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September 1st, 2010 | Gymnastics
This is Aasha. She’s all over the internet despite being born only in 1999. The little one with layout Geinger.
From the Facebook album: Profile pictures by Aasha Bambii Kimpton
Kids will love one of her videos, posted on Gymnastike.
Having a high profile online … Is that a plus or minus for kids this young? Or both?
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I’ve been keeping up with her for a while. Her coach posts pictures of her group on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/user/teamsparkle1
Not sure. High profile means high expectations. I like the subtle “isn’t that a surprise” approach.
…meant to add that she’s wonderful!
She’s wonderful. But young. … I’m worried about the psychology of being an internet sensation if, later, Aasha has problems with her career.
A similar worry that many have about Shallon Olsen.
http://gymnasticscoaching.com/new/2010/06/bars-clinic-with-vladimir-lashin/
Interestingly, Aasha hasn’t actually won an event yet and is always chasing that place on the podium. Shallon Olsen however, has won a number of high profile events and is doing skills far beyond her years. I feel there is far more ‘pressure’ on Shallon to continue to win than there is on Aasha. Aasha is just one of a number of very talented kids in the 99 year group in Britain, so no room for complacency.
2 more girls from Aasha’s age group (99)
Imogen Chan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7uN9GuCmx0
Libby Lockett
I think it is fine if she is targeting a college scholarship in the US for being a decent Level 10 or B-team elite. That is a realistic goal, and I hope that’s what her parents are striving for (not some lofty 2016-2020 Olympic dream). She is good, but has a looooong way to go & stay healthy.
GREAT. Thanks anne-marie.
I’ll post those on Friday.
Catherine Lyons also trains with team sparkle. She’s pretty amazing too. Would love to see that 5th event added in North America.
There’s nothing wrong with having lofty goals. It’s much easier to achieve those realistic goals if you are actually aiming past them.
I hope she’s striving for the goals more than her parents are. That’s what would concern me most.
wow cute video. Very talented. I don’t think this will cause people to have elevated expectations.
I have just read the thread regarding Shallon Olsen and the Omega coach. It is interesting to see people comparing Aasha and her parents to Shallon and her parents. My daughter went to gymnstics with Aasha when she was little and I knew her mum quite well. Aasha endured the same treatment as Shallon and her mum was told her daugter would go to the Olympics. She was the princess and everything was about her. She was phenominal for her age doing skills far beyond her years. My daughter left the gym as no one else got a look in. If Aasha’s mum was only interested in fame and glory, and not her daughter’s wellbeing she would have stayed at that club and given Shallon a run for her money! I am very pleased to say she decided enough was enough and took her elsewhere. It’s great to see her doing so well and looking so nice, I wish her all the best for the future.
I love the fact they don’t just post all the good bits but show the mistakes as well, couldn’t believe the bar routine when she spent more time on the floor than on the bars! Fantastic for the little ones to see someone like Aasha have a bad day. Also shocked to see she only trains 20 hours a week, is that even possible?
I seems quite apparant that Aasha is dependant on outside funding in order for her to train. It could be because of this that she self promotes on you tube as it is good way to keep those offering fiancial help involved and up to date.
Many gymnasts post on you tube, but you cant predict the reaction you will get to it. There doesnt seem to be any high expections, just seems like a proud mum and a happy kid, whether she comes in 1st, 3rd, 44th or falls of the bars 5 times.
I love Aasha and Team Sparkle!
[...] Great Britain has some very talented girls born 1999 including Aasha Kimpton. [...]
All good points, Britgym. Thanks.
Motivation for all the young gymnasts in the U.K. should be very high through the Olympics.
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