Parnia Mahzar
Staff Writer
After working her way up to a level ten gymnast through the All Olympia Gymnastic Center, West Coast Elite Gymnastics and the Josephson Academy of Gymnastics, senior Matteah Brow will take her hard work and dedication to UCLA’s gymnastics program for the 2015-16 school year.
UCLA was Brow’s top choice for college. Besides her talent in gymnastics, her connections with some of the UCLA gymnasts, and her coach and family friends’ connections with the university coaches helped her receive the opportunity of being offered a position on their gymnastics team.
“When I was offered a spot, I was excited beyond words because this has been my dream for as long as I can remember,” Brow said.
Brow committed to UCLA because of the balance of top-notch athletics and academics, the close distance from home, as well as the experience she will gain from the elite faculty.
“Going to UCLA has always been a dream of mine,” Brow said. “Besides it being a great school, I really wanted to go to UCLA because I felt like the former Olympic gymnasts coaching me there would really push me to improve.”
Brow has been passionate about gymnastics since the age of five. Since then, it has become one of the most important factors in her life.
“Gymnastics is a huge part of who I am,” Brow said. “It has really helped shape who I am today and I can’t imagine not having it in my life.”
Currently, Brow practices at least 20 hours per week. By being at the gym so often, Brow has established relationships that she will always cherish.
“My favorite part of gymnastics is the number of wonderful friends I have made,” Brow said. “We have experienced the best and worst times with one another and have always supported each other no matter what.”
Brow has been passionate about gymnastics since the age of five. Since then, it has become one of the most important factors in her life.
“Gymnastics is a huge part of who I am,” Brow said. “It has really helped shape who I am today and I can’t imagine not having it in my life.”
Brow hopes to continue gymnastics throughout all four years at UCLA. Because most gymnasts generally stop competing in their early twenties due to lack of flexibility and an imbalanced weight-to-height ratio, Brow does not plan on competing in gymnastics after college, but still hopes to keep it a part of her life.
“After college I will definitely be considering coaching,” Brow said. “Having spent my entire childhood in a gym training, I have already learned how to coach, so I think I could benefit many gymnasts with my knowledge and experience.”
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