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.

My name is Ryleigh Paityn Boudreaux. I am 14 and this will be my 1st year as Junior Elite. I was on the verge of quitting the sport until I found the coaches at OXT and I fell in love with the sport again. My mom and dad do a wonderful job supporting me and helping me achieve my very best. My goals are to do very well this first year and hopefully make Junior National team.

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.

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.

Hi!  I’m Chandler Graham from Amarillo, Texas.  I compete for All-American Gymnastics.   I am a Senior Elite on Double Mini and Intermediate Elite on Trampoline.   Last season, I had the opportunity to be on the Junior National team.   I also traveled to Portugal to compete in the Loule Cup, where I won my age group!  In 2022, I had the honor of representing Team USA at the WAGS competition in Sophia, Bulgaria.   It was an amazing experience that I will always remember!   Some of my favorite things about gymnastics are making new friends from around the country and encouraging other athletes.   I’m a sophomore at Tascosa High School where I’m involved in many activities including track, volleyball, Student Council, FFA and FCA.   My gymnastics journey has taught me many things and I’m thankful for both the challenges and the successes!  

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 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.

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! My name is Emerson LaBouff. I am the youngest daughter of Jason and Rebekah LaBouff. I attend North intermediate Bixby, Oklahoma. Currently, I am in sixth grade. I have been doing tumbling and trampoline for five years at Oklahoma extreme tumbling. This is my second season of Youth Elite on trampoline. This year I’ll be doing my very best to make jumpstart or EDP. I love doing new skills and learning new routines.

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, and I am a 14-year-old Youth Elite athlete on both trampoline and double-mini trampoline. In 2021 my family moved to Celina, Texas, and I have been training at Eagles Wings Athletics since then. In 2023 & 2024, I had the privilege of training with national coaches at EDP camp in Peoria, IL. When I am not at the gym, I am a busy homeschool student translating Latin, solving logic problems, writing essays, and preparing for Mock Trial and debate. I am an avid historical fiction reader, and I love to travel especially to Europe to visit family. T&T has taught me the value of hard work, dedication, and commitment. My dream is to represent the United States 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!

Hello, my name is Braden Merritt. I am an Intermediate Elite on trampoline, and open on double mini. My career first started with Sherry Mulkey at Acrospirits back in 2011. I jumped in her gym for eleven and a half years, until on April 4th, 2021, she died suddenly. At this moment in my life, I was devastated to start somewhere new. David Pendergrass, my coach, already knew us and was willing to take me into his gym and coach me throughout the rest of the season. After the season ended, I decided to stay in the sport and keep training at Texstar Athletics, where I have made many memories that consist of injuries, new big skills, high placements in nationals, and more. This sport has brought me many memories and blessed me with many good people, especially my coach. Outside of Power T&T, I have many different kinds of hobbies. Every winter, my friends and family and I go snowboarding, while in the summer, we love to go wakeboard and surf. I graduate highschool in 2026, and do not yet know what I want to pursue in college. What I do know is that I want to go as far as I can in this sport, and achieve my greatest goals.

My name is Olivia Miller. I am 12 years old and I am the best daughter that Abbey and Brett Miller will ever have.This is my first year being Elite and after all the hard work and multiple injuries I've endured to get here, I am so excited to see how I measure up to all the great elites on trampoline.  I've been selected to Jumpstart National Team in 2023 & 2024 and I am hoping to do well enough to make it again.

Hey! I’m Brendon Newton. I’m 21 and I’ve been doing T&T for about 7 years now. I train at Tumble Tech and compete as a Senior Elite on both trampoline and double mini. I’m also a junior at Baylor, studying computer science. Back in 2022, I got to represent Team USA on double mini at WAGS, which was an amazing experience. This is my first year as a Senior Elite on trampoline too. Balancing college and high level training definitely keeps me busy, but it’s also helped me really appreciate the memories and moments this sport gives. Nothing beats the energy of competing alongside your teammates. My goal is just to keep pushing myself in the gym and in school, making the most of every practice, meet, and research opportunity along the way.

Hi, my name is Grayson Niehus and I am 13 years old and live in Prosper, Tx. I movedfrom Park City, Utah in November 2023 and I have the privilege of training under coaches Jared Olsen and Connor Payne at Eagle Gymnastics in Frisco Texas.  I am Youth Elite on trampoline, level 10 on Double Mini and level eight on Tumbling. My favorite events are Trampoline and Double Mini. The ultimate goal that I hope to achieve is to make the WAGS team in the next two years.

Hi, my name is Wyatt Otto. I’m a 12-year-old athlete with Extreme Cheer & Tumble, and I’ve been competing in Trampoline and Tumbling for the past seven years. Right now, I’m competing as a Youth Elite in both Trampoline and Double Mini. I’ve had the opportunity to be part of both JumpStart and EDP, and this sport has truly shaped who I am. It’s taught me to tackle challenges head-on, set realistic goals, and think fast when it counts. My dream is to earn a spot on the U.S. National Team and compete at World Age Groups. I’m excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to see where this journey takes me!

Hi, my name is Jackson Oujezdsky, and I’m from Dallas, Texas. This is my fourth year competing, and I’m on the Flip Factory team. I’m a youth elite on trampoline and a level 10 on double mini. When I’m not practicing or competing, I am also a short stop, pitcher and catcher on a club baseball team, and I love playing for hours outside with my friends. My dream is to one day make it to the Olympics…Brisbane 2032 here we come!

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 Briley Pullin and I am 14 years old. My parents are Edgar and Becky Pullin and I have a younger brother, Ty. I train at K&L Tumbletown in Yoakum, TX. I have been doing gymnastics for 4 years now. Even though I started gymnastics later than most, I fell in love with the sport the moment I tried it! I am a Junior Elite on trampoline. Outside of gymnastics, I like to hangout with friends, go to the movies & shopping! My school sports include Volleyball and Basketball. I really enjoy gymnastics and can’t wait to see what the future holds for me!

Hi! My name is Parker Rasor and I’m a 7th grader at Evans Middle School in Lubbock, Texas. I train at Air Extreme under Byron Smith, Brad Davis and Amanda Bailey. This is my 6th year competing. This spring, I had the opportunity to compete at the 25th and final Flower Cup in Aalsmeer, Netherlands and placed 3rd. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget and I hope to compete internationally again! Outside of gymnastics, I’m involved in many activities including tennis, Student Council, and my church youth group. I hope to become a chiropractor in the future. T&T has taught me hard work, commitment, leadership and bravery. I know that I can do anything I set my mind to. Good luck to all the Region 3 athletes this year!

Hi, My name is Peija Reed. I am 14 years old. I live in Lubbock, Texas. I have been competing in T&T for 8 years. I am a proud athlete at Air Extreme. Last year at Nationals, I placed 4th in trampoline. This year is my first year as a Junior Elite Athlete for Trampoline. As an Elite Athlete, I competed in the 25th Aalsmeer Flower Cup this year in Amsterdam. When I am not busy training in trampoline, I am involved in Choir, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, and NJHS. I also enjoy traveling, baking, going to church, and spending time with family and friends. It has been a privilege to be a part of the T&T family and I look forward to many more years as an Elite Athlete!

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!

My name is Ayden Rideout and I am 17 years old. I am Senior Elite on trampoline and currently train at Air Extreme in Lubbock with my coaches Byron Smith, Brad Davis, and Amanda Bailey. I have been doing the sport for eight years, since I was 9 years old, and my favorite event is trampoline. I plan to attend Texas Tech University and major in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, setting up the path to attend med school after graduation. I love all of the opportunities that trampoline has given me, from meeting some of my closest friends to traveling across the country. Recently, I have medaled in the Junior Elite division at the 2023 elite challenge, and I have previously won at nationals in the developmental levels. I hope to be assigned to an international competition and represent Team USA. Trampoline has taught me so many life lessons that I know will extend into my future, and I can't wait to see what the future of my gymnastics career has in store.

Hi my name is Kennedi Roberts, I’m 16 years old and I train at Southlake Gymnastics. I’ve been doing Trampoline and tumbling for 10 years now. I’m also a 2x Jr National Team Member and I’m soon to be moved to Sr National Team at this coming nationals for both Trampoline and Double mini. I’ve competed for Team USA on double mini 4 times,  winning a bronze medal in Bulgaria, Team Gold in Portugal, a individual gold medal in Birmingham, England and most recently competing in my first senior World Cup and final in Riccione,  Italy. I’m soon to compete trampoline again at the upcoming Senior Pan American Champs in May in El Salvador. I’m so excited to continue working and become more successful in my career.

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!!

Hi! I’m Simari Tucker. I am 11 years old and I attend Carnegie Elementary in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I have been doing T&T for 4 years at my gym Airbenders in Owasso, Oklahoma. This my first season  as a Youth Elite on Tumbling and Double mini. I love learning new skills , being with teammates, and having fun ! I am grateful for my family and coaches for all their support that they have given to me. I look forward to what the future holds for me.

My name is Kinley Warrick and I just turned 12 years old. I’m from Clovis, New Mexico. I have been training at TexStar and more recently at Air Extreme in Lubbock, Texas under Coach David Pendergrass for the past 2 years. This is my first season to compete Youth Elite 11-12 Trampoline, however, I’ve been competing since I was 7 and started in rec classes when I was 4. I have been a 2 time national champion for trampoline and a 3 time national champion for double mini. I love what I do. T&T has taught me to have strong relationships with my coaches and teammates and I have made many friends along the way. I have also learned that with my faith, determination, and hard work, I can achieve my dreams and whatever life throws at me. I am thankful for all of my experiences, good and hard, as they have shaped me into who I am and have made me strong.