Senior Irma Kurtagic performing her floor routine. Photo by Tatyanna Cabral.
How long have you been doing gymnastics?
I have been doing Gymnastics at Malden High for two years. I also did gymnastics when I was younger so I decided it would be fun to continue doing it in high school.
What do you enjoy the most about gymnastics?
The thing I enjoy the most about gymnastics is that it is always a competition with yourself. Your goal is always to get a better score than you did before and when you do, it is a great feeling.
What do you believe a team needs in order to be successful in gymnastics?
I believe that what a team needs in order to be successful is to work well together because if you have a team that doesn’t get along, then nobody is happy and that is not a good way for a team to improve as a whole.
Have you enjoyed the 2015-2016 season?
I have enjoyed every minute of the gymnastics season this year. I have met so many successful gymnasts who are determined. I believe that having a determined attitude is necessary for people who do gymnastics because you can’t expect to learn a new skill in one day because it takes lots of practice.
How is the team as a whole?
As a team, we all are very close and we’re all very much like a little family. We work very well together and are constantly encouraging and helping each other.
How do you feel about Coach James?
I have really enjoyed working with her over the past two years. She is a wonderful coach who has been very helpful to me. She is one of the most supportive coaches that I’ve ever had.
What is your opinion on this season?
For my last season, it has been a good one. Every practice, meet and sleepless night has been worth it. For all of us as a team, this season was extremely successful.
