1. Does this career get more or less stressful the further you advance and why?
The career seems to stay the same in terms of stress level. There are times of the year when the job is more stressful than others but the stress level is relative to time of year not as I further advance.
2. Describe your best day on the job
I have so many “best days on the job” it is hard to pick just one. However, there is a common theme built into every best day on the job and that is when my students grow either in skill, character or confidence. It is a great feeling when one of my young athletes gets a new skill and realizes they have all the potential in the world! That sense of accomplishment that builds self esteem is what it is all about! I love that I am a small part of influencing young lives.
3. Did gymnastics take away much time with your family?
If the question is referring to my time spent training as a gymnast then the answer is yes. The amount of time the sport required at the upper level of gymnastics definitely took a lot of time, mostly in the evenings and weekends when we traveled for competitions.
To answer your question pertaining to a career as an adult, then the answer is that it is manageable. The good thing about this carreer is that it has allowed me to pick my own schedule. This has been very beneficial when I have functions with my family that I would like to be a part of. I just work my schedule around the things most important to me.
4. What did you love most about being a professional gymnast?
I have been an athlete my entire life. The draw of a good hard workout and exercise is always luring. But the thing I have most loved about being a professional gymnast is what the sport has taught me. I believe my “never give up” attitude and hard work ethic has been a direct result of my profession. This sport has taught and continues to teach me the importance of perseverance, team work, and integrity. These character traits have influenced who I am as a person and how I conduct my life on a daily basis. I credit most of my success to these attributes.
5. Do you ever regret being a professional gymnast?
I have no regrets. This sport and career has been fulfilling in many ways. I have learned how to interact with people, how to set boundaries expectations and goals, how to implement strategic plans for success, how to carry out a business plan and many, many other positives.
The career seems to stay the same in terms of stress level. There are times of the year when the job is more stressful than others but the stress level is relative to time of year not as I further advance.
2. Describe your best day on the job
I have so many “best days on the job” it is hard to pick just one. However, there is a common theme built into every best day on the job and that is when my students grow either in skill, character or confidence. It is a great feeling when one of my young athletes gets a new skill and realizes they have all the potential in the world! That sense of accomplishment that builds self esteem is what it is all about! I love that I am a small part of influencing young lives.
3. Did gymnastics take away much time with your family?
If the question is referring to my time spent training as a gymnast then the answer is yes. The amount of time the sport required at the upper level of gymnastics definitely took a lot of time, mostly in the evenings and weekends when we traveled for competitions.
To answer your question pertaining to a career as an adult, then the answer is that it is manageable. The good thing about this carreer is that it has allowed me to pick my own schedule. This has been very beneficial when I have functions with my family that I would like to be a part of. I just work my schedule around the things most important to me.
4. What did you love most about being a professional gymnast?
I have been an athlete my entire life. The draw of a good hard workout and exercise is always luring. But the thing I have most loved about being a professional gymnast is what the sport has taught me. I believe my “never give up” attitude and hard work ethic has been a direct result of my profession. This sport has taught and continues to teach me the importance of perseverance, team work, and integrity. These character traits have influenced who I am as a person and how I conduct my life on a daily basis. I credit most of my success to these attributes.
5. Do you ever regret being a professional gymnast?
I have no regrets. This sport and career has been fulfilling in many ways. I have learned how to interact with people, how to set boundaries expectations and goals, how to implement strategic plans for success, how to carry out a business plan and many, many other positives.