Jr Elite 12-18 Women’s Group
2017-18 Jr National Team alternates
| Club | AGSA |
|---|---|
| Coached by | Vladimir Vladev |
| Years together | 2 |
| Regional/National Results | 1st Place 2017 Acro Regionals 1st Place 2017 Acro State |
| International Results | 2017-Geneva Cup – 2nd Place 2017-Pan American – 1st Place |
| Group’s goal in Acro | To make podium at the World Championships in Belgium 2018 |
| Press Links | Meet the 2018 World Team Members from Texas |
Sarah Diamond
| Position | Top |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 |
| Years in Acro | 7 |
| Background before Acro | Sarah was born and raised in San Antonio. From the time she could walk, she was very involved in competitive soccer. But, she also had an interest in tumbling. When she was 7 years old she decided to give acrobatic gymnastics a try, and she’s been hooked ever since. |
| Goal after Acro | Post Acro, Sarah’s dream is to attend Baylor University. |
Elizabeth Kirchner
| Position | Base |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 |
| Years in Acro | 8 |
| Background before Acro | One year in Artistic Gymnastics Two years in Soccer |
| Goal after Acro | To go to college |
| Additional Info | Also competed in China at the World Championships as 11-16 trio (different top) 2015 Pan American Champion Pat Wade Classic 2015 finalist |
Alexis Leinonen
| Position | Middle |
|---|---|
| Age | 16 |
| Years in Acro | 5 |
| Background before Acro | Alexis started gymnastics at age 4. She competing in artistic gymnastics through level 7 prior to transitioning to acrobatics. |
| Goal after Acro | College then a future career in a medical field. |
