Lila Mendicino is building on a strong first Level 10 season, one that earned her a qualification to All-Star Nationals on beam. She’s carrying that momentum into this year with some exciting upgrades, and her power is already on display with a Yurchenko full that looks strong heading into the season. On floor, her tumbling lineup brings plenty of difficulty, including a Rudi, double tuck, and front layout to front full. She’s also been working a full pirouette to double tuck dismount on bars and a roundoff to 1.5 dismount on beam. On the recruiting front, Lila has been busy exploring her options, taking official visits to Simpson, Rhode Island College, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout, UW-La Crosse, and Centenary. With a successful Level 10 debut behind her and plenty of college interest to explore, Lila is entering an exciting stretch of her recruiting journey.

Lila Mendicino has a rare ability to make difficult gymnastics look effortless. After taking an official visit to Centenary, she continues to be an intriguing name in the 2027 recruiting picture. Mendicino’s power is immediately noticeable, but what stands out even more is how naturally she controls it. Big skills don’t appear forced or labored; instead, she moves through them with an ease and confidence that makes even challenging gymnastics look routine. That combination of power, control, and polished execution gives her routines an effortless quality that is difficult to teach. Mendicino has the kind of gymnastics that can catch a coach’s eye because the difficulty is there, but so is the composure and refinement to make it look simple.