How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I was 3 years old and I always enjoyed flipping off my moms couch and swinging on the railings What was your favorite meet, your favorite and least favorite events, and the hardest/easiest skill you ever trained? My favorite competition was my last regional JO competition as a Level 10 gymnast where I finally scored the 10.0 I was working so hard towards Gymnastics is incredibly mental. W

This past week, Suni Lee announced that she is officially making a comeback for the 2028 LA Olympics, and I couldn't be more excited! Ever since the last Olympics, she has been open about wanting to come back and redeem herself after her fall on beam. Anyone who follows the sport knows just how tough that beam final was, but seeing that motivation, determination, and drive in her to get back out there and prove what she's truly capable of is so inspiring. Suni has already ov

0.875. It’s such a tiny number. In gymnastics, 0.875 is literally a flexed foot, a bent leg , or a small hop on a landing. But my senior year of high school, 0.875 was the exact difference between making Regionals and watching my season come to an end. My Heartbreak Of Coming Up Short Senior year is supposed to be your moment. It’s the year where all the endless hours in the gym, the ripped hands, the mental blocks, and the years of sacrificing weekends are supposed to final

On July 17th-18th, the U.S. Classic took place in Hartford, Connecticut, another senior, junior, and hopes elite competition. This is a national qualifier for the U.S. Championships in August Hopes Elite: Vault: Cynthia Guiterrez Jemma Oie Harper Ussegilo Kaleah Hamilton Madyson Crumpler Taryn Marrs Bars: Jemma Oie Jasmine Causey Harper Ussegilo Isabella Alban Madyson Crumpler Agnes Song Beam: Marian Guerrero Taryn Marrs Kennedy Miller Charlie Marshall Sae Hyun Yu Claudia Las

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? 4 years old. My older sister was in Gymnastics all her life. Big sis is currently at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater Gymnastics as a Junior 💜🩶🖤 What is your favorite meet, your favorite and least favorite events, and the hardest/easiest skill you ever trained? Nastia Liukin Beam & Floor are my Favorites. If I had to choose, bars would be my least favorite. My hardest skill is m

Coaching At Flip Fest On Sunday, July 12th, I got on a 7:00 AM flight to Nashville to go coach at my dream camp, Flip Fest. I was really excited to see what it would be like on the other side of camp, since I was a camper here back in 2022 and 2023. It felt so good to be the person helping athletes achieve their new goals and improve their skills. I will be honest: I was really nervous to coach at Flip Fest at first because I did not want to mess up. My motivation was just kn

How were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport?: 5 about to turn 6. I was at a gym that had both cheer on one side and gymnastics on the other and my parents asked me which one I wanted to do and I chose gymnastics because I saw one of my best friends from pre-k doing it. What is your favorite meet, your favorite and least favorite events, and the hardest/easiest skill you ever trained? My favorite meet was my first routine in Coleman col

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I was 3 years old when I started mommy and me classes and absolutely fell in love with the sport and grit it took to achieve your goals! What is your favorite meet, your favorite and least favorite events, and the hardest/easiest skill you ever trained? My favorite meet has to be SEC’s!! The top 4 teams in the country all being in the night session was so cool and amazing as well as hav

If you want to see a team that knows exactly how to fight through a brutal conference and surprise everyone, look at the Iowa Hawkeyes. They just finished a massive year where they completely beat their pre-season expectations, finished right near the top of the Big Ten, and showed the whole country they are a force to be handled. Coaching Staff Head Coach Jen Llewellyn was just named the Region Head Coach of the Year, and it is easy to see why. She has built an incredible,

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I was put into baby classes at one, growing up I was surrounded by gymnastics so it seemed natural for me to start, it wasn’t until I got older that I developed a passion for it. What is your favorite meet, your favorite and least favorite events, and the hardest/easiest skill you ever trained? My favorite meet I’ve ever competed in was JO nationals in Florida 2024 this was after I had be

What made you want to coach gymnastics? I’ve always had so much passion for the sport of Gymnastics. I started when I was four and never looked back. I think Gymnastics is a sport where coaching truly matters, the people in your corner matter and how supported and safe you feel matters. I wanted to make sure that I could contribute to creating healthy and safe spaces for athletes to be successful. Were you a gymnast yourself growing up before you started coaching the sport? Y

If you want to see the most exciting team on the rise right now, look at Clemson. Most brand-new programs take years to get good, but Clemson completely skipped the waiting part. In just their third season, they went out and won the 2026 ACC Championship, made it into the national top 15, and packed out their home gym with crazy loud fans. Coaching Staff The real reason they got so good so fast is their incredible coaching staff. Co-Head Coaches Justin Howell and Elisabeth C

If you want to see a team that knows exactly how to stay at the top year after year, look at Alabama. They are one of the most famous gymnastics schools in history, and right now, they are more exciting than ever. They finished their season ranked right in the top ten and swept the central region coaching awards because their staff is doing an amazing job building a family culture that wins. Coaching Staff Head Coach Ashley Johnston competed for Alabama herself, so she knows

What made you want to coach gymnastics? I’ve been obsessed with gymnastics from the beginning, studying the rules in my early teens. I was always going to stay in gymnastics, but NCAA was the goal after supporting my teammates on the women’s team at Illinois and was drawn to the parity, support, viewership, and competitiveness of the women’s side of the sport. From early in college I decided that’s where I wanted to be. Were you a gymnast yourself growing up before you starte

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I was 4 years old when I started the sport! My parents put me into the sport after watching me flip and swing on everything in sight, and my passion has never faded since! What is your favorite meet, your favorite and least favorite events, and the hardest/easiest skill you ever trained? My favorite meet is the Legacy Luau! My favorite event is bars, and I don't necessarily have a least f

If you want to see a team that is quietly building something really special, look at the Washington GymDawgs. Moving into the Big Ten is a huge challenge, but Washington has shown they are not backing down. They are working hard to climb up the rankings, bringing huge energy every single week and showing the whole country they are a team on the rise. The Engines of the Momentum The real reason this team is building so much momentum is their awesome coaching staff. Head Coach

If you want to see a team that is quietly putting together all the pieces to be a major threat in the ACC, look at Pitt. Over the last few seasons, they have been working hard to climb the rankings, changing the culture, and getting their best scores in years. Plus, they are moving into a brand-new facility, making it a really exciting time for this program. Coaching Staff: The rise in Pittsburgh is led by Head Coach Casey Jo MacPherson. She knows exactly what it takes to

If you want to see the most exciting team on the rise in the Big Ten right now, look at Penn State. They are coming off a great season where they finished in the top 20 and made it to NCAA Regionals for the fourth year in a row. StateCollege.com Coaching Staff For the last nine seasons, Head Coach Sarah Brown was the leader who built this high-energy culture and kept the athletes healthy through a tough schedule. She did an amazing job, and she actually just took the head c

The Mizzou Rise: to SEC Powerhouse If you are looking for the most exciting upward trend in the SEC, look at the Mizzou Tigers. Over the last few years, the program has evolved from a team fighting for a regional spot into a nationally ranked powerhouse that consistently challenges the biggest names in the sport. Coaching Staff The momentum in Columbia is led by Head Coach Shannon Welker, who has been the architect of this rise. Welker has built a culture that is famously "t

The Rise of UCLA Gymnastics: A Legacy of Culture Over Conquest Have you ever wondered what it feels like to fly? Or how a legendary program navigates a rough patch to climb back to the top? UCLA Gymnastics is a powerhouse, but its real impact goes way past the final score. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or you’ve never seen a meet, there is so much to learn from how they handle team culture. Speaking from my own experience—11 years as a club athlete, four years coaching, and t