At the age of 6 1/2 years old, Asia fell in love with gymnastics. One morning, she
woke up and said she wants to practice gymnastics. She would always find time to watch
YouTube videos day and night in her bedroom, teaching herself how to do backflips,
front flips and press handstands. After months of convincing her parents that she
was eager and "more than ready" to learn the sport competively. Asia was taken to
a gym facility where she showcased her skill for the coaches; they were more than
impressed and immediately requested that she enroll into their program and that's
when the real training began.
Asia went from practicing the basics of sport in her bedroom to becoming a member
of the TOPs program at the age of 7 in 2015. Asia trained for 8 months and in that
time, she had grown stronger, smarter and more aware of what it takes to become a
balanced athlete in the sport. The hard work paid off as it landed Asia in the Top
50 rank in the state of Florida and she could not have been more proud herself. That
accomplishment came with her first major award of being selected to be a part of the
Diamond team which only made her strive for more. In 2016, Asia tested out of levels
4 & 5 and continued to train for her next TOPs testing. The results of that testing
opened the eyes of USAG members and earned her several trips to the national training
center in Texas at the age of 8. While at the camp, for the first time, Asia placed
5th and then soon after she placed 2nd in the physical abilities competition.
Getting more familiar with her gift, Asia was determined to do better so she trained
harder. While thrilling and exciting for Asia, it all happened very fast and she encountered
challenging moments in going away to camps and spending long periods away from her
parents at such a young age. Although this was a whirlwind experience, Asia found
the courage to do what it takes for something she enjoyed so much. In 2017, Asia was
exhilarated to compete as a level 7 in her very first season! Asia finished the season
earning state floor & vault titles! In 2018, Asia competed level 8 winning state 3rd
AA with a floor “her favorite event” title which earned her a spot at regionals. Asia
ended her level 8 season at regionals placing 1st AA and making vault champ! Sparing
no effort, next to come for Asia will be competing level 9 pushing higher and competing
more fiercely each year in hopes of becoming a successful elite.