Q&A with Madison Maynard

Madison Marie Maynard
14 years old
Attends Texas High School

Daughter of Keith and Sharon Maynard

Siblings
Meredith (12) and Blake (9)

At what age did you start gymnastics?

Age 3, but I started taking gymnastics with Lloyd and Amy at age 8.

How many hours on average do you train per week?

24 hours.

If you were not competing in gymnastics, what would you be doing?

I honestly don’t know; most likely tumbling, track, and/or soccer.

Who is your favorite gymnast?

My favorite gymnast is either McKayla Maroney or Gabby Douglas.

What qualities does it take to compete in gymnastics?

Patience, bravery, courage, determination, honesty, and a lot of self-discipline.

What advice would you give others who want to compete in gymnastics?

Try your best, listen to your coach, and most importantly, go for all of your skills.

What are your gymnastic career accomplishments:

I have been the Level 8 State Vault Champion in both 2011 and 2012, and I am also the USA Region 3 Vault Champion.

What part has your parents played in your gymnastics?

My parents play a big role in my life as a gymnast, they were the ones who enrolled me in it, they always encourage me to do my very best, they are very supportive of my choices, not to mention the fact that they drive me everywhere and pay for it. They are also very big on commitment. Once they buy the leotard and sweatsuit, or the season starts, we have to stick it out at least until the end of the season.