How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I started gymnastics when I was two years old. I had a lot of energy when I was younger, so my mom put me in a bunch of different sports, one of which was gymnastics. I quickly fell in love with the thrill of learning new skills, the daily challenges coupled with the gratification of overcoming adversity, and the endless joy embedded in the sport. What was your favorite meet, your favorit

I got the opporunity to do a zoom interview with Lexi! Here is a little recap How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? She was 18 months and he parents put her in the sport to get stronger for other sports. What was your favorite meet, and what are your favorite and least favorite events? Worlds Championships in Brazil and London. My favorite event was bars but I also like floor. She said that she does not have an least favori

If you’ve been following elite gymnastics, Reese Esponda is a name you definitely know. Her path to the top is built on years of hard work, huge upgrades, and serious dedication. From a 3-year-old taking her first class to a standout Senior Elite, here is Reese’s story as she prepares to head to LSU! Building the Foundation Reese began gymnastics at age 3 at Gym 406, falling in love with the sport while watching Gabby Douglas at the 2012 London Olympics. In 2021, she moved to

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I first started gymnastics when I was seven years old. I had been doing cartwheels and dancing through my backyard for my entire life. My parents tried to put me in a class one time when I was much younger, but I was too scared to go in on my own. Then one year, my brother had started playing football. And against my will, I was forced to go to all his practices. I would sit there and wat

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I was 5 years old when I started gymnastics. My parents put me in classes because I was cartwheeling around the house and chucking random flips on the trampoline What was your favorite meet, your favorite and least favorite events, and the hardest/easiest skill you ever trained? My favorite meet was Nashville Nights, my favorite event is Vault and I like to say I don’t have a least favori

In the month of July we had a lot of content all the way from featured interviews of coaches and athletes to how to get over a mental block to NCAA team spotlights. I am got the opportunity to interview so amazing coaches and gymnasts some of them include: Interviews: Aisena Allen Ariana Guerra Paityn Walker Jazmyn Estrella Connor McCool Natalya Scholes Alexis Reiner Josh Nilson Also, during this month of blogging I got to share the following stories: Suni Lee's ComeBack Ho

I am so excited to share my gymnastics story with all of you. Gymnastics became a really big part of my life and many people don’t know but I did not start gymnastics the normal way typically just jump into a mommy and me class at the age of 2. My story took a different path, I started as Occupational Therapy at IK gymnastics because I struggled with crossing my midline. This is what introduced me to the sport of gymnastics to teach me how to overcome that challenge. Later

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I was 7 years old when I started gymnastics. I found love for the sport during an open gym and I enjoyed learning as many new skills as I could! I liked the competitive culture while still being able to support and cheer for my friends and teammates. What was your favorite meet, your favorite and least favorite events, and the hardest/easiest skill you ever trained? I have many favorite c

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I started gymnastics when I was 3. My parents needed an outlet for my boundless energy, and gymnastics seemed to be the only sport that stuck. What was your favorite meet, your favorite and least favorite events, and the hardest/easiest skill you ever trained? My favorite meet occurred this past season at SUU. I was a late addition to the beam lineup (within the four minute touch), yet I

Brody Malone is a powerhouse in men’s gymnastics—a national champion, world champion, and two-time Olympian whose determination continues to define his career. His journey in gymnastics began at just three years old. During high school, he balanced gymnastics alongside rodeo before choosing to focus on gymnastics at age 12. Learning to navigate high-level athletics while overcoming personal heartbreak at a young age helped build the elite mental toughness he is known for toda

Joscelyn Roberson’s gymnastics career has been incredible to watch, and she’s already achieved so much at such a young age. Her journey started back in 2009 when she was just three years old. Her mom wanted her to get involved in a sport, so she enrolled her at Joni’s Gymnastics in Texarkana, Texas. Right from the very beginning, it was obvious Joscelyn was a natural. She mastered a back handspring at just three and a half years old and was already landing back tucks by age f

It took me a few days to decide to start this new series of telling athletes' stories on my blog, but I thought this would be a really fun and meaningful feature for everyone reading! To kick things off, I want to talk about someone whose journey and message have inspired me for a long time: Jordyn Wieber. From Elite Phenom to College Leader Jordyn started gymnastics at four years old at a local gym before moving to Gedderts Twistars USA. She began competing at age seven, and

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I was 7, almost 8 when I started gymnastics. I actually wasn’t interested in gymnastics originally. All I wanted to do was tumble. COVID started and the rec center where I took tumbling classes closed, so my parents took me to a gymnastics gym for tumbling classes. The coaches really wanted me to try gymnastics but I was super stubborn and would only do tumbling. 2 months later my parents

On June 23rd, Katelyn Ohashi announced that she was making a comeback to elite gymnastics after 13 years not in the elite world. I remember watching her in the elite gymnastics world before she went to be a star on the UCLA gymnastics team, and her viral floor routine will always be something that I sometimes go back and watch on YouTube. Once this was announced, I was so excited because this was inspiring to watch her come back to gymnastics at such a high level 13 years lat

How old were you when you started gymnastics, and what originally drew you to the sport? I was 18 months when I started gymnastics! My mom told me she put me in the mommy and me class for something to start recreationally. What was your favorite meet, your favorite and least favorite events, and the hardest/easiest skill you ever trained? My favorite meet I have ever been too was actually this past International Assignment in Brazil! I felt like there were different responsib

If you want to watch a team that knows how to fight through a tough conference and shock everyone, look at the Arizona GymCats. They just had an incredible season where they went past what anyone expected, made it all the way to NCAA Regional Finals, and proved to the whole country that they are not a team to mess with. The Coaching Staff Head Coach John Court getting Big 12 Coach of the Year was zero surprise. He has built such a fun, high-energy environment down in Tucson,

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