Quotes by Eric Howe

“I think its a very healthy relationship. The club (Wrights American Gymnastics in Greenwood) and high school are very flexible in working with each other. Were very limited in our facilities, so any time they can go over to the club is absolutely encouraged. It only works to make us better.”

“Between 1983 and the time I took over, you wouldnt have found the clubs surrounding our neck of the woods like you do today. As they grew, so did the high school program. As long as the clubs and high schools are in agreement, it works. It boils down to whats best for the athlete.”

“Theres something to be said for walking into the school and seeing pictures of past gymnasts. Those are going to be there forever.”

“I think what makes a strong team is being able to have a group of girls where maybe not one of them is going to lead the all-around every single meet, but having that handful of girls like weve had this year that can really push on in a single event every meet. Thats what weve been doing.”

“I am so proud. I think we performed just awesome all day long. When youre so close there are always going to be ifs and buts, but theres nothing we can do. Yeah, we wanted the state championship, so were a little bit disappointed. But we came in and we had our best meet of the year, so I couldnt be prouder.”

“We were strong on floor, and I think that gave us some momentum going over to vault. Having those two events back to back was big.”