If I were to write all of Don’s qualifications it would probably shut down my server. Through the years I have learned so many things from Don. On Technique. Staff Management, Safety and Education. I am proud to call Don a mentor and friend.

Don is a former National Team Member in Trampoline and Tumbling where he represented the USA in Tramp, Tumbling and Double mini.

When he finished competing he opened up Aerial Gymnastics Club. Working in Mens, Women’s and T and T he has been awarded many awards including Coach of the Year and Educational Service Award for USA Gymnastics.

He has placed numerous athletes on to the US National Team and has worked at many National Team Camps.

Sam Amico is a graduate of Dean College, where she majored in Dance. She was a part of Dean’s Dance Company for two years. She received her Bachelor of Arts in 2016.
Sam has been involved with dance since the age of three. She started taking lessons at LeAnne Leslie’s School of Theatrical Dance in all dance styles. Sam was a company member at the studio for nine years. She has been awarded many performance and choreography achievements over the years.
Along with the dance community, Sam has been involved with gymnastics since the age of 7. She was a competitive gymnast for seven years and later on began coaching. She is currently a coach at Yellow Jackets Gymnastics.
She is very excited to be working with Gym Momentum this summer!

My name is Embla Jóhannesdóttir and I am a 22 years old former gymnast from Iceland. I was a part of the Icelandic national team from the age 13 and participated in many international events, including European championship. On my career I experienced several injuries but after a long time of struggle with my body I had to stop competing about three years ago. Overcoming my injuries has made me stronger for life and I’m looking forward to pass on my knowledge and experience as a gymnast to younger gymnasts in Gym Momentum camp this summer.

 

HEY! That’s me!

Tony Retrosi, Director Gym Momentum Training Camp, Creative Director Gym Momentum. Owner Atlantic Gymnastics Training Centers. USAIGC Educational Coordinator, USAG Educator.

In 2010, I was celebrated as Educator of the Year by USA Gymnastics. I have lecturered at State, Regional, and National Congresses and have been a  guest clinician at training camps through out the North America, The Caribbean, Europe and Australia.

Gymnastics is a dynamic sport, coaches are constantly evolving and sharing their knowledge with gymnasts. My goal is for Gym Momentum Camp is that it becomes a place for you to get a drill or progression AND share a drill. I hope that GYM MOMENTUM can help coaches and gymnasts stay focused, be creative, and help you blast through road blocks.

Chris Lakeman
Member of 2000 national championship gymnastics team – Penn state
2001 NCAA national champion -still rings

Head coach – Kunsturn Region Karlsruhe Gymnastics (KRK gymnastics) in Germany. 5 of the current athletes on Germany’s national team including Rio alternate Pauline Tratz and 2015 European silver medalist on beam Leah Grießer and 2014 European bronze medalist in bars Maike Enderle

FIG 3 level coach for men’s gymnastics. Waiting to sit the WAG fig course.

I love inspiring kids to reach their goals. Self motivation and goal setting is the strongest skill we can give our young athletes as they become successful adults. Gymnastics is the perfect place to learn life skills while achieving amazing physical feats.

Favourite events to coach, bars and floor

Favourite quote: “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or around it” – Michael Jordan

My name is Hildur Ólafsdóttir and I come from the club  Fylkir in Iceland. I was a part of the Icelandic national team for six years and have competed at multiple international events including several european championships.
Since retiring from competition 2 1/2 years ago I have gone into coaching.

I’m so excited to be a part of Gym Momentum this year and to get to work with all of these amazing people from all over the world.

” To inspire others to work today to be greater tomorrow”

Cara has 16 years experience in sport ranging from pre-school to USAG level 10

She is the Owner of Acrotex Gymnastics in Roundrock, Texas.   She has placed many gymnasts to Level 9 Westerns and  Junior Olympic  Nationals and has coached athletes who have gone onto compete at many Universities through out the USA. As of 2018 She has been a member of the Gym Momentum staff for 8 years.

Carly Meyer has been the head coach and program director Arlington Aerials in Virginia.
She has an MBA in Sports Management from West Chester University in Pennsylvania where she also competed on their gymnastics team.

I met Carly at Capital Cup in Washington DC. I watched as she warmed her team up. She was positive, organized, and professional. I knew I had to have her at Gym Momentum Camp.

She has been part of the Gym Momentum family since the beginning!

Jamie Donkin
Yellow Jackets Gymnastics, Massachusetts

I began my gymnastics days in California, eventually competing for Sacramento State University. After an injury I transitioned over to the coaching staff and spent a decade working the team. I was privileged enough that our head coach wanted me to learn a little bit of everything so I got hands on experience working all facets with the team. After a year spent with the Utah State University program I made my way out to Massachusetts. In my time here at Yellow Jackets I have worked with state and regional champions, as well as national qualifiers.

This will be my sixth year with Gym Momentum, and I couldn’t be more excited! Every camp brings something new, and I always look forward to the coaches discussions. Tony brings together an amazing staff with incredible backgrounds, and the knowledge available is second to none. I am always excited for the fresh perspectives I get working with new athletes and clubs, and I love getting to work with the visiting coaches as well. The sharing of drills and ideas is how we can further improve our sport and help everyone succeed.