? What kind? |
Dog - Big loud hound
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| What is your pets name? |
Bailey
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| Do you have any hidden talents? | |
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Is this your first World Championships as a Coach? What are your thoughts about the World Championships in Paris? |
Yes.
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| Who is your favorite superhero? |
There is only one superhero, thats Superman
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| Who is your hero in real life? Why? |
Ridgley Abele. Greatest man I've ever known.
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| Hobbies |
Working out
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| Favorite Quote |
I hated to lose -Mike Krzyzewski
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| Biggest accomplishment. Why? |
My two children, Caleb and Olivia. Because they are my children.
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| What do you love about competition? |
Camaraderie and the roller coaster ride. I get the most gratification from seeing an athlete succeed and reach his/or her full potential. That is why I do it!
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| Favorite way to relax? |
Smoke a good cigar on my back porch.
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| Advice for the youth athletes in karate? |
What you dream will come true if you put the work and effort in. Its okay to be good at what you do.
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| Where do you get your inspiration from? |
I get my inspiration from my instructor Mr. Abele. He inspires me because he was successful on all levels: athlete, coach, business man, and husband. Each day I try to be as much like him as I can.
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