Jersey started gymnastics when she was 3 years old at a recreational gym. With lots of energy to burn and no fear, she tumble her way to 3 classes a week! At 4 years old she was in the advanced 2-hour class with teens!! Her love for the sport grew very fast! The need for more eventually lead her to try out for the competitive team, not being old enough to compete until she was 6 , she had plenty of time to learn the compulsory routine and a few extra skills. She attended meets to cheer on her teammates.
Jersey had the opportunity to work with many coaches at this gym. Each instilled the passion for gymnastic in her earlier years of compulsory competition. These coaches took pride in seeing Jersey move up in the competitive Levels (scoring out of level 3). Giving her the support and patience needed at such a young age, to push her towards achieving her personal goals in ways that left a long-lasting impression. At the end of the season in 2017, Jersey realized her skill level had outgrown the coaches and gym she had attended all these years with the same competition Coaches. She stepped out of her comfort zone, and moved to a much larger facility to train towards fulfilling her goal of becoming a College Gymnast.
Jersey’s training at World Class Gymnastics in Newport News started with a new team, new coaches, and a much larger gym. Her coaches Tami, Rex, Beka and Mary, have taught her so much that it is immeasurable.
2017-2018 Level 8. This was a phenomenal year with her new coaches who pushed her beyond her potential and helped her strive for more. Jersey was nominated as one of Top 10 Gymnast of the Year in 2018 by MSO www.mymeetscores.com it was a privilege for her to represent them as well as being a World Class Gymnast.
• 2018 State VA Championship 3rd AA 37.975. • 2018 Va State Bars Champion. • 2018 Regionals 2nd AA 38.000, 2nd Floor, 3rd Beam, 4th Bars.
2018-2019 Level 9. Jersey has always appreciate the strong support of gymnastics and the camaraderie it brings. She was selected by World Class Gymnastics as the most Valuable Gymnast of 2019. MSO also nominated Jersey as one of the Top 25 Gymnast of the Year for 2019.
• 2019 Virginia State Championships 2nd AA 37.250, 2nd Vault, 2nd Bars, 4th Beam. • 2019 Regionals 1st AA with a 37.975. • 2019 Regionals Floor Champion, 2nd Beam. • 2019 Eastern 8th AA 37.250, 7th Vault.
2019-2020 Level 9 We are faced with COVID epidemic, most all the meets were cancelled and the season ended abruptly. World Class was able to attend a few meets before the shutdown. Jersey was on a roll.
• 2019 - 1st AA 36.850 Myrtle Beach Cup. • 2020 - 1st AA 37.300 New Year Opener, 1st AA 37.375 Everest Classic, • 2020 - 1st AA 37.500 Excalibur Cup. • 2nd AA 36.725 World Class Invitational, 2nd AA 37.025 Circle of Stars. • 2020 – Virginia State Qualifier (COVID)
2020-2021 Level 10 COVID mandated shutdowns limiting the time to training for the upcoming season. When the gym finally reopens several restrictions were applied, such as a reduced practice schedule and a limited number of gymnasts in the gym at one given time. It was an unexpected season as meets also had limited spectators or none were allowed, and several were held as a virtual zoom meet. With a few of setbacks of my own. I persevered to finish the season.
• 2021 Virginia State Meet 5th AA 5th on all events. • 2021 Regionals 11th AA, 4th on beam.
Jersey has always worked very hard to balance gymnastics hours with her schoolwork. Keeping her focused on achieving her goals and maintaining honor roll throughout elementary, middle, and high school with placements in AP classes as an A, A/B Honor Roll Student. Her achievement includes President's Academic Excellence Award and Academic Achievement Honor Roll Awards.
Jersey would like to thank all her coaches throughout these years, for consistantly being a positive force. Each coach has inspired her to become not just a better athlete, but a better person as well. The coaches gave her the encouragement she needed to believe in herself.
2009 – 2016 Pre-Team – Level 6 - Riverview Gymnastic Center Coaches: Jami Edwards, Loni Lane, Talia Cuff and Emily Daylor.
2017 Level 7 - Triple T Gymnastics Center Coaches: Jami Edwards and Loni Lane
2018 Level 8 - World Class Gymnastic Coach: Mary King
2019 Level 9 - World Class Gymnastics Coaches: Tami Harrison, Rex Harrison and Beka Conrad
2020 to Present Level 10 - World Class Gymnastics Coaches: Tami Harrison, Rex Harrison and Beka Conrad
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