Jacob Aiden Ammendolia Level: 10 Gym: Above the Bar Gymnastics Coach: Viorel Popescu High School: Open High School College & Major: Undecided/Business Future Gymnastics: Undecided | James (Jimmy) Cook Level: Gym: Capital Coach: Andrei High School: College & Major: Future Gymnastics: | ||
Erik Engelke Level: 10 Gym: Above the Bar Coach: Viorel Popescu High School: The Steward School College & Major: US Naval Academy/Undecided Future Gymnastics: USNA Other: Academic All-American, 6 time JO National Qualifier, AA Champion 17-year olds | Nathaniel Fernandez Level: JD1 Gym:Williamsburg Coach: Pete Walker High School: Tabb HS College & Major: Florida State University/Computer Science Future Gymnastics: Club Coach’s Comments: Nathaniel was that rec. kid that kept coming back session after session. He worked so hard he earned a spot on the team. He’s the quiet kid that would surprise you with a new skill. At the age of 12 he completed the El Camino Pilgrimage across Spain – a 500 mile journey he completed in one month. | ||
Owen Gesele Level: 10 Gym: Gymstrada Coach: Kevin Hallinan High School: Homeschool College & Major: Undecided/Kinesiology Future Gymnastics: Undecided Other: 2017-2018 JD1, PB National Champion; 2017-2018 JD1 VA State AA Champion & PH, SR, PB and HB Champion; 2016-2017 Level 7, D2 Region 7 AA Champion & PH and PB Champion | Aaron Golden Level: 10 Gym: Gymstrada Coach: Kevin Hallinan High School: College & Major: Future Gymnastics: | ||
Blake Hazell Level: 10 Gym: G-Force Coaches: Macey Watson & Sam Meng High School: Briar Woods HS College & Major: University of Illinois at Chicago/Secondary Education Future Gymnastics: Hopes to become a judge and a coach Other: 2 time USAG All American Academic recipient; multiple State & Regional Titles | Cameron Hogge Level: 10 Gym: Above the Bar Coach: Viorel Popescu High School: College & Major: Undecided/Aeronautical Engineering Future Gymnastics: Undecided | ||
Zach Idema Level: JD1 Gym: Williamsburg Coach: Pete Walker High School: Homeschool College & Major: Undecided/Aerospace Engineering Future Gymnastics: Club Coach’s Comment: Zach is dependable and can be counted on to push himself and others in the gym. He’s balanced a rigorous course load, done gymnastics and learned to fly airplanes this year. He’s been a pleasure to work with and will be missed by all in the gym. | Nicholas Nohe Level: Gym: Youth Sports Coach: Helena Thorpe High School: Woodbridge Homeschool Co-op College & Major: NVCC Future Gymnastics: Undecided | ||
Tristan Penley Level: JD1 Gym: Hurricane Coach: Henry Spencer High School: Kellam HS College & Major: Temple/Undecided Future Gymnastics: Yes Coach’s Comment: This is Tristan’s third competitive year at Hurricane. He is an excellent young man and a great role model, not to mention a great gymnast. He is a very hard worker and also a great boys’ gymnastics coach. We will miss him greatly when he goes off to college. | Ahmir Postell Level: Gym: Gymstrada Coach: Kevin Hallinan High School: College & Major: Future Gymnastics: | ||
Stephen Rathbone Level: 10 Gym: Above the Bar Coaches: Viorel Popescu High School: Patrick Henry HS College & Major: Temple University/ Civil Engineering Future Gymnastics: Temple | Max Ritterband Level: JD1 Gym: Classics Coach: Alec McKee High School: Monticello HS College & Major: UVA/Pre-Med Future Gymnastics: Club Coach’s Comment: In the time that I’ve coached Max, he has always provided an excellent example of hard work and focus for younger athletes around him. He has been an awesome young man to work with, and I have no doubt he will do great things going forward in college and beyond. If he chooses to attend the University of Virginia, I look forward to getting to continuing coaching Max as a member of the Club Team! | ||
Robert Schultz Level: Gym: Aerial East Coach: Brett Lydon High School: Homeschool College & Major: Community College then PSU/Civil Engineering Future Gymnastics: Yes Coach’s Comment: Having coached Bobby for 8 years, I have seen him grow into a confident, independent young man who possesses the highest degree of integrity. | William Aaron Smedley Level: 10 Gym: Youth Sports Coach: Helena Thorpe High School: Forest Park HS College & Major: Eastern Carolina/Undecided Future Gymnastics: Yes, at private club Coach’s Comment: Loves working on the Floor; Great motivator for the younger boys on team. He is a great coach for the class boys’ program. | ||
Matt Sulham Level: 10 Gym: Apollo Coach: Jason Furr High School: Lake Braddock Secondary School College & Major: Penn State/Business Future Gymnastics: PSU Other: Competed at JO Nationals 5 times medaling on multiple events and taking 3rd on vault. Academic All-American all 4 years of HS. Earned Eagle Scout. Coach’s Comment: Matt came to Apollo with a dream of continuing his gymnastics at the collegiate level and he achieved it without question. Matt chose Penn State to pursue a degree in business after he hangs up his grips for good. Matt’s ability to lead by example has been a true asset to his teammates and peers. Matt’s consistent work ethic and refusal to give up was fun to watch as his coach, and for his teammates to witness as well. | Ethan Valencia Level: 10 Gym: Dynamic Coach: Chris Yurek High School: Wakefield HS College & Major: James Madison University, Engineering Future Gymnastics: Club Coach’s Comments: Ethan is team captain and an inspiration to his younger teammates. He brings determination and dedication to the gym. Ethan overcame several injuries with some serious mental toughness to successfully continue in the sport. He demonstrates a passion for gymnastics every day in and outside of the gym. Ethan is proud to be a member of the gymnastics community and will continue to compete in gymnastics at JMU. Other: Academic All-American |