Coach James

Q: How long have you coached at ASI?

A: I have coached at ASI for 11 1/2 years.

Q: What do you do to stay fit?

A: Fitness Connection Gym

Q: What makes gymnastics so great for kids?

A: The positives to gymnastic are never ending. I’d say the biggest benefit is the body awareness you learn in gymnastics.

Being aware of how and when to move your body could end up saving your life one day.

Learning how to take a fall safely is a very important quality to have in life.

Q: What do you love most about coaching at ASI? Why?

A: I love the ability ASI gives me to influence the future generations.

Q: What is your personal athletic background?

A: My parents put me in every sport you can think of, and I did well in all of them.

I started football in middle school because anyone who is anyone does that first,

but in high school everyone seemed to get bigger but me, so football quickly fell off my to do list.

I started gymnastics then and have been doing it since.

Q: Describe your coaching style .

A: Energetic, comical, effective!

Q: What is your favorite event to coach?

A: Floor.

Q: What is your favorite book?

A: Currently, Ready Player One.

Q: Who is your favorite Super hero?

A: Hulk.