Hello Everyone! Welcome to my first blog post. I would like
to begin by sharing my experience with my love of trampolining.
You must fall in love with the sport and i believe that is the true secret to success.
You must fall in love with the sport and i believe that is the true secret to success.
Trampolining has
this feeling of wonder, joy and empowerment. It brings a variety of people together with the same drive and passion. Those who know me well, will
probably remember me bouncing around or always training and being away for
competitions… yip that’s me!
It all began with my mum taking me to a trampoline recreational class at age 4 down at the local high school… from there I was straight away recruited by East Kilbride Trampoline Club, where I trained for 15 years continuously. Sport is so important, you build friendships that are rare and meaningful, your team will support you and see you at your highest highs and lowest lows. I met many amazing people during my time at EKTC who I am still best friends with now. #Trampolinefamily
It all began with my mum taking me to a trampoline recreational class at age 4 down at the local high school… from there I was straight away recruited by East Kilbride Trampoline Club, where I trained for 15 years continuously. Sport is so important, you build friendships that are rare and meaningful, your team will support you and see you at your highest highs and lowest lows. I met many amazing people during my time at EKTC who I am still best friends with now. #Trampolinefamily
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In 2009 I complete a series of trials to be part of the GB team for the World Championships. I was 12 years old and in the highest competitive level for my age- FIG
B. From completing these
trials for the individual event, I was selected for the GB team to compete in the World Championships in
St Petersburg, Russia. Surprisingly, i was also asked by one of the GB coaches Jay Scouler to compete
with a girl from my age group Daina James in the synchronised event. I was overwhelmed with excitement! I done it!Pre champions- During this time, training was intense and I was continually pushed by my talented coach Nicola Grassom and the other wonderful coaches at EKTC. At this time, i would train a minimum of 5 times a week on the trampoline and various gym and stretching sessions to ensure I was performing at my best. The day the GB kit was sent to my house was absolutely extraordinary, we were given a full training and competition tracksuit, different styled tops and polo shirts, training and competition leotards, shorts, bags- you name it! #BUZZ #TeamGB
At 12 years old, I had no fear I was completely excited for
my trip across the world, even though i would be away from my mum and dad. I’m an only child you see, my family are the most important
thing and has always been there 24/7. But this was my time and I had to accept
the challenge and be strong! When I was in Russia, I admit I called my family a good few times on my cool flip up pink Samsung. Which I didn't realise would ultimately cost a total of £280!!
Whoops!! Mega phone bill.
The day of the competition, my family and coach surprised
me by travelling to Russia to watch. I was completely overwhelmed, but I had to focus and
go over my routines again and again in my head. Everyone has their own wee
thing they do when they compete… mine was standing with my ear phones in and
listening to my favourite Beyoncé songs “uh oh uh oh uh oh”.
For some reason I loved the pressure and I wanted to be the best, I was so young and determined, nothing was getting in my way. I completed my individual event and was ranked 15th place (I mean I was super chuffed) but amazingly myself and Daina competed in the synchronised event with minimal training together only in separate sports halls and we got 2nd place!
2nd in the world! Thanks Jay for putting us together!
Standing on that podium was the proudest moment of my life to date. From then I always wanted to feel this proud, make others happy and Scotland on the map.
For some reason I loved the pressure and I wanted to be the best, I was so young and determined, nothing was getting in my way. I completed my individual event and was ranked 15th place (I mean I was super chuffed) but amazingly myself and Daina competed in the synchronised event with minimal training together only in separate sports halls and we got 2nd place!
2nd in the world! Thanks Jay for putting us together!
Standing on that podium was the proudest moment of my life to date. From then I always wanted to feel this proud, make others happy and Scotland on the map.
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| Daina and myself age 12 holding our 2nd place World Championship Medal |
Have that focus and drive and you can do anything! You need
to work for it, it might not be easy, but when your standing on your own podium…
you just know. I TOTALLY SMASHED IT.
… Be Your Own Inspiration
Chat soon
Louise Whitters
Great blog Louise very inspirational to anyone who reads it.
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