John visited the Maverick Club last week for the first time in 16 years. He hopes to be back there in June for a couple of weeks. John will bring his wife and daughter for a visit and show them around the club. John has been married for 26 years and still happy! John has 2 sons, 24 years and 22 years old and a daughter 17. John has lived in Michigan for 21 yrs and before that California for 4 yrs. His wife is Lena and is from Michigan. John is still involved in gymnastics since he competed there at the club back in 1971-1972. John owned and operated a gymnastics school for 6 yrs in 1983 till 1989. John did send several kids to state championships and one on to college on a full ride scholarship. John currently coaches the high school girls gymnastics team in Cass City, Michigan. John had several girls go to state competition. John is still loving the sport and cannot seem to quit it. John says, "I guess it's just the old Maverick blood in me, you know what I mean". John also said, "The Maverick Club was probably the best changing point experience in my life and I'm sure others lives as well. Hopefully the new Mavericks will appreciate the opportunity they have been given to be part of the club thats has been provided for them by volunteers, community members, financial sponsors, and above all else those that love kids and want to see them succeed in life. I certainly appreciate the experience, and those that cared about mine and others success. I wish I could thank them personally". John says "I really look forward to corresponding to the old and new Mavericks". You can contact John Waltz at: LRWaltz@yahoo.com