Career
He competed four times at the United States. Championships, in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2008. Ward is known for his flexibility, as well as jumping and spinning in both directions. His moves include the cantilever, the hydroblade and the splits.
Ward was coached by Page Lipe in Minneapolis for 18 years.
In 2007, he and Lipe co-coached Kirsten Olson who played the role of Nikki Fletcher, the "Jumping Shrimp," in the Disney movie Ice Princess (2005). During the 2010-2011 ice show season, Ward played Aladdin in Holiday on Ice"s (HOI) European tour.
He was then asked to be a principal skater in the HOI shows "Speed" and "Speed II", touring parts of Europe from the Netherlands to Norway from 2011–2013. In the 2013-2014 season, he performed as a principal in the new HOI production of "Platinum" in France and Germany.
Ward graduated from Minneapolis North.
In 2007, he began co-coaching with Kori Ade in Highland Park, Illinois. In spring 2013, Ward and Ade moved to Monument, Colorado. to further expand 7K Skating Academy. Ward is also a choreographer, working with a variety of skaters including Jason Brown, Courtney Hicks, Jordan Moeller, and Mariah Bell.
He choreographed the opening ceremonies at the 2016 United States. Championships.
Ward avoids music with lyrics, saying that "lieutenant inhibits the ability to create, because the words dictate.".
