20 Questions with All Star Team Member Makarri Doggette (Buckeye)

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September 12, 2017

Sydney Makarri Doggette is one of the top gymnasts not only in Region 5, but the country as well, having qualified to the U.S Classic Hopes Division (2x), Nastia Liukin Cup (3x), and JO National Championships (3x). Makarri has earned National Titles on the Vault (2017), Balance Beam (2015), Floor Exercise (2017) and the All-Around (2017). Makarri, who comes from a family of athletes, has always been a fan avorite with her high flying vaults, entertaining floor routine and of course her cheering pandas who never miss a competition. Watching Makarri compete is like watching an artist paint a masterpiece, she is so light on her feet and makes even the hardest skills look effortless it was no wonder why she scored a perfect 10 on the vault at the 2016 Buckeye Classic, even winning the 2016 Yahtzee Award for “Most Memorable Meet Moment” for the feat. As meet season is fast approaching lets get to know Makarri a little bit better as she prepares herself for what should be a fantastic season for this JO National All-Around Champion, but before the 2017-2018 begins Makarri will be honored this weekend at the 2017 Region 5 Banquet as one of the JO Athletes of the year and a member of the Region 5 All Star Team that will be traveling to Montreal, Canada in October. Congratulations to Makarri for all your accomplishments thus far and we cannot wait to see what the next two years holds for you before you head off to Alabama in 2019! Roll Tide.

How did you get into gymnastics? How old were you? I started Gymnastics when I was 1, as soon as I could walk. My mom put me in classes because she was a gymnastics at Buckeye and now she coaches there.

What is your favorite event? My favorite event is floor

Favorite Skill to train/compete My favorite skill to train or compete is my double layout

Dream Skill? My dream skill would be The Biles

What is your favorite part of gymnastics? My favorite part of gymnastics is the feeling you get after hitting a routine

What college do you plan on attending? I will be attending Alabama

What is your favorite meet to compete at? My favorite meet to compete at is the Buckeye Classic and the Nastia Liukin Cup

Biggest accomplishment in gymnastics so far? My biggest accomplishment in gymnastics so far is winning nationals

Who do you most admire in the sport of gymnastics? I admire my big sister Brooklyn

What is your favorite Region 5 Insider Feature or Series? My favorite Region 5 Insider feature or series is The Eye on 5 (Check out Makarri’s Episode)

What is your go to playlist or song before meets? I do not listen to music before

meets I like to visualize

If you were trapped on a deserted island what 3 things would you take and why? If I was trapped on a deserted island, I would bring an airplane, a pilot and all my luggage

If you could be any animal, what animal would you be and why? I would be a Panda, because it is me in animal form.

Who is your favorite superhero? My favorite superhero is Mermaid Man and Barnical Boy from Spongebob

Do you have any pre-meet rituals or superstitions? I have to wear my Panda Pajamas and visualize my routines right before I go to sleep the night before the meet. I wear my panda socks to every meet, bring my Pandas Miracle Bear and Papa Po and I can’t change my profile on any social media once season starts until after it ends.

What do you like to do outside of Gymnastics? Outside of gymnastics I like to watch Netflix and hangout with friends

Most embarrassing meet moment or gymnastics moment? My bar routine at 2017 Regionals

If you weren’t a gymnast, what sport would you do or try? If I was not a gymnast I would try FootballWhich athletes (any sport) do you respect the most and why? Laurie Hernandez

What is the most valuable piece of advice or wisdom your coach has given you? The most valuable piece of advice my coach has ever given me was “Keep your peace. When your mind is at peace, that is when you’re the most powerful”

Bonus Questions: Tell me something special about yourself….. My forest name is Sydney because I was born during the Sydney Olympics, my middle name is Makarri after Blaine Wilson’s wife, my second middle name is “six” named after my dad’s football number.

Check out some of Makarri’s highlights from JO Nationals, Nastia Liukin Cup and many more.

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Making Moves Monday (September 11, 2017)

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Jason MacDonald

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September 11, 2017

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Region 5 is Making their Move into 2018. Check out some of the new skills being done from our gymnasts around the Region. If you want your upgrades to be included in future Making Your Move posts upload your video to your Instagram page and tag us @region5gyminsider.

Maggie Mace, Cincinnati: 1 1/2 Front Full

New month new moves!! @region5gyminsider #cgastrong

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Lauren Miller, Buckeye: Pike Full In

A huge new full in pike from Lauren! Wow!!!! #buckeyestrong #wherechampionsaremade

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Leah Carli, Aspire Gymnastics: Pike Jaeger

Really nice jaeger from Leah!! Leah Carli- Class of 2020

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Grace- Gymnastics Company: Endo on Bars

Grace – Level 10 – did her first endo last week at practice! Way to go Grace! #gymnast #gymnastics #newskills #barsqueen #endo #unevenbars #level10 #region5 #tgc #region5gymnastics #tgcstrong

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Mickayla Stuckey, Cincinnati: Triple Flight Series

• season wya • #nastics @region5gyminsider

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2017 Yahtzee Awards Nominees (Part 3)

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Kim Dowis

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September 6, 2017

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We have come to the 3rd and final set of nominees in the 2017 Region 5 Insider Yahtzee Awards, voting is now open. All voting will close Tuesday September 12th, winners will be announced Thursday prior to the Region 5 Banquet being held in Louisville, KY.

Yahtzee Awards Part 1
Yahtzee Awards Part 2

Most Powerful

Best Pre-Routine Handshake

Team Spirit

Cincinnati Gymnastics

Gym America

JPAC

Olympia

DeVeau’s

Coaching Moment

Brett Wargo & Lucas Wasson-Cheer Sticks

Legacy Elite Qualifies 21 to Nationals

Jason MacDonald multitasking wonder

Shannon Hunt to the rescue

Brian Zook pre-vault hype up “10 secs of 100% effort/energy”

Most Memorable Meet Moment

Colby Miller-Hits Bars to become National Champion

Nia Dennis-Sweeps Regionals

Paige Kovnesky-Leadership at JO Nationals

Helen Hu & Payton Richards-Both Back2Back JO National Beam Champions

Alyssa Keller-Brand New Vault for 1st Time at JO Nationals

Thanks for voting!!

Winners will be announced next week!

20 Questions with All-Star Team Member Ella Cesario (Legacy Elite)

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Kim Dowis

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September 5, 2017

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We are continuing our coverage of the 2017 Region 5 All-Star Team Members with Jr B National Uneven Bars Champion Ella Cesario of Legacy Elite. Ella, in her first JO Nationals, hit big when it counted to not only capture the Uneven Bars title, but to land herself a spot on her first Region 5 All Star Team. Ella, who is also nominated for the “Best Bar Combo” Yahtzee Award, is a great talent who not only excels on the Uneven Bars, but shines bright on her favorite event the floor exercise as well. Ella will join her Region 5 Teammates on the All-Star Team Trip to Montreal Canada in October. Let’s get to know Ella a little bit better as she enters her second season as a level 10 and embarks on her very first All-Star adventure.

How did you get into gymnastics? How old were you?My mom signed me up for park district, when I was 3 years old.

What is your favorite event? My favorite event is Floor

Favorite Skill to train/compete? My favorite skill to train/compete is my Yurckenko full on vault

Dream Skill? The Biles

What is your favorite part of gymnastics? My favorite part of gymnastics is representing my gym and Region 5

What college do you plan on attending? University of California Berkeley

What is your favorite meet to compete at? The midwest showdown

Biggest accomplishment in gymnastics so far? My biggest accomplishment in gymnastics so far is making it to the all star trip.

Who do you most admire in the sport of gymnastics? How supportive everyone is.

What is your favorite Region 5 Insider Feature or Series? My favorite Region 5 Insider feature is the Eye on 5.

What is your go to playlist or song before meets? I don’t have anything specific

If you were trapped on a deserted island what 3 things would you take and why? If I was trapped on a deserted island I would bring my phone, so i can call for help, food so i don’t starve, and a shelter/tent of some sort, to have a place to sleep

If you could be any animal, what animal would you be and why? I would be a Lion because they are so powerful and dominant.

Who is your favorite superhero? My favorite superhero is either wonder woman or captain america

Do you have any pre-meet rituals or superstitions? Yes, I have to have to wear the

same rubber bands and scrunch

What do you like to do outside of Gymnastics? Pickle Ball

Most embarrassing meet moment or gymnastics moment? I walked the wrong way in my routine

If you weren’t a gymnast, what sport would you do or try? If I was not a gymnast I would try Track or Lacrosse

Which athletes (any sport) do you respect the most and why? I admire Kerri Strug because she showed perseverance and determination to help her team win.

What is the most valuable piece of advice or wisdom your coach has given you? The most valuable piece of advice my coach has given me is that if you don’t work someone else will and they will beat you.