2013-14 Men's Tennis Roster
Johan Skattum
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Oslo, Norway
- High School:
- Wang Toppidretts Gymnast
Johan Skattum
Class: Freshman
Major: Undeclared
Height: 5-10
Birthdate/Place: February 1994 in Gjovik, Norway
Parents: Lisa Smith Skattum and Ted Skattum
Hometown: Oslo, Norway
High School: Wang Toppidretts Gymnast, Oslo, Norway
General: Full name is Johan Smith Skattum...son of Lisa Smith and Ted Skattum...stands 5-10...born in February 1994 in Gjovik, Norway...undeclared major.
Fall 2013: Played in three fall tournaments, going 4-4 in singles and 1-5 in doubles...went 3-1 in the Duke Fab Four Invite, taking fifth place in the Blue Singles Division of the tournament.
Prep Highlights: Attended Wang Toppidretts Gymnast in Oslo, Norway...ranked No. 1 in Norway in the U14, U16 and U18 age groups...ranked No.1 in Europe in the U14 class...won Norwegian Championships three times for 14s and three times for 18s (one indoor and two outdoor)...semifinalist of the European Championships in U16 age group...advanced to three ITF finals.
Off Court with Johan
The best thing about being a Tar Heel tennis player is: being a part of a prestigious program and the support system you get as a student-athlete.
My favorite things about playing for Coach Paul are: how much he cares about the team and his will to make us better.
Since last year the aspect of my game I've worked on the most is: my serve.
My best friend on a college tennis team is: Fedor Baev at Northwestern.
My greatest strength as a tennis player is: My solid groundstrokes and stamina.
The best movie I've seen recently is: Prisoners, even though it is really creepy.
If I could compete in another sports at UNC it would be: if only we had a cross country skiing team.
The music act I'd most like to see in person is: Ylvis (What does the Fox say?)
The personal interest I have that might surprise my teammates is: I am a half decent guitarist.
My favorite post-match meal would consist of: quesadillas.
My favorite beverage is: lemonade.
My favorite food made by a relative is: Aunt Derse's Christmas Cookies.
My favorite guilty pleasures food wise are: Chocolate Cake and Mac and Cheese.
If I possessed the gift of time travel I'd like to go to: the 1920s...the Great Gatsby Era.
My most prized possession is: my computer.
If I could go to dinner with a famous person it would be: Ellen Degeneres or Morgan Freeman.
My dream job is: to own hotels.
The most interesting person I've met at UNC is: Jack Murray.
Johan Skattum's Career Stats
Season Singles Doubles
Fall 2013 4-4 1-5
Career Totals 4-4 1-5
