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What are some of the best
aspects of being a professional
gymnast/athlete?
How do you overcome mental
blocks/fears in the gym?
“I love being a professional gymnast because I
finally get to show off who I truly am. I love
traditional competitive gymnastics, but the Pro
Gym Challenge has given me the opportunity
to show off my crazy side and let loose of
every aspect of who I am.”
“I overcome fears by taking a step back.
Sometimes I get scared and worked up over a
new skill or a routine, so I just have to breathe
and take a step back by working on basic skills,
talking to my coach and reminding myself to
have faith in what got me to this level. “
Why do you feel the Pro
Gymnastics Challenge is a great
event?
“The Pro Gym Challenge is great because it
has combined the hardest sport in the world,
with the entertainment it needs to give
gymnastics a WOW factor. The PGC will leave
people excited about gymnastics, help them
understand cool skills, and also leave them
feeling satisfied with a super competitive
event.”
What are some of the differences
between traditional gymnastics and the
Pro Gymnastics Challenge?
“Traditional gymnastics has been around for
hundreds of years and is very set in its ways with
10 skill routines and judges who come up with the
scores. The PGC throws all of that out of the door
introducing a skill-for-skill battle with judges who
determine simply who did the skill higher, faster,
better with more style. The PGC is exciting with
fun music, entertaining athletes and a twist on just
about every aspect of the traditional sport.”
What kind of training advice would you
give a young gymnast?
“My advice to young athletes is simple. We all fall
short of reaching our goals and dreams
sometimes, but any dream is worth fighting for.
Fight util you accomplish your goals and have a
blast even when the times get tough.”
Why did you choose to stick with
gymnastics?
“I choose to stick with gymnastics because I
have an enormous passion for it. In my opinion,
gymnastics is by far the hardest sport in the
world. I love the challenge of always trying to
be better. Itʼs a sport that can't be beat, and
nearly impossible to be perfect in. I love doing
everything I can to get better each and every
day.”
What are some of the most
important aspects to concentrate on as
an athlete?
“In general, I think all athletes really need to
focus on the mental side of their sport. By the
time any athlete reaches the elite level, most of
them have an expert understanding of their skills
and the mental side can be the make or break.
Nerves can be the deciding factor at a
competition for me and I have to really visualize
and keep myself calm during the most intense
moments. The mental game of sport is more
powerful than most people realize!”