Birthdate: 6/21/1987 Program: Trampoline & Tumbling Level: Senior Current Residence: Aiea, HI Head Coach: Dr Max Vercruyssen
Career Highlights
Matt is the son of Noela Moniz. He has one older brother, Wallace (Kawika). Matt's favorite subject in school is Hawaii Language. After graduation, he would like to take some culinary classes and continue doing trampoline while getting his college education. Matt hopes to follow in the tradition of outstanding U.S. senior double mini champions Keith Douglas, Casey Finley, Josh Vance, David Ford and Derek Stangel.
About
Matthew Moniz
Name of College: Leeward Communitiy College Year you began gymnastics: 2001 Favorite Event: double mini Favorite thing about gymnastics: My favorite thing about gymnastics is when I finally learn a new pass or routine after trying for so long. It's exciting and makes me want to do more. What are your goals for gymnastics?: to medal in international competitions Names of parents/guardians/spouse: My motheris Noela Moniz, and she is a single parent. Names of sibling(s): Older brother-Kawika, also participated in gymnastics while in high school
Interests Outside the Gym
Favorite school subject: Hawaii language Hobbies or favorite activities: working on cars, internet surfing
National Competition Results
2007
National Championships, Memphis, Tenn. -
4th-DM
2007
U.S. Elite Challenge, Colorado Springs, Colo. -
3rd-SY; 7th-DM; 11th-TR
