The Stories Behind the Scoreboard
These stories are shaping something bigger than sport—and your voice belongs here too. If you’ve lived it, felt it, or found your way through it, we’d love to hear it.
Finding Myself in Sport—And Rediscovering Who I Am Without It
Kayla Smith left gymnastics as a teenager—but the transition was anything but quick. The sport shaped her confidence, her identity, and her view of herself in the world. Walking away felt silent and unresolved. It took years, reflection, and a return to movement on her own terms to begin healing and rediscovering who she was without the sport that once defined her.
Life After D1 Gymnastics:Letting Go and Giving Back
“… When I raised my hands above my head, I wasn’t sure whether to feel relief, pride, or heartbreak. Because once I walked off that mat, my life as a competitive gymnast was over.”
Everyone’s story looks different. But the courage to tell it? That’s what we all share.
Whenever you’re ready, we’d love to hear yours.