Busser’s vault stands out immediately because she brings something different to the table than the traditional Yurchenko lineup. The Auburn commit competes a front handspring-front pike that combines impressive height and distance with exceptional body position. She gets enough lift and travel to fully showcase the shape of the pike in the air, creating a vault that is both powerful and visually clean. Rather than rushing through the skill, she has the amplitude to let the position develop before preparing for the landing.

She also makes the vault look remarkably easy to control. Busser has a natural ability to find the landing, giving her a confident, almost effortless stick that adds another layer to an already impressive vault. With the power and amplitude she already generates, there is plenty of room for her to continue upgrading in the future. That combination of originality, power, and landing consistency makes Busser’s vault especially intriguing.

Mia Busser is coming off an impressive season, posting a season-high 38.425 all-around score. She shines on vault and floor, where her impressive power makes her a standout, recording season-high scores of 9.8 on both events. Busser has already taken official visits to Auburn, Iowa, and Ohio State, giving her a look at several top programs as she weighs her options. With her combination of all-around ability and standout power, Busser is one to watch as she decides where she’ll call home at the next level.

Mia Busser brings a combination of explosiveness and refinement to the vault, showcasing a style that sets her apart on the event. Her front handspring front pike launches off the table with impressive power, while her beautiful body lines and controlled execution through the blind landing highlight her technical precision. Busser’s ability to pair dynamic vaulting with clean form was rewarded at last year’s Nationals, where she earned a fourth-place finish in her age division. This offseason, she has continued pushing her difficulty by training a front handspring pike half, an upgrade that adds even more potential to an already impressive vault. With her blend of power, execution, and continued growth, Busser is an exciting prospect to watch heading into next season.

Vault: 9.775, Bars: 9.525, Beam: 9.450, Floor: 9.625, All-Around: 38.375

Lakewood Ranch gymnast Mia Busser delivered a strong performance at nationals earning fourth place in the Junior E all-around category with a 38.375. Busser’s energetic and delightful floor routine landed her on the podium with a second place tie, and featured a well-executed front tuck step out to round-off back handspring double pike and a beautiful switch ring leap to switch straddle leap earning her a 9.625. Busser nearly stuck the landing on her front handspring double pike vault, which highlighted her power with her explosive block from the table. Busser’s potential and skill across the events make her a must watch recruit for the college scene.