What was your whole journey like?

“I was in gymnastics for 12 years because my whole [family were] gymnasts and that’s all I really did until I had a really bad knee injury. I didn’t do anything for about two [to] three years until I needed a job and got [the coaching] job. I went to the same gym my mom worked at when she had me actually. My brother and I work there now as well. It was definitely interesting at first to see the other side of gymnastics after being a gymnast for so long. But now it’s nice finally [to become] the coach I always wanted [to be].” 

How did you become one?

“I was looking for a job in late September of 2020 and my older brother had worked at this gym for about five to six years. I asked if I could get an application from him and about three weeks later, I started working there.”

Were there any obstacles you had to deal with?

“Not really. I mean, of course, you get a bad kid every now and then that won’t listen, but it was pretty easy to get into the swing of things.”

What is your favorite thing about coaching?

“Just being able to help kids and just be the coach I always wanted.”

In what ways did coaching influence who you are?

“I’m a lot more tired, but it’s also made me a lot more patient.”

Are there any achievements you have accomplished as a coach?

“I started working with the team about halfway through the season and they weren’t in the best place. After making them work, they somehow made it to State and got 2nd place which I was extremely proud of especially since their main coach left earlier in the season.”

What is one thing you wished you knew before you started coaching?

“I knew how to spot a handful of skills and just some general coaching knowledge, but I didn’t know too much about the ins and outs of coaching.”