Check out what this high level gymnast has to say about her experience and the awesome advice she has to give lower level gymnasts. Skye is a dedicated SkillTrakker gymnast, who has been incredibly consistent EVERY SINGLE DAY for FOUR years now! She feels SkillTrakker has helped her so much in her gymnastics, to consistently work on the basics, form and all of the other areas of focus in SkillTrakker, in less than 15 minutes a day, at home. We hope you enjoy this interview by Skye as much as we did!
Q: What’s your name and level?
A: My name is Skye and I compete Xcel Diamond.
Q: When did you start gymnastics?
A: I started gymnastics when I was 3.5.
Q: How many hours do you train & how do you fit it in with school?
A: I train 12 hours a week. I am able to do gymnastics because I do all of my schoolwork at school.
Q: What are your goals with gymnastics?
A: My goals in gymnastics are to challenge myself and do the best that I can.
Q: What are the hardest skills you can do?
A: Personally, my hardest skill is a double back and a double full.
Q: How do you overcome fears and mental blocks?
A: I overcome fears by asking all of the coaches for advice and going back to the basics.
Q: Have you ever wanted to quit, and if so, what made you stay?
A: I’ve never, ever wanted to quit – this is my life.
Q: What’s your favorite thing about gymnastics?
A: My favorite thing about gymnastics is pretty much everything, but I really strength and flexibility.
Q: What advice would you give a lower level gymnast that wants to get better?
A: Some advice I would give them is to practice really, really hard and just stay focused.
Q: What would be one component you would tell a lower level gymnast to focus on outside of the gym, that makes the most impact?
A: Practice hard at home and do some workouts at home.
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