Temple University

Emily Johnson

Looking back on my time in gymnastics, it is so cool to think about the first years of Incline that I got to be a part of. I got to watch and participate in the growth of Incline’s team and training culture. The intentionality of forming a supportive, familial team culture for an individual sport is something that makes Incline different than many training gyms. Not only are they team focused but they are also training focused as the coaches train their athletes in crucial basics and fundamentals. These foundations at Incline put gymnasts in a great position for college athletics. 

I had the opportunity to fulfill my dream of being a college gymnast in 2022 at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. This is all because of the support of the coaches at Incline who helped me during my college recruitment process. In my time in college gymnastics, I learned to how to perform under pressure, to make every turn count, and how to separate my identity from my sport. As I competed for Temple, it was so encouraging to have a club back home continuously supporting me! If it wasn’t for the coaches at Incline, I wouldn’t be where I am today!!