Some scheduled for Woodward West Gymnastics Camp 2009:
Igor Vihrovs
Pablo Capote
Kristy Powell
Alicia Sacramone
Brett McClure
Melissa Metcalf
Num Kutz
Guard Young
Doug Boger
Geoff Eaton
Jason Gatson
Jamie Dantzscher
The Platt Brothers
3 Danish National Team Members
Charlie Tamayo
Raj Bhavsar – coming week 11 (August 16-22)
Kerri Strug
Elise Ray
Mircea Badulescu
Jen Hansen
Kiara Nowlin
Aubrey Balkin
This came from a Stick It Media interview with Gymnastics Director Andy Timm.
SiM: What is the best part about your job?
Timm: Making a difference in a kid’s life when they come here. My favorite is the kids that come and are very nervous, and by the end of the week they seem to know everyone and are a changed person. I also love seeing the kids faces when they see their favorite Olympians. It reminds me of the way I felt when I got to go to Fenway and watched the Red Sox play at Fenway for the first time!
SiM: What are some of the highlights you have enjoyed at Woodward West?
Timm: The major highlight for me is that I get to hire some VIPs/Olympians that I grew up with and competed against throughout my career. I grew up with Jason Gatson and get to have him come out here and coach for us. I think out of everyone that comes and visits camp, I usually know the VIPs the best going into it. It is nice to be a part of the sport for so long competing and now I run the best camp in the country. …
Ever seen Charlie Tamayo crash?
I haven’t. Until now.
He’s as skilled as any acrobatic athlete who ever lived.
Click PLAY or watch Charlie Tamayo crash on YouTube.
That’s another of Don Eckert’s great salto cafe videos.
Don, of course, was Andy’s predecessor at Woodward West.
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