McGrew, Larry – Interview

Larry McGrew
2-time World Pairs Champion/USARS Hall of Fame

What has life been like for Larry McGrew after your artistic roller skating days?

Life has been good. I taught skating in addition to working a full time job for approximately 10 years. Life at that time became very hectic. My job moved me from Orange County to San Diego. Things go complicated because I was commuting from San Diego to Orange twice a week. It got to the point to where I realized I was not happy spending so much time on the road. I was constantly tired and it affected my full time job. I decided that I was not going to teach anymore. It was sad in a way because I felt I was letting down the skaters and their families. However I was extremely unhappy.

Medeiros, Heath – Interview

Heath Medeiros
3-time Men's Singles World Champion/USARS Hall of Fame

What has life been like for Heath Medeiros after your artistic roller skating days?

Life has had its ups and downs just like in the roller skating days. It took me a long time to morn the loss of my skating life; in 1994 I couldn’t wait to stop skating to have a “normal” life. However, the lack of direction for me left me floundering for a few years while trying to figure out “who am I now?” Finally I returned to school and became a massage therapist, which I now have passion for like I did for in my skating days. All in all it’s been a great life so far...

Monturo, Rick – Interview

Rick Monturo
WC Men's Singles 1982 World Bronze Medalist

What has life been like for Rick Monturo after your artistic roller skating days?
After I left skating, I went into advertising. I've been doing that for almost 20 years now, having worked all over the world and done some fun campaigns. I've been on sabbatical working on a book, and hope to get it published and go back to work next year.