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.
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
Favorite school subject: Hawaii language
Hobbies or favorite activities: working on cars, internet surfing
- 2007
National Championships, Memphis, Tenn. -
4th-DM
- 2007
U.S. Elite Challenge, Colorado Springs, Colo. -
3rd-SY; 7th-DM; 11th-TR
- 2007
Winter Classic, Lubbock, Texas -
10th-TR; 11th-DM
- 2006
U.S. Championships, Schaumburg, Ill. -
3rd-DM
- 2005
U.S. Championships, Houston, Texas -
1st-DM; 12th-TR
(Jr. Div.)
- 2005
U.S. Elite Challenge, Phoenix, Ariz. -
1st-DM; 18th-TR
- 2005
Winter Classic, Fort Smith, Ark. -
13th-TR, DM
(Jr. Div.)
- 2004
Junior Olympic Championships, Tampa, Fla. -
1st-DM; 5th-TR
- 2004
Winter Classic, Salt Lake City, Utah -
2nd-TR, DM
(Jr. Div.)
- 2003
Junior Olympic Championships, Sacramento, Calif. -
8th-DM; 19th-TR
- 2003
Winter Classic, Tampa, Fla. -
1st-DM; 10th-TR
(Jr. Div.)
- 2002
Junior Olympic Championships, Indianapolis, Ind. -
1st-TR; 4th-DM
- 2006
Flanders International Cup, Ghent, Belgium -
3rd-DM
- 2005
International Age Group Competition, Eindhoven, Netherlands -
7th-DM
- 2005
Canadian Championships, Vancouver, B.C., Canada -
4th-DM; 11th-TR
- 2005
Scandinavian Open, Haslev, Denmark -
11th-TR
- 2005
Flower Cup, Aalsmeer, Netherlands -
43rd-TR
