Hi! My name is Kate Arakawa, and I am a 17 year old, homeschool student. I train at Eagle Gymnastics Academy in Frisco, Texas. I've been competing for 6 years, and am Senior Elite on Trampoline, I've been taking a break from double mini due to injuries but I hope to be back competing in 2025. Outside of gymnastics, I play flute in the Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra, sing in the Gloria Dei Children's Choir at Stonebriar church, and participate in American Heritage Girls. I was selected for the 2023-24 Trampoline Jr National Team and competed at Scalabis Cup in Santarém, Portugal, and the 2024 WAGC in Birmingham, England. As an athlete who has had many rough practices in my career, my advice is when you have that difficult practice, find something positive to take away, or something new you learned. A bad practice is rarely a complete waste of time.

Hi, my name is Maddie Beers and I am 17 years old. I was born in Las Vegas, but I was raised in Southlake, Texas. This upcoming Fall, I will be attending the University of North Texas with the end goal of becoming an Athletic Trainer with Team USA. I have been doing Gymnastics since I was 3, and this is my 4th year doing Trampoline and Tumbling. I train at Southlake Gymnastics Academy and I am a Senior Elite on Trampoline. This past November, I had the privilege of representing Team USA on Double Mini at WAGS. My ultimate goal for this season is to hit the qualifying score for Senior National Team with the hopes of representing Team USA for a second time. I look forward to the rest of this season with all my teammates by my side!

Hi, my name is Joseph Borders and I'm 14 years old. I have competed in T&T for 9 years. I have trained under Michael Lachner at Champions Westlake my entire career. For the last two years I have had the opportunity to compete at World Age Groups. This past year I placed fourth on Double Mini in England. My favorite part of the sport is learning new skills and persevering through challenges. I have many goals and I'm excited to see what the following years have in store.

Hi, I am Brooklyn Rose Chapman from 3ti -Texas Tumbling and Trampoline Paris, Tx. I started TNT at the age of 3. My first meet ever was Dallas Cup at 3 1/2 yrs old. I recently made Youth Elite in December. It’s been a bumpy battle with lots of tears, both happy and sad. I was 2022 level 10 state champion on trampoline . Finished 2nd in double mini level 8 at Winter Classic recently. My favorite thing about gym meets is seeing my friends from other gyms and us getting to travel to new places. I know that TNT will help me in my future when life gets tough because this sport is tough. I will be forever grateful for my family and my coaches for all their love and support they have given to me.

Hi, My name is Faith Choi. I am a sixth grader attending Bixby North Intermediate School in Bixby, Oklahoma. I have been in Tumbling and Trampoline for six years and with my current gym, Oklahoma Extreme, for the last three. I earned a spot on the Jump Start team for both trampoline and tumbling and this is my first season being Youth Elite and I have a goal to hopefully make the National Team one day!

My name is Clayton Choy I live in Austin Texas and I am 14 years old. I go to Champions Westlake and have gone there throughout all my 5 years of doing this sport. I have done gymnastics since I was 9 years and I am now a Junior Elite. I attended EDP last year for Trampoline and Double Mini as a level 10. My goal in this sport is to make U.S National Team and to qualify for World Age Groups, and not only that but also growing in the sport and having lots of fun doing what I love most.

My name is Emma Cox and I am an athlete from Oklahoma Extreme. Throughout the last 10 years I have won several State and Regional titles on all 3 events. In 2021 I received a gold medal at National Championships for trampoline. I had the honor of being selected as Missouri Athlete of the Year in both 2019 and 2021. I was chosen to serve as a Missouri athlete representative. I attended the Elite Development Camp in 2020 and 2021 and had the privilege to compete in Baku for WAGS as a youth elite tumbler, finishing in the top 8.

My name is Cate Cupples and I am from Showcase Gymnastics in Katy, Texas. I recently graduated early from Taylor High School with high honors. I am an Intermediate Elite on double mini, Open on trampoline, and a Teamgym athlete. I have been competing TNT for 12 years and have won many State and Regional Championships including a few National titles. I have also had the opportunity to travel and be a part of the first internationally competitive Teamgym team in the United States. I love coaching our competitive programs for both TNT and Teamgym. I plan to continue coaching while working to earn a degree in elementary education.

My name is Kalyana Dickson, I am 17 years old. I attend Eagle Gymnastics trained by The best coaches ever!! I have been in T&T since the age of 7 .. Over 10 Years now. I am currently Intermediate Elite on Tumbling and Double mini. My favorite event is Tumbling and my favorite skill is Full in Pike. My goal is double lay transition. Outside of gymnastics I love to run track and taking trips out of the country with my family. I plan to pursue a career in Athletic training after college.

My name is Antonio Figueroa and I am 17 years old. I am an athlete from Champions Westlake and train with my coaches Michael Lachner and Mitch Arick. I have been competing for 7 years and I am now Intermediate Elite on double mini and Open on tumbling. I placed 3rd at the 2022 USA Gymnastics Championships in Intermediate Elite double mini. I am so thankful for the people and experiences this sport has given me and I look forward for what is to come.

My name is Sebastian Gallardo. I live in San Antonio, Texas and train at Powerhouse TNT Gymnastics with Coaches Pentcho and Nina Pentchev. I have been in gymnastics since I was 3 years old and am now at the Youth Elite level in trampoline and double-mini. I won 1st place at Nationals in 2022 and 2023 in both events and have been on the Jumpstart and Elite Development teams the past 3 years. What I love most about Trampoline is the excitement of soaring through the air and being able to control my skills. My long term goal is to make it to the Olympics to represent my country.

Hi, my name is Susan Gill and I am 22 years old. I am originally from southern California, but moved to Texas in summer of 2019 for college and now train at Eagle Gymnastics Academy.  I have been competing in trampoline and tumbling for 15 years and am a senior elite on tumbling and double mini. Over those 15 years I have had the incredible opportunity to compete internationally in Portugal, Japan, and Azerbaijan and have been on the Junior National Team. I recently graduated college with my Bachelors in Exercise Science and am about to start a Masters program in Athletic Training at UT Arlington. This sport has taught me so much and brought me so many incredible opportunities in sport and in education and I am so thankful that I have had and continue to have the opportunity to be a part of an amazing community.

My name is Tommy Horal and I am 11 years old. I train at Extreme Cheer and Tumble in Killeen, Texas. I have been doing T&T for 4 years. I am Youth Elite on trampoline and level 10 on tumbling and double mini. I have attended Jumpstart camp the past 2 years, where I have been able to train with great coaches and meet other talented athletes. I really love this sport and I can't wait to see where it takes me in the future.

My name is Rayleigh Huette and I am 16 years old. I am the daughter of Benita and Scott Huette and have a younger sister, Brinson. I have grown up in the small town of Weimar, Texas and gymnastics has been an important part of my life for around 13 years now. I have been on the Junior National Team for four years and have competed in three World Age Groups. I started my career training at K and L Tumbletown and recently moved to Victoria Gymagic with Ashten Linney as my coach. Outside of gymnastics, I am very involved in raising and showing steers. In my few and far between breaks of gymnastics and steers, I like to hang out with family and friends.

Hi, my name is Casen Kim. I am 12 years old and in 6th grade. I go to Eagle Gymnastics Academy. I have been competing TNT since 2022. I am hoping to make EDP camp this year. I am youth elite on trampoline and level 10 on double mini and level 9 on tumbling. I have learned so much doing this sport and look forward to become a great athlete. When I am not doing gymnastics I like to go to the skate park and spend time with family.I like to wear long socks and love dogs. I hope this up coming season will go well.

Hi, my name is Channing Kim, I am 14 years old and I have done T&T for the past 9 years. I go to Eagle Gymnastics in Frisco Tx, with my coaches Jared Olsen, Drew Collins and Isaac Rowley. I am a Jr elite on trampoline and a level 10 on double mini. I have met so many of my best friends through this sport and have made the best memories. I love this sport so much and look forward to practice almost everyday. Though this sport is hard mentally and physically, at the end of the day I end up loving it. I hope to improve as much as I can these next few years, to reach some of my goals. Outside of gymnastics I love hanging out with my friends and family and enjoy being active. My friends, family and coaches are some of my biggest supporters and I couldn’t be more grateful for them. For athletes who are struggling or feel like giving up, just keep pushing and know that there is a brighter side and you will get though it.

Hi! I’m Emerson LaBouff, youngest daughter to Jason and Rebekah LaBouff. I am ten years old and I attend Bixby North Intermediate in Bixby, Oklahoma. I have been doing T&T for 4 years at Oklahoma Extreme Tumbling and Trampoline and I am in my first season as a Youth Elite on Trampoline. I made the USAGymnastics Jumpstart National Team and I am going to try my very best to return. I love learning new skills, being with my teammates and making new friends at competitions!

Hi, my name is Olivia Lee and I am a Junior Elite athlete with Texas Tumbling & Trampoline Institute. In my 8 years in T&T I have won the North Texas State title 4 times and made the podium multiple times at the Region 3 championships and Nationals. I am also very active in my church as well as school where I serve as FFA officer and Sophomore class officer. Gymnastics has helped me learn dedication, perseverance, and how to work hard for what I want. I love my sport and can't wait to see where it takes me next!

My name is Zarah Lugosi. I am a 13-year-old homeschool student and live in Celina, TX. My journey in T&T started in Livermore, CA in September 2016 when my parents took me to my first recreational class at a local gym. In February 2017, I competed at my first meet and haven't stopped since:-) After moving to TX in January 2021, I joined Eagles Wings Athletics in Prosper. Currently, I am YE on both trampoline and double mini. Last year I had the opportunity to attend EDP camp where I got to learn from National Team coaches. My favorite skill on trampoline is Cody, while spotter half-out pike takes #1 on double mini. I love to hangout with my teammates and continue to build friendships with my fellow competitors. My dream is to represent the USA at international competitions.

My name is Quinn Luoma and I am a 6th grader at Walsh Middle School in Round Rock, Texas. I started taking tumbling classes at Tumble Tech in 2019 and discovered T&T. I joined the team that fall making this my third season to compete. I love competing because I get to travel with my teammates and meet athletes from all over the country. My favorite skill to compete on trampoline is a double lay. My goal is to join the U.S. National Team and compete at the World Age Groups Competition in 2024.

Hi, my name is Krista McNary and I am a 19 year old gymnast from Victoria, Texas. I compete under Victoria Gymagic as a Senior Elite on trampoline. I am a sophomore in college at The University of Houston-Victoria as a bio major wanting to pursue a career as a doctor. I began at Victoria Gymagic in preschool classes when I was three, then by the age of six I had been placed onto competitive team. I had continued competing until the age of 17 when I decided to take a break and go out of state for college. After almost two years I decided to move back to Texas from Massachusetts and transfer colleges to start training again at Gymagic. I am so glad to be back competing again, and to have reconnected with the sport that I love!

Hi, my name is Brendon Newton. I’m a 19 year old computer science student at Baylor University, and I’m a member of the Baylor Gymnastics Club. I’ve been doing T&T for about 6 years, and my favorite event is double mini. Currently, I’m a SE on double mini and an IE on trampoline. I placed 5th on double mini at the 2022 USA Gymnastics Championships and 18th on double mini at the 2022 WAGS.

My name is Wyatt Otto and I am an 11-year-old athlete from Extreme Cheer & Tumble. I have been competing in Trampoline and Tumbling for six years. I am currently Youth Elite in Trampoline and Double Mini, along with being a Level 10 on Tumbling. I have attended JumpStart and EDP. This sport has taught me good sportsmanship, resilience in facing challenges, and the ability to make quick decisions. My ultimate aspiration is to compete internationally. I look forward to what the future holds for me!

My name is Leah Partida and I am in 8th grade at Benold Middle School in Georgetown, Texas. This is my 7th year in the sport and 5th year training at Tumble Tech. My favorite part of the sport is learning new skills and hanging out with my teammates at our competitions. My goal is to continue to grow in the sport and compete for Team USA at the World Age Group Championships. One fun fact is that I use to be afraid of the trampoline and bouncing high!

My name is Brianna Richardson and I’m 15 years old and a Freshman at Pearce High School. I’m a Youth Elite on Trampoline and Level 10 on Double Mini. I train at Flip Factory in Plano, Texas with Coach Keith Baker and Coach Kelly Baker. I have been training with them since I was 6 years old. My favorite event is Trampoline, and my goal is to qualify for World Age Groups. My biggest accomplishment was making Youth Elite on Trampoline by the time I was 13 years old. T&T has taught me that I should never give up on myself, be a good teammate and hard work pays off!

Hey! My name is Kennedi Roberts I’m 15 years old, I train at Southlake Gymnastics Academy in Southlake, Texas. I’ve been at SGA for 2.5 years with My Coach Brendan Thomsen. Outside of Gymnastics I like playing soccer, watching movies, and hanging out with my friends or family. Some of my accomplishments in T&T have been Making the US Jr National Team for Trampoline and Double Mini, I’ve competed internationally for Team USA on DMT 3 times in Bulgaria leaving with a bronze medal, Portugal, and Birmingham England leaving with a gold medal. I will also be attending the Jr Pan American championships for Trampoline in Lima, Peru at the end of May. This is only the beginning to an amazing Career and I can’t wait to put the work in and see what the future holds.

My name is Mikaela Snider. I have been competing in Trampoline and Tumbling gymnastics for 9 years. I am 19 years old and a sophomore at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. I am majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. I am also on a Pre-Med track. I plan to attend medical school after graduating from Texas Tech University. I train at Air Extreme in Lubbock with Brad Davis, Amanda Bailey, and Byron Smith. It is my second year as an intermediate elite on trampoline. My favorite thing about trampoline is being able to travel across the county to compete. I am so grateful for this sport because it has helped me become who I am today. Gymnastics has built my character more than anything ever will. This sport has taught me the importance of perseverance, hard work, and dedication. I know that I would not be able to do this without the support of my family, coach, teammates, and Region 3.

My name is Kimberly Tipton, I am 20 years old, and I live in a small country town called Morales, TX. I’m currently attending University Houston-Victoria as a Kinesiology major with the goal of becoming a physical therapist. I’ve grown up as a gymnast my entire life and have been a part of this sport for about 13 years now!! I compete as a senior elite on double mini at Victoria Gymagic with my lifelong coach Ashten Linney and Jordan Bell. I just recently made my way back into the sport after an almost two year long break and I’m finally back on the competition floor doing what I love again. Before coming back into the sport, I had many state, regional, and national titles under my belt and had the honor to compete in the Youth Olympic Trials on trampoline back in 2018. Now that I’m back training again, I have many goals that I look forward to in this competition season and I’m so excited for this years journey!!

My name is Skye Hudson. I am 11 years old and a 5th grader in the Herod Elementary Spanish Dual Language Program. I began T&T with Coach Beck when I was 5 years old. We train at Houston Gymnastics Center at the Jewish Community Center in Houston, Texas. I have won State and Regional Titles in Trampoline, Double Mini and Tumbling as well as National championship in Double Mini. I was also Top 2 at Nationals in Trampoline and Tumbling. I was named to the Development Team in 2022 and 2023. I worked hard to get from level 9 to Youth Elite on Trampoline this year and placed Top 2 in Finals at Winter Classic. My goal is to make the USA National Team and go to World Age Groups. T&T has taught me commitment, leadership, and teamwork. My parents and my coach have taught me that if I work hard and believe in myself, I can achieve my goals.

Hi! I’m Chandler Graham from Amarillo. This is my 8th year competing for All-American Gymnastics. I’m a Junior Elite in both Double Mini and Trampoline. In 2022, I had the honor of representing Team USA at the WAGS competition that was held in Sophia, Bulgaria—it was an amazing experience that I will always remember! Some of my favorite things about gymnastics is making friends at all levels and encouraging other athletes. I’m a freshman at Tascosa High School where I am involved in many activities including track, volleyball, Student Council, FFA and FCA. My goal this year is to put myself in a position to be considered for the Junior National Team. Good luck this year to all the Region 3 athletes!