Maya Holman

Years In Gymnastics : 15 years

Future Plans : Studying art and graphic design

Instrumental To Your Journey : Her family and her coaches

Exceleration Gymnastics Center : Maya has such an uplifting spirit, she makes everyone smile when she walks in the room

Olivia Coppola

Years In Gymnastics : 14

Future Plans : University of Illinois - full ride athletic scholarship

Cincinnati Gymnastics : Olivia has inspired us with her love of gymnastics and desire to be successful. Her work ethic and dedication has led to incredible success throughout her years in the sport. In the past two years she has made the Junior National Team, Region 5 All Star Team, and earned a 39 All Around. Olivia elevates her teammates and pushes them to continue to strive for their best by her example in the gym. We will miss the way she never stops raising the bar! Congratulations on an incredibly successful career!

Maddy Todorovich

Years In Gymnastics : 11

Future Plans : Undecided

Instrumental To Your Journey : All coaches from multiple programs and parents

Perfect Balance Athhletics : Maddy has been a wonderful athlete to coach her last two years of competition. We wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.

Julia Peabody

Years In Gymnastics : 14

Future Plans : Julia plans to major in speech and language pathology at either Bowling Green State University or Kent State University.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Coach Val and her first club coach

X-treme Gymnastics : Julia has been a member of X-treme Gymnastics since 2018. In addition to club gymnastics, Julia is a member of the Berea-Midpark High School Varsity Gymnastics, Cheer, and Track Teams. She is a member of the National Honors Society, Superintendent Student Advisory Council, LINK, and Student Athlete Leadership Team. In her free time Julia works for her local Recreational Center and likes working out. Julia will be greatly missed in the gym when she graduates. We wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors!

Love Akpan

Years In Gymnastics : 10 years

Future Plans : College gymnastics

Instrumental To Your Journey : Mother

Buckeye Gymnastics : Loving and Caring teammate

Ava Molina

Years In Gymnastics : 12

Future Plans : Ball State University - full ride athletic scholarship

Cincinnati Gymnastics : Ava has been an incredible addition to the CGA Family both as an athlete and a person. She is one of the best teammates someone could ask for. Ava is equally excited for the success of others as she is for her own. Ava is self motivated, determined to success, and is always striving to be the best version of herself. Ava has won individual event and all around titles at the state, regional, and national levels. We will miss her leadership but we will miss her kindness and smile even more. We are so proud of the young woman you have become!

Ella Shaheen

Years In Gymnastics : 15

Future Plans : Undecided, studying Nursing

Instrumental To Your Journey : All of my coaches throughout the years

Gymnastics World Inc. : Ella has grown in so many ways over the years. As a gym we will miss seeing her everyday. But, we know in our hearts she is ready for the next journey. Ella is a very important part of Gym World. We will never be the same again...we will be better because of Ella.

Grace Lampart

Years In Gymnastics : 10

Future Plans : The Ohio State University Biomedical Engineering

Gymnastics Training Center of Ohio

Keelie Miller

Years In Gymnastics : 14

Future Plans : I plan to attend Indiana Weslyan University to study nursing.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Larry McCoppin

Gem City Gymnastics : Keelie is an exceptional athlete. She has excelled in gymnastics, as well as several other sports, basketball and soccer, to name a few. She has always been a successful gymnast that has worked hard for everything she has accomplished. She is an all-around great kid with a fantastic personality to go along with her exceptional athletic abilities. She is one of those kids that other teammates want to see excel. She will be missed at the gym.

Stephanie Balthaser

Years In Gymnastics : 12

Future Plans : Plans to earn her degree in kinesiology and study sports physical therapy

Instrumental To Your Journey : Ric Voorhies & Joanne Docherty

Gym X-Treme Gymnastics : Stephanie is very intelligent and driven. She takes was she's learned in gymnastics and applies it to other sports, finding great success in diving. Stephanie is a very positive and competitive influence to her team.

Rachel Lucarielli

Years In Gymnastics : 14

Future Plans : Rachel plans to attend OSU or OU majoring in Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy.

Instrumental To Your Journey : My coaches, parents & teammates

Ohio Gymnastics Institute : Rachel has been a member of OGI for the past 14 years. Rachel's self-motivation and discipline are what make her a standout in the gym. In addition to club gymnastics, Rachel is also a cheerleader for Hubbard High School and is a member of NHS. Rachel's presence in the gym will be missed and we wish her the very best in her journey beyond gymnastics!

Jenna Olshefski

Years In Gymnastics : 14

Future Plans : University of Minnesota (full ride)

Instrumental To Your Journey : Natalia Lashchenova

Universal Gymnasts Inc

Jordan Wright

Years In Gymnastics : 15

Future Plans : Medical School to become a doctor

Instrumental To Your Journey : Parents and Coach Dominique

Dominique Moceanu Gymnastics Center : Having Jordan “JoJo” Wright with me over the past four years has been a pleasure. She's grown in her gymnastics and into a tremendous young woman with much to be proud of. JoJo has gone through enormous amounts of adversity in her young life, and I am so proud of her resiliency. She has a “never give up” attitude and is a shining example of grit and determination. She never quit when the cards were stacked against her, which is admirable. She came to DMGC four years ago with hopes of better training and improvement in the sport she loves, and I believe she can look back on her dedicated years in the gym and be pleased with herself. She can know in her heart that she made the best of her years with us at DMGC, and I will be forever proud of every challenge she has overcome, which will no doubt help her in her future endeavors of becoming a physician. Best of luck in your future endeavors JoJo! -Dominique Moceanu, OLY

Jillian Rieke

Years In Gymnastics : 10 years

Future Plans : Plans to attend Central Michigan

Instrumental To Your Journey : Amy Nyman

New Heights Gymnastics

Jocie Householder

Years In Gymnastics : 14

Future Plans : Bowling Green, forensic science

Instrumental To Your Journey : Her family

Gymnastics of Ohio : Words can’t describe how much we all love Jocie. She is the funniest, kindest, most energetic young woman who has made such an impact in our gym. Her upbeat attitude shines bright in our gym every practice. We are going to miss her so much but can’t wait to see all she achieves.

Lauren Riddle

Years In Gymnastics : 15

Future Plans : Plans to coach gymnastics while attending college to be a Physician Assistant

Instrumental To Your Journey : Ric Voorhies, Joanne Docherty, Yuliya Sabko

Gym X-Treme Gymnastics : Lauren is extremely tough both mentally and physically. She has overcome a lot of injuries and doesn't let anything stop her from training. Lauren is a strong leader and a positive role model for her teammates and the kids she coaches.

Aariona Vasser

Years In Gymnastics : 5 years

Future Plans : Attend Kent State University for Fashion and Design

Instrumental To Your Journey : My parents

Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy : Aariona has been a huge asset to our team! Her determination and hard work are amazing and will be missed. We will definetly miss her but wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

Cecelia Pastrick

Years In Gymnastics : 7

Future Plans : University of Cincinnati

Instrumental To Your Journey : Her Mother

Westside Academy of Gymnastics : Cece has been a pleasure to coach! Although she tends to be harder on herself than most, she has demonstrated perseverance, dedication, and hard work throughout her years as a gymnast. She is a great team leader and role model for the other athletes on the team. We look forward to her personal development as she transitions to the next phase of her journey!

Hailee Cobb

Years In Gymnastics : 13

Future Plans : Going to college to study physical therapy

Instrumental To Your Journey : Ric Voorhies & Yuliya Sabko

Gym X-Treme Gymnastics : Hailee is very energetic and has a positive attitude. She makes an impact on the kids she coaches, as she helps them with confidence and skills. It has been a pleasure to watch Hailee grow at Gym X-Treme over the past 10 years.

Sarah Zupanek

Years In Gymnastics : 12

Future Plans : SUNY Brockport

Instrumental To Your Journey : Dad

Youngstown Gymnastics Center : Sarah is a leader in the gym. Her input and guidance is important and she’s a super role model for the up and coming athletes

Angelina Smiley

Years In Gymnastics : 14

Future Plans : Continue my gymnastics career at Hamline University where I will major in business management & communications.

Instrumental To Your Journey : My coaches & my teammates. They have been there to celebrate the good times and love me through the bad. I consider them all my family.

Ohio Gymnastics Institute : Angelina's larger than life personality and fun-loving demeanor make her a standout in our gym. Her infectious smile and kind heart will be missed! We are so proud of Angelina and excited for her to start her collegiate career at Hamline in the fall.

Katie Harper

Years In Gymnastics : 15

Future Plans : NC State

Instrumental To Your Journey : Dave Anthony

Universal Gymnasts, Inc. : Katie is excited to compete in college for NC State next season.

Ella Demeter

Years In Gymnastics : 12

Future Plans : Lipscome Univeristy for Mechanical Engineering

Instrumental To Your Journey : Sean Stone

Fliptastic! Gymnastics : Extremely determined and strong-willed gymnast. Very supportive of all of her current and former teammates. Has the best dry humor ever.

Kate Parks

Future Plans : Kate is undecided on her plans after graduation.

Cincinnati Gymnastics : Despite only being a part of our team for three years, Kate has come such a long way. She has grown both as a person and as a gymnast! Kate’s training habits, skill level, work ethic, and attitude have progressed and improved. Kate is passing on her love of the sport and has been teaching preschool and recreational classes. Congratulations Kate! We are so proud of you!

Ella Mikus

Years In Gymnastics : 14

Future Plans : Ella is deciding between University of Pittsburgh and Western Michigan University to further her education. She is pursuing a career in physical therapy.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Former coach Rhonda Sprague

Future Gymnastics Academy : Ella is a dedicated athlete and student. She started her career at the Ross County YMCA, moving to club gymnastics at Level 7. She joined Future Gymnastics in 2020 at Level 10. She is a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, and the Chillicothe High School Track Team.

Kaileigh Norton

Years In Gymnastics : 15

Future Plans : Kaileigh plans to attend Kent State University to continue her gymnastics career and study exercise science.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Coach Sam

Flytz Gymnastics : Having Kaileigh at Flytz for the past 15 years has been such a joy. She has a strong work ethic and we are so proud of her and all that she has accomplished. We will miss her next Fall when she moves on to Kent State!

Alex Banish

Years In Gymnastics : 16

Future Plans : Attending college, major is undecided.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Mother and Father

Chalk Box Gymnastics : Alex is a very hard working gymnast and is also an inspiration to all of our younger gymnasts. He has been a part of the Chalk Box Family for 16 years, he is currently a level 10 gymnast and also coaches many classes and teams for the Chalk Box.

Natalie Martin

Years In Gymnastics : 15

Future Plans : Attending the University of Maryland on a full ride gymnastics scholarship

Instrumental To Your Journey : Mom (JoAnn Martin): she is someone that I look up to every single day in the way she carries herself and she is my biggest role model.

Buckeye : 2019 Nastia Qualifier
3x Nationals Qualifier

Lilly Martin

Years In Gymnastics : 11

Future Plans : After graduation, Lilly plans to take a gap year, travel, and work.

Instrumental To Your Journey : The X-treme Staff and Coach Stephanie

X-treme Gymnastics : Lilly has been a member of X-treme Gymnastics since 2018. In addition to club gymnastics, Lilly is a member the Brecksville High School Marching Band, and National Art Honors Society. Lilly will be graduating High School with an Associates of Arts from Tri-C Community College. Outside of gymnastics Lilly enjoys reading and drawing. Lilly's spirit will be greatly missed in the gym. We are so proud of all her accomplishments and wish her the very best with her future plans!

Sydney Griffen

Years In Gymnastics : 15 years

Future Plans : Planing on attending Wright State University.

Gymnastics Training Center of Ohio

Grace Briles

Years In Gymnastics : 15

Future Plans : Grace will be continuing her academic and gymnastics career at SUNY Brockport in the fall. She plans on majoring in health science to later become a physical therapist.

Instrumental To Your Journey : All of her coaches

Buckeye Gymnastics

Elle Johnson

Years In Gymnastics : 11

Future Plans : Central Michigan University

Cincinnati Gymnastics : Elle Johnson has been blessed so a wide variety of incredible talents! She is constantly impressing us with her incredible skill in the gym, amazing artistic creations, and commendable academic achievements. In additional to all of that, Elle is very involved in her church youth group and always of service to others. Elle has persevered through a number of adversities where many others would have given up! She never lost sight of her goals and continued to push herself to achieve. Her gymnastics achievements are impressive but her character shines through even more. She is always willing to help a teammate or share a kind word. We are so proud and know she will continue to shine in her next adventures!

Hope Krause

Years In Gymnastics : 4

Future Plans : After school, Hope plans to explore dental assisting and would like to continue to coach gymnastics.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Her coach, Miss Lily, her mom and her sister. She could not have done it without their patience and guidance throughout these past few years.

All 4 Kids : Hope is currently finishing up her senior year competition season as an XCEL Gold. She has come so far in such a short amount of time and we are so proud of everything she has accomplished. She is an outstanding leader, coach, and friend to all her teammates. Best of luck with all your future endeavors as you enter this exciting new stage in life!

Allison Wolfe

Years In Gymnastics : 14

Future Plans : I plan to attend either The Ohio State University or Miami University to major in sports management.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Larry McCoppin

Gem City Gymnastics : Allison has accomplished quite a lot in the sport of gymnastics. She is one of those athletes that excels in everything she does, from high school cheerleading, high school gymnastics, several activities, as well as taking several honors classes throughout her high school career. Allison is one of the hardest workers at the gym and always has a smile on her face. She is a strong leader in the gym and always has a kind word for others. She will be successful in any career she chooses. Her teammates and coaches will miss her dearly when she graduates.

Julia Bowser

Years In Gymnastics : 7

Future Plans : Undecided

Instrumental To Your Journey : Coach Erika

Quest Gymnastics & Extreme Sports Center : I honestly cannot say enough about this athlete. She is the hardest worker as an athlete and as a coach and is always trying to help others! She has the drive many adults strive for and has battled so many obstacles to come out on top! Proud is an understatement! -Coach Kim

Kylie Himmler

Years In Gymnastics : 9

Future Plans : Undecided on a college but planning to major in sports management

Instrumental To Your Journey : My parents- They have sacrificed so much for me to do gymnastics and have always believed in me.

TGC

Leah Wall

Years In Gymnastics : 10.5

Future Plans : Study biology at Florida State University with a Pre-Physician Track.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Kylie Kazmierski

Queen City Gymnastics : Leah has been a tremendous addition to QCG for the past 7 years. Her leadership, attitude, contagious laughter and smile will leave an imprint on the gym for any years to come.

Kennedy Griffin

Years In Gymnastics : 12

Future Plans : Kennedy will attend the University of Missouri, she will major in Business & Marketing, minor in Sports Management and will continue her athletic career as a member of the MIZZOU Women's Gymnastics team.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Coach Phil K. & Coach Farrah G. (my mom!)

Five-Star Gymnastics : Kennedy leads by positive example! She always makes the most of the time that she has by being efficient and focused in practice. She takes direction and correction seriously by quickly implementing suggestions into her practice regimen. She is positive and supportive of team members by complimenting positive gains and by encouraging teammates struggling. She sets the tone on our team with her serious dedication and unrelenting positive attitude.

Olivia Rutledge

Years In Gymnastics : 15

Future Plans : Undecided college, pre-med

Instrumental To Your Journey : Candi (her mom)

Gymnastics of Ohio : There’s so much to say about Olivia. She is a kind-hearted, caring and funny young woman who has a heart of gold. She has been such an important part of our gym since she was 3. We are truly going to miss her so much.

Claire Wood

Years In Gymnastics : 11

Future Plans : Claire is continuing her academic and gymnastics careers at SUNY Brockport.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Dave Anthony, Friend and teammate Karleigh Reutzel, my parents Casey and Michelle Wood

Universal Gymnasts Inc : Claire is a determined young lady who goes above and beyond in all areas of her life. She continues to inspire many by her daily actions and is a positive role model for many gymnasts that have a dream. The world is a better place because she is in it and will do wonderful things in her future. Congratulations Claire we are all proud of you !

Kiara Hockman

Years In Gymnastics : 10

Future Plans : Continue gymnastics career at SUNY Brockport

Instrumental To Your Journey : All her coaches and teammates

North Canton Gymnastics : She is a caring, fun and competitive gymnast who loves her dinosaur friends.

Kennedy Kehres

Years In Gymnastics : 14

Future Plans : Kennedy will be attending Adrian College where she will play on the golf team. She is planning to study Secondary Education with a concentration in Social Studies.

Instrumental To Your Journey : My parents and all of my coaches

Toledo Turners Gymnastics : Kennedy, known as KK at the gym, is an absolute wonderful individual. She is a hard worker and once she has her mind set on something ... look out!! KK is a great teammate and an awesome role model for her teammates and the younger gymnasts in the program. KK started coaching rec classes few years ago and is a great asset to our coaching staff. The little ones are lucky to have Coach KK! KK is also a very talented golfer and we are so excited for her to represent her college in another sport that she loves.

Paige Harmon

Years In Gymnastics : 12

Future Plans : Paige plans to stay close to the Cleveland area for college and is still debating between areas of study, but is leaning towards something in the medical field.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Ron Zahursky, one of Paige's first coaches

All-Around Gymnastics Academy : Paige has been a pleasure to coach and watch to turn into a wonderful young woman. Paige has been committed to her gymnastics career while keeping up her grades and hobbies outside of the gym.

Zoie Pelfrey

Years In Gymnastics : 8

Future Plans : Central Michigan University

Cincinnati Gymnastics : Zoie has been an extremely determined athlete throughout her gymnastics career. She set her goals high and refused to give up or let anyone tell her she couldn’t accomplish them. In the past few years Zoie has grown so much as a person and a gymnast. We thrilled to see her confidence and leadership grow. Zoie shares her love of the sport through coaching our Xcel team and teaching classes. She is inspiring the next generation! Congratulations on all of your success, we can’t wait to see you competing at the next level!

Mary Green

Years In Gymnastics : 16

Future Plans : Mary plans to attend Ohio State University to continue her gymnastics career and study medicine.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Coach Sam

Flytz Gymnastics : Mary has been such an important part of Flytz for the past 16 years, we are so proud of everything she has accomplished. She is an outstanding leader, and we are going to miss her dearly! We wish her the very best as she moves on to Ohio State next Fall!

Isabella Trostel

Years In Gymnastics : 15

Future Plans : Will be attending Michigan State University on a full gymnastics scholarship.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Coach Becky Doggette

Buckeye Gymnastics : 2022 National Beam Runner-Up; 2022 Region 5 All-Star team member; 2022 Region 5 National Team Member; 2022 Regional Beam Champion; 2022 State of Ohio Floor Runner-Up; 2022 Buckeye Gymnastics Team Captain; 2021 State of Ohio Beam Champion; 2019 Region 5 National Team Member

Emily Myers

Years In Gymnastics : 15 years

Future Plans : A career in the medical field

Instrumental To Your Journey : Her family and her coaches

Exceleration Gymnastics Center : Emily is a very intelligent, hard worker.

Jackie Minich

Years In Gymnastics : 10

Future Plans : Jackie will attend Ohio University after graduation. She plans to study sports exercise science and wants to be a physical therapist.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Family, Teammates, and Coaches

Lake Erie Gymnastics : Jackie has been a member of our team for 9 years. She has a great attitude and strong work ethic. We are proud of her dedication to the sport and our program. All of us, coaches & teammates, wish her the best of luck with her future and we will miss her next season!!!

Nilah Washington

Years In Gymnastics : 10

Future Plans : Run track or cheer at a HBCU and major in Psychology

Instrumental To Your Journey : Her mother

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Grace Walker

Years In Gymnastics : 14

Future Plans : Attending The Ohio State University to continue academic, and gymnastics career

Instrumental To Your Journey : Thankful to parents and teammates for keeping her motivated and supporting her!

Integrity Athletics : Grace has always been a rock-solid hard-working athlete. She is calm and consistent throughout her practices and competitions. It has been a pleasure to coach such a wonderful athlete and person!

Nina Turba

Years In Gymnastics : 15

Future Plans : Plans on attending Rhode Island to be apart of their gymnastics team!

Instrumental To Your Journey : My mom because she has always been so supportive of the ups and downs of my gymnastics.

Chalk It Up Gymnastics : Nina is the true definition of a good teammate. She walks in and completely changes everyone’s mood for the better. There is never a challenge that Nina won’t take on and that says a lot on not only her gymnastics but who she is as a person. You’re going to do great things Nina we all love you!

Allison Buckenmeyer

Years In Gymnastics : 9

Future Plans : I’m going to study Agronomy

Instrumental To Your Journey : All of my coaches

Greater Toledo YMCA : Allison is a joy to coach. She works hard, and shows great dedication. She will do some amazing things in her life.

Kacey Kobyluck

Years In Gymnastics : 11

Future Plans : undecided

Instrumental To Your Journey : Dawn Shaffer, Steve Glenn, Parents-Kristen and Chad Kobyluck

Perfect Balance Athhletics : Kacey is a great kid and a great coach. It has been a pleasure to coach her these many years and we wish her the very best in her journey beyond gym life.

Grace Knurek

Years In Gymnastics : 12

Future Plans : Grace will attend the Kent State University, she will major in Middle Childhood education and will continue her athletic career as a member of the Golden Flashes Women's Gymnastics team.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Mrs. Ganim

Five-Star Gymnastics : Grace is a quiet, hard working gymnast who consistently sets the bar for those around her. She is very humble and a very hard worker listening to corrections given to her and always adjusting to suggested changes. She is very coachable and relates well to team members always supporting their efforts. She is highly respected by team members for her dedication, tenacity, and determination.

Haley Surdell

Years In Gymnastics : Off and on for the last 15 years

Future Plans : She plans to study art

Instrumental To Your Journey : Her family and her coaches

Exceleration Gymnastics Center : Haley has a great personality. This explains why her teammates, coaches and kids she coaches love her so much!

Kayla Kolesar

Years In Gymnastics : 12

Future Plans : LSU, UK or Penn State - Still undecided. PLans on majoring in pre-med or kinesiology

Instrumental To Your Journey : My mom and my Physical therapist Katie Lullo

All Starz Gymnastics : Kayla has come back to compete this year after a very bad ankle injury in 2021. After almost 2 years off she was able to return for her Senior year. She is a very determined and hard working gymnast. She will be missed next year in our gym.

Grace Kingsbury

Years In Gymnastics : 7 Years

Future Plans : Gap Year

Instrumental To Your Journey : Coach Stephanie Fisher

Columbus Gymnastics Academy : We are so proud of Grace's accomplishments both inside and outside of the gym. She has been such a joy to coach, and we have loved watching her grow into the incredible women she is today. We wish her the best as she continues her gymnastics career and passes her love of gymnastics on to the younger athletes through coaching.

Delaney Evans

Years In Gymnastics : 10

Future Plans : Attend the University of Cincinnati to study chemical engineering.

Instrumental To Your Journey : my teammates, coaches, and family

Gymnastics World Inc. : I can't think of another athlete that personifies persistence more than Delaney. Delaney has meant so much to Gym World over the years. She exemplifies the meaning of “teammate”. It was our greatest honor to get to be a part of Delaney's life. The staff at Gym World would like to thank Delaney's parents for having the confidence and trust in us over the years. Good luck Delaney. We love you!!

Katelyn Combs

Years In Gymnastics : 10

Future Plans : High Point University where she plans to do Club Gymnastics.

Instrumental To Your Journey : My coaches

Buckeye Gymnastics : Level 9 Eastern Nationals Qualifer 2022; Runner up- Vault for Region 5 Championships 2022, State Champ- Ohio -Vault 2022 Level 9

Sophia Ure

Years In Gymnastics : 11

Future Plans : Nursing

Instrumental To Your Journey : Coaches Dawn Shaffer and Steve Glenn and parents-Christy and Garrison Ure

Perfect Balance Athhletics : Sophia is a committed athlete and love gym life. She has come very far in her gymnastics journey and we are very proud of all she has accomplished

Adelaide Lindner

Years In Gymnastics : 17

Future Plans : Eastern Kentucky University

Instrumental To Your Journey : Sam Marsh

Westside Academy of Gymnastics : Adelaide has been a pleasure to coach! Although she has only been a part of the team for the last few years of her gymnastics career, she has demonstrated perseverance, dedication, and hard work. She is a great teammate and role model for the other athletes on the team. We look forward to her personal development as she transitions to the next phase of her journey!

Emma Maher

Years In Gymnastics : 14

Future Plans : After graduation, Emma plans to attend college (undecided) with a goal of becoming an oncologist.

Instrumental To Your Journey : Teresa Principi

X-treme Gymnastics : Emma has been a member of X-treme Gymnastics since 2019. Emma was the 2022 Xcel Diamond State Bars, Beam & All Around Champion, the 2021 Level 8 State Vault & Floor Champion, and USAG Regional qualifier the past three years. In addition to club gymnastics, Emma is a third year captain for the Rocky River High School Varsity Gymnastics Team, where she was an OHSAA State Qualifier in 2021 & 2022. She also participates in Track & Field, Student Council and the National Honor Society. Emma has maintained high honor roll all four years and has taken 11 AP classes. In her spare time, Emma coaches classes at X-treme Gymnastics and works at her local ice cream shop. Emma enjoys hanging out with friends, lifting, cooking, and spending time with her two golden retrievers. We will greatly miss Emma's positive energy and leadership in the gym. We are so proud of all her accomplishments and wish her the best in her future!

Kelsey Linard

Years In Gymnastics : 13

Future Plans : Undecided

Instrumental To Your Journey : Coach Kristen

Pinnacle Gymnastics : We have loved coaching Kelsey, and it's been a pleasure to watch her grow from a young athlete into a responsible young woman inside and outside of the gym. We have benefitted from her presence in the gym so much over the years, and her absence will definitely be felt. We wish you nothing but the best, Kelsey. We are so proud of you!

Nadia Parente

Years In Gymnastics : 12

Future Plans : Bowling Green

Instrumental To Your Journey : Parents

Dominique Moceanu Gymnastics Center : Working with Nadia over the past three years has been a pleasure. I’ve seen her mature and grow into a determined young woman who doesn’t give up. Her hard work and leadership have earned her a scholarship at Bowling Green University, and we at DMGC couldn’t be more proud of her. She will be dearly missed as she ventures into her new world at college and explores all that life has to offer. Nadia has been a tremendous teammate, athlete, and coachable! DMGC will miss her very much. I wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life. - Dominique Moceanu, OLY

Maddie Geiger

Years In Gymnastics : 14

Future Plans : Maddie plans to attend college (undecided) to study nursing

Instrumental To Your Journey : Her mom

X-treme Gymnastics : Maddie has been a member of X-treme Gymnastics Team since 2017. Maddie was the 2022 Level 8 State Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor & All Around Champion and a USAG Regional qualifier in 2021 & 2022. In addition to club gymnastics, Maddie also competes for the Avon High School Varsity Gymnastics Team where she was an OHSAA State Qualifier in 2021. Maddie participates in Key Club, Future Scholars of Medicine Club, Women in STEM Club, and National Honor Society. Outside of gymnastics, Maddie enjoys reading, baking, and watching the sunrise. Maddie's dedication and leadership will be greatly missed in the gym. We are so proud of all her accomplishments and wish her the very best in her future!

Chloe Maiken

Years In Gymnastics : 12

Future Plans : I've been accepted into Kent State and Youngstown. I plan on majoring in sports psychology

Instrumental To Your Journey : Larry McCoppin

Gem City Gymnastics : Chloe is one of those athletes that has battled both injuries and fears. She has persevered through all of this to have a very successful career! Chloe is a positive influence on her teammates. She is always willing to help out the younger gymnasts. She is one of those rare kids that can hold conversations with teammates and coaches alike. Chloe will be sorely missed after she graduates and moves on to bigger and better things.