What is your name?
Ansley Amore
How old are you?
13
What is your occupation(if applicable)?
Student
What grade are you in(if applicable)?
7th
Where do you attend school(if applicable)
Lake Norman Christian School
What sport(s) do you play?
Weightlifting
Why did you first choose your sport?
My mom said to do it, so I did.
Why do you continue to play your sport?
It is fun and I enjoy it.
If you could achieve anything you wished for in your sport, what would it be?
Make a USAW World team
How important is achieving your sporting goals to you?
Very
What is your favorite sports quote?
“Hard Work Pays Off” – Matt Frasier
What emotions do you feel when you play well?
Happiness
What is your favorite song to listen to prior to competing?
“Beautiful Day” by U2
What is your favorite movie about sports?
Star Wars movies – the light saber battles inspire me to want to do fencing.
How does being an athlete make you a better person?
Makes you disciplined and work hard to achieve your goals
What is the one thing you always do after a good performance?
Go eat.
What do you do to calm your butterflies while you compete?
Imagining successfully doing the lift
If you could play another sport what would it be?
Volleyball
What age were you when you started your sport?
9 yrs old
What is your favorite food to eat the night before a big competition?
[morning of] waffles
Who inspired you as a young athlete?
Tia Clair Toomey & Haley Adams
What one word describes you?
Determined
Who was your favorite coach and why?
Dan Rose 😊, really great, nicest coach ever, but coach Aria is a close second.
What do you give up to play sports?
Theater / school plays
What is your favorite place to compete?
USAW Youth Nationals
What mental tool do you use under pressure?
My brain
What is your favorite mantra?
“You can do this!”
Do you think attitude is a factor in winning?
Yes
How does athletics make you a better student or worker?
Drives determination
