Leading Edge Coach History
6. Jihoon Chae
(Coaching Period : September 2011 through present)
5. Suntae Chea
(Coaching Period : April 2011 through September 2011)
4. Yunmi Kim
(Coaching Period : March 2009 through March 2011)
3. Sooyeon Yeo
(Coaching Period : June 2008 through March 2009, Present: Washington club VA. coach)
2. Yunmi Kim
(Coaching Period : December 2004 through May 2008)
DOB : December 1, 1980
One of the most decorated athletes in the sport, Kim won her first Olympic gold medal in the ‘94 Lillehammer Winter Games at the age of thirteen. She is currently in the Guinness Book of World records as the youngest Olympic gold medalist in any sport. After winning her second Olympic Gold in ‘98 Nagano and countless World Cup gold medals, she retired at an early age of 22 to become a coach and a student as an Athletic Trainer.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Yonsei University, Seoul; Korea; 2003
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Towson University, Maryland; U.S.; 2009
Related Link
Yunmi Kim Biography from Wikipedia
1. Founder : Jaemok(Kevin) Chun
(Coaching Period : April 2004 through November 2004)
DOB : October 5, 1973
The Leading Edge Short Track Speedskating Club was organized by Jaemok (Kevin) Chun in the Spring of 2004, this allowed more practice time for competitive area skaters. We belong to Chesapeake Speedskating which oversees clubs in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Leading Edge is a direct member of U.S. Speedskating, which is the national governing organization of amateur and elite speedskating.
Decorated Skaters
Overall National Champions
2010 Julian Wood
2006 – 2007 Kang Hyun Song
2004 – 2005 Jae Min Kim
2003 Dr. Stephen Gunther
National Event Winners
2010 – 333M Maame Biney
2009 – 1000M Patrick Choi
2005 – 1500M Julian Wood (National Record)
Rob Plum
2010 Waussau, WI – 2nd overall and 1st in 1000M & 1500M
2009 Midland, MI – 2nd overall and 1st in 1,000M
2008 Milwaukee, WI – 3rd overall and 1st in 500M
2007 Cleveland, OH – 3rd overall
2006 Madison, WI – 1st overall and 1st 1,500M
Category 1
2008 – 2010 Julian Wood
Category 2
2006 – 2007 Junior Top 16 Patrick Choi
Junior World
2010 Taipei, Taiwan Julian Wood - 38 overall
