Behind every skill is hours in the gym. Harper’s dedication, coachability, kindness, and academic success make her Athlete of the Year!
You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year to take home $25,000 and represent 3Brand in Sports Illustrated and on CBS
What is Youth Athlete of the Year?
Learn MoreCheer and tumbling are the best sports! I love flying high, learning new tumbling skills, and working hard to level up. I love my Titanium Force Cheer team because they are like my second family. I love performing and competing together. Sideline cheer is so much fun because I get to cheer on my local football team and pump up the crowd (Go Panthers!). I love learning new stunts, making memories with my teammates, and always giving my best with a big smile!
My biggest inspiration is my mom and dad because they always believe in me, cheer me on, and never let me give up. They take me to practices, competitions, and extra classes, even when they’re tired. Mom even joins me as my sideline cheer coach. They remind me to work hard, be kind, and always do my best. Seeing how proud they are when I reach a goal or crush a routine makes me want to keep getting better every single day. I love making them smile!
Early in Harper’s tumbling journey, a skill just wouldn’t click. Frustrated but determined, she did 50+ reps that night before finally landing it. She looked across the gym, found me, and we both filled with tears. Over the years, I’ve watched her face every challenge with resilience, determination, and an incredible work ethic. Every new skill still fills us both with pride. Watching her grow as a confident, coachable, and compassionate young girl and athlete has been one of the greatest joys!
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