You trained Jennifer Lawrence for her role as Katniss in The Hunger Games film. Were you a fan of the series prior to getting the job?

No, Jennifer told me about the books when I met her. Then I finished them in three or four days! I didn’t know much about Jennifer either—shame on me! Three days in to our 15-day training, I Googled her name. The next day I came in and said, “OMG. You are a movie star!” She said, “Are you kidding me? You’re a four-time Olympian!”

Were you surprised by Jennifer’s abilities? And do you think the archery in the film seemed legitimate?

She was very motivated and technically very good. I do think it looked good in the film. You can absolutely shoot apples from 80 to 100 yards out [like Jennifer's character did].

The Catching Fire movie is coming up. Have you been contacted about helping with that as well?

I haven’t been asked, but would jump at the chance if it came up!