from the generosity of the prominent businessman from chicago, holliday and his coach les hanson set out for the east coast in the month of october. since the u.s. nationals were to be held in orlando, florida at the amway arena in january 1992, coach hanson thought it would be wise to get better acquainted with the east coast judges and competitors through a series of exhibitions. the first stop was clearwater, florida, florida, then progressed on to providence, rhode island, philadelphia, pennsylvania, and ended in new york city. holliday qualified for the national championships that year and finished in 13th place.