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Athlete Profile: Brittany White

Brittany White was a level-10 gymnast from FLYTZusa Gymnastics in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio until 2002 when she decided to pursue other competitive athletic goals. She graduates from high school in 2005 with a 3.88 GPA and will be attending the University of Toledo in the fall.

In 2004, after being out of gymnastics for over 2 years, she decided to compete with her friends during the high school season. In 2004 she placed 5 th All-Around at the State competition and 8 th All-Around in 2005. Brittany was able to achieve these results while spending between 5 and 7 hours per week in the gym from December – March.

Brittany plays soccer and runs track for her high school. In 2003-2004 she received 1 st team NBC (her league) in Track. In soccer she was the offensive player of the year in 2003 and the runner-up in 2004. She was also the leader goal scorer in 2003 and 2004.

Brittany is a bright, fun, and gifted young athlete who is truly a pleasure to coach and work with in the gym. Brittany inspires others in the gym through her incredible work ethic, attitude, and balance in all aspects of her life. We sat down with Brittany to ask her 20+ questions and we hope you find inspiration in what she has to say.

20+ questions with Brittany White

1. Do you have any brothers or sisters?
• I have a twin sister and an older brother
2. Favorite food?
• Steak
3. Favorite color?
• Blue
4. Favorite TV show?
• Summerland
5. Favorite movie?
• Shrek 2
6. How old are you and what grade are you in?
• I am 17 and a senior in college
7. Are you going to college?
• Yes
8. What are you going to major in? Why?
• I would like to major in pharmacy because I find it interesting and it is a well-needed job.
9. How long have you been in gymnastics?
• About 9 years
10. Continuously?
• No
11. Why did you stop?
• Many reasons; I was burnt out; I wanted to try new things, and I broke my back
12. Why did you get back into it?
• Some of the girls on the high school gymnastics team wanted me to do it because they knew I had experience with the sport
13. Was it fun?
• Very!
14. What were the challenges you faced when you got back into the sport?
• I had to get a lot of my skills back and I was a little weak.
15. Were they physical or mental challenges – or both?
• For the most part I had to deal with mental challenges
16. Did you conquer these challenges? How?
• I think by the end of each year I conquered them to the point where I could get done what I needed to get done. I accomplished this by positive mental training and trusting my self.
17. Favorite event?
• Bars
18. Favorite trick?
• Handspring front on vault
19. Best event?
• Bars
20. How did your final meet go?
• Not bad, could have been better but it always can be better, I just went out and had fun!
21. What are you going to do now that you are done competing?
• Workout on my own, work and try to make some money without spending it.
22. Will you stay involved in gymnastics in any way?
• I really want to, but I will have to see if I have time for it.
23. What do you like to do out of the gym?
• Relax and hang out with friends and family
24. Favorite sport other than gymnastics?
• Well, I love to watch football and basketball, but I like to play soccer.
25. Strongest supporter?
• My family
26. Is there a phrase or axiom that you live your life by? (I.e. – Carpe diem!)
• When I am scared to do something I tell myself to at least try and if I kill myself I don’t have to do it again.
27. Anyone you would like to thank or say something to?
• I would like to thank my family because without them I couldn’t have achieved anything near of what I have.
28. Any words of wisdom to pass on to young gymnasts?
• Be the best that you can be and never cheat yourself because it is only hurting you. Gymnastics is a tough sport on your mind and body, and when it brings you down like it sometimes will, just keep pushing and you will get over it!

4 Events with Brittany

1. Veggies or Meat? -MEAT
2. Sports car or Pick-up Truck? – SPORTS CAR
3. Shopping or Boys? – DEPENDS ON THE DAY, BUT FOR THE MOST PART SHOPPING!
4. All-Around or Individual Event Competition? – ALL-AROUND