“It will hurt. It will take time. It will require willpower. You will need to make healthy decisions. It will require sacrifice. You will need to push your body to its max. There will be temptation. But, I promise you when you reach your goal, It will be worth it!“
CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: CAITLYN CRAWFORD
The CHEERFIT ambassador community is filled with leaders and motivators who all share a passion for fitness, love for cheering and drive to help inspire others.
Our ambassadors share with us their personal stories and obstacles they overcome along the way. We have an amazing community of athletes who fuel their passion and determination with the CHEERFIT lifestyle.
CAN YOU SHARE WITH US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY AND HOW YOU GOT TO WHERE YOU ARE TODAY?
I’ve learned that not everything comes easily. Growing up I had a sister who was an all-star cheerleader so my family always knew I would one day be in the sport as well. I started at 2 1/2 at a program named All-Star Legacy in Ashburn, Virginia, which happens to be the same program I’m at now. I had always seemed to enjoy cheerleading. I never seem to be a natural for the sport or anything, I just happen to fall in love with it. At the age of 8, I got the news I wouldn’t be on the same level 4 team as my friends so I decided to try something a little different.
I had always seemed to enjoy cheerleading. I never seem to be a natural for the sport or anything, I just happen to fall in love with it.
I decided I would try gymnastics at Capital Gymnastics NTC in Burke, Virginia. Now since I was ahead in floor, gymnastics wasn’t the best options. The coach told me to try powertumbling. Being this little 8 year old, my parents thought nothing of it and I continued in both powertumbling and cheerleading. My parents would have never thought I would be where I am today. At the age of 11, not only was I on my 3 year of a level 5 cheer team but I also became an elite tumbler.
In powertumbling I was able to achieve the title of being on the “National Team” for the last 3 seasons and in 2015 I got to compete in Odense, Denmark for World Age Groups. Tumbling means the world to me! I’m been able to push myself pass my limits and try skills I would have never thought were possible in cheer. It’s made me realize to be grateful for everything life gives you. Cheer and tumbling have been amazing experiences and I wouldn’t change it for anything. These last 13 season with legacy and the last 8 with capital will be memories I will never forget. I’m thankful for my family, friends, coaches and programs that have supported me through thick in thin because without them I would never be where I am today.
– CHEERFIT Ambassador Caitlyn Crawford
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS?:
I’m been on the US Junior National Team for powertumbling.
I’ve been on a level 5 cheer team since I was 9.
I’ve been to the Cheerleading worlds for 3 Years. And this will be my 4th.
Last cheer season, my team placed 14th in the senior small divsion.
I’m also 14th in the world for powertumbling.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?
I love getting to be a role model for all the younger athletes, especially the ones in my gym.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL OTHER PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BECOME A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?
If you want it, go for it. It will never be easy, but if you keep trying you’ll get it at some point in your journey.
WHAT ARE 3 THINGS ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?
-My cheer shoes
-gum
-gronola bars
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?
V-Ups
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“It will hurt. It will take time. It will require willpower. You will need to make healthy decisions. It will require sacrifice. You will need to push your body to its max. There will be temptation. But, I promise you when you reach your goal, It will be worth it!”
ANY FUN FACTS, SOMETHING INTERESTING, OR ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO SHARE?
One fun fact that my gym always laughs at is the fact before I started doing Capital I used to be a very bad tumbler.
Another fun fact is that I’ve never had a mental block on a skill.
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing story! You are so inspiring and we are so proud that you have joined the CHEERFIT family! We look forward to following your amazing journey and hope you continue to stay healthy, fit, strong, and powerful in all you do!
#CHEERFITSTRONG
Stay FIT <3,
your CHEERFIT team
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