DANIEL BRINK
Topopolilly
Dan Brink coaches the Tiger Squad at Topopolilly, but he helps all gymnasts with vaulting and tumbling during private lessons. He often runs morning conditiong sessions as well. He cares for all of the gymnasts, particularly those assigned to Tiger Squad, and is sweet and loving outside of practice. In the gym, though, he is tough, demanding, and known for ignoring any gymnast he feels isn't working hard enough on a particular day. Newer gymnasts often feel intimidated by Dan's aggresive coaching style, but as time passes they learn to shake off his constant bursts of anger, loud groans, and looks of disgust. When he becomes particularly angry his face turns a bright shade of tomato, a great source of locker-room amusement for disgruntled gymnasts. In general, the Tiger Squad gymnasts adore their coach and the others find him overly-demanding.
Biography
Daniel Lee Brink was born on May 8, 1967, in New York City. Growing up, he was involved in martial arts and gymnastics. He attended Columbia University, where he studied exercise science and in his spare time coached at a nearby gymnastics school. After graduating in 1989 he spent eight years coaching in France and then next four years in Miami. He was married twice, once in France and once in Miami. Both marriages ended in divorce. He has two sons from his first marriage, both of whom live in Paris with their mother.
