One of the best interviews I’ve read lately. The Ohio State recruit, Jake Martin, is thoughtful and articulate.
SiM: How did you get your start in gymnastics?
Jake: When I was younger I would run around the house and do flips. I excelled really fast and my cousins taught me how to do a round off and a backhand spring. My parents saw my progress and decided to sign me up for rec classes so that I would have a safe place to practice.
SiM: What triggered your relatively meteoric rise to the elite ranks of club gymnastics?
Jake: It’s hard for me to say the exact cause, because even now it blows my mind when I think about where I came from and where I am now. Before training with Casimiro (Suarez), I trained under Macey Watson. He taught me really good basics, so when Cas started training me, his technique and ability to coach helped me progress really fast. …
SiM: What is your favorite thing about walking into the gym every day?
Jake: My favorite thing is the fact that I’m living my dream. Not everyone has the chance to do this, so I’m going to take it and run.
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