By Sydney Simpson – Staff Reporter

Emma Nelly is a sophomore gymnast on the Law Gymnastics team who went All-SCC Second Team her freshman year. Out of the four events in gymnastics, Nelly competes in all of them, specializing in floor and vault. She also spends a considerable amount of time at her outside club practicing her skills and putting in work to stay in shape during the off season. Advocate Staff Reporter Sydney Simpson interviewed Nelly about the 2019-2020 gymnastics season. 

Sydney Simpson: How did you prepare for the season?

Emma Nelly: I made sure that I worked extra hard at my outside club so that I was fully prepared for the season and I had all the skills necessary to get my best scores.

SS: What are your goals for this season? What were they last season? Did you meet them?

EN: My goal for the season is definitely to get first team all state, because last season, I got second team, and I was very very close and I hope I can make first team this year. I didn’t really have a goal last year, I didn’t really know what to expect, I just kind of, like, did the sport.

SS: What are some skills that you have gained since last season that you think will help you this season?

EN: Well, I have gotten some more consistent tumbling. My full was not very consistent last year but it is more this year, and I am working on different combinations of tricks and different connections to get bonus tenths, which can hopefully boost my score and help me get into opens at the end of the season.

SS: What are the team goals for the season?

EN: The team goals are to become closer as a team and to have more team bonding, such as pasta parties, and hopefully to win the majority of our meets.

SS: What is your favorite part of being on the Law gymnastics team?

EN: Well, I would say my favorite part of being on the Law gymnastics team is the love and support that comes from each and every team member, and the energy that the team gives off. Especially during meets, it’s really fantastic. If you did a vibe check, we would pass.