Region 2 Athlete of the Month: Lola Miller

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lola Miller is coming off an impressive first year at Level 10, capping the season with a trip to Nationals and establishing herself as an athlete with plenty of momentum heading into her next chapter. Her gymnastics combines a strong technical foundation with confident presentation, and she brings something distinctive to each event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On floor, Miller competes a Rudi, switch side-Popa, front layout-front full, and front full-front pike. Her tumbling is complemented by choreography that allows her personality to come through, creating a routine that is both technically strong and engaging to watch. She's continuing to push her difficulty with a front double full and front layout-front Rudi in training.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bars showcases Miller's versatility, with a toe handstand-Maloney, clear hip-blind change-straddle back handstand, and toe-on front tuck dismount. She's also working toward an Ezhova and Tkatchev, giving her some exciting options as she continues to develop her routine.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beam may be where Miller's combination of skill and performance quality shines brightest. Her routine features a back handspring-layout stepout, back tuck, aerial, cat leap-switch side, and front full dismount. She brings unique choreography to the event and performs it with confidence, giving the routine a personality that immediately sets it apart. She's also training a front tuck mount, adding another potential upgrade to an already interesting routine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>Qualifying for Nationals in her very first Level 10 season is an accomplishment in itself, but Miller looks like she's just getting started. With more difficulty developing and a confident presence that carries across the events, Lola is an athlete with the potential to continue making noise as she takes the next step in her gymnastics career. She's an athlete to watch as she enters her junior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->