Gymnastics is a sport that most of us pay attention to every 4 years when the Olympics are on, but what do the actual athletes have to go through just to get a chance for that moment? Taylor King sits down with me to talk about her experience as an elite gymnast growing up in Kentucky!
We talk about how she got started, the commitment involved, and the importance of having supportive parents in your corner! Taylor also details her experiences with coaches, some good and some bad, and how they shaped her approach to helping other gymnasts as she transitioned into coaching herself!
She also breaks down what makes Simone Biles so great and why she made the right decision to step aside in the 2021 Olympics for her mental and physical health. Also, we discuss the impact the 1996 Olympic US women’s gymnastics team had on us!
Finally, Taylor also tells me how the dedication that she developed during her time as a gymnast has helped her balance being a devoted mother and successful general manager of Morrison Yard Residences here in Charleston, SC! We also break some exciting news about events we’ll both be a part of at Morrison Yard!
Tap in for all this and more in this super dope conversation! Morrison Yard event details are below!
The Rundown:
00:00 Intro
01:30 Getting started in gymnastics
09:53 A different level of dedication
12:25 The 1996 US women’s Olympic team
16:35 What makes Simone Biles so awesome
19:49 Sacrifices for success
26:36 Run-ins with bad coaches
30:04 The decision to step away and life after gymnastics
42:41 How Taylor approaches helping other youth athletes
45:41 When you are your own harshest critic
54:10 Taylor’s proudest gymnastics moment
57:23 Night of the Arts at Morrison Yard!
*Come check out the Night of the Arts at Morrison Yard’s 1st session on Monday, November 13th from 6-8pm featuring fine art and digital artist Julie D’Art! Morrison Yard is located at 838 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC 29403. Follow @morrisonyardresidences on Instagram for more info!*
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