Charlotte Smith: Class of 2028

Meet Charlotte Smith:

Hi! I started gymnastics in 5th grade and have loved it ever since. Last year we moved to North Carolina for my dad’s job, thats when I started going to Everest. My coaches and teammates at Everest are everything, they always push me to be my best! Last season I was given the opportunity to compete level 10, in my first year I qualified to nationals and placed top 10 on bars! When I am not at the gym I love to spend time with my family, whether it be golfing or playing Mario Kart!

Episode Recap

In the first Gymnastics Plus athlete interview on The Championship Corner Podcast, Ryan Romano sits down with Charlotte Smith to talk about the person behind the gymnast.

Charlotte Smith shares the personality, values, mindset, and goals that drive her both inside and outside the gym. She describes herself as focused and intentional during practice, but outgoing, funny, and spontaneous away from gymnastics. Throughout the conversation, one theme continually comes through: growth.

Charlotte discusses the importance of faith, family, positivity, and maintaining a growth mindset through the inevitable ups and downs of gymnastics. She explains how routines and consistency help her mentally prepare, while learning to let go of mistakes and focus on what’s next has become an important part of her development as an athlete.

Key Takeaways:

• Growth over perfection. Charlotte Smith wants to improve every day, but she has learned that progress in gymnastics isn’t always linear. Some days require moving on, resetting, and focusing on the next opportunity.
• Stay where your feet are. Whether it’s a difficult practice or a mistake during a meet, Charlotte Smith emphasizes staying present instead of becoming consumed by what just happened or obsessing over the end goal.
• Consistency creates something to fall back on. From leaving for practice at similar times to maintaining routines around training and competition, Charlotte uses consistency to create rhythm and confidence.
• Know what matters to you in recruiting. Charlotte isn’t simply looking for a college that wants her. She wants a program where the relationship works both ways—where she can help the program grow and the program can help her reach her potential.
• Love what you do. Charlotte’s passion for gymnastics is unmistakable. She shares that she hasn’t missed a practice in nearly two years and wants to be surrounded by college coaches and teammates who share that genuine excitement for the sport.
• Don’t let one moment become the next moment. Learning to let go of mistakes has been an important part of Charlotte’s growth. Rather than carrying the weight of something that went wrong, the goal is to put it down and move forward.
• Go for it. Charlotte’s final message is simple: if there is something you genuinely love and are passionate about, give it everything you have. You may not know exactly where it will leadbut you’ll never find out if you don’t pursue it.

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