University of Minnesota Athletics
Athlete Profile: Gymnast Amanda Miles
8/25/2005 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
The basics:
Name: Amanda Miles
Year: Will be a sophomore in 2005-06
Hometown: Chaska, Minn.
Events: Competed on the beam as a freshman in 2005
Q&A with Amanda:
What’s your favorite food? pizza
Favorite movie? Almost Famous
Favorite musical group/band? Cream
Favorite summer activity in Minnesota? Bike rides and walks
Favorite winter activity in the Minnesota? Staying inside and watching movies
Favorite class you've taken at the "U"? Human Relations - it was a cultural diversity class
Favorite sport other than gymnastics? swimming
Favorite event to compete in? beam and floor
What is one word your teammates would use to describe you? sarcastic
If you could be on the cover of any magazine, what would it be? Sports Illustrated
If you could take a vacation to any place in the world, and you didn't have to pay for it, where would you want to go? India
If you could meet any famous person, who would you want to meet? Theresa Hines- Kerry
If you won a million dollars, what is the first thing you would buy? I'd buy something nice for my parents, like a house or a car, and I'd pay my tuition
When you were growing up, who was your hero? Ma Yanhong, the Chinese gymnast
Before a competition, what do you do to prepare yourself for the meet?I go for a walk, and try to stay moving and relaxed
What is something you always pack to take with you on a road trip? Sunglasses and good music
How did you choose your major (psychology)? I think it's a really interesting thing to study, and it's not limiting. There are so many careers that I could go into with a degree in psychology, but I'm not sure yet what I want to do when I graduate
What has been the most challenging thing about your college experience? Adapting to a new routine, and a different work load
What is the best bit of advice that you’ve received from the coaches? Don't get frustrated, your bosy knows what to do.
What advice would you give to the incoming freshmen? Stay relaxed, and take one day at a time, don't get too stressed out.
What are you working on over the summer to get ready for the 2006 season? I've been tweaking my routines and fine-tuning skills. I've been working on floor a lot, I hope to compete on floor this season.
What are your goals for the upcoming season? I want to stay relaxed, and have fun, and help keep my teammates relaxed
What do you see yourself doing in 10 years? I'm not sure, other than I hope to be working.
Click on any of the names below to read athlete profiles on other Golden Gopher gymnasts.
Andy Cornelius
Stephanie Funk
Kelly Ganchan
Laura Johnson
Ashley Mutchler
Maria Opsahl
Rehana Russell
Ashley Stanton
Kelly Stout
Angela Walker
Kim Womack This is the sixth in a series of question & answer stories with the members of the Golden Gopher women’s gymnastics team. A different gymnast will be featured each week, so check back soon to learn more about the Gopher gymnastics team!
The basics:
Name: Amanda Miles
Year: Will be a sophomore in 2005-06
Hometown: Chaska, Minn.
Events: Competed on the beam as a freshman in 2005
Q&A with Amanda:
What’s your favorite food? pizza
Favorite movie? Almost Famous
Favorite musical group/band? Cream
Favorite summer activity in Minnesota? Bike rides and walks
Favorite winter activity in the Minnesota? Staying inside and watching movies
Favorite class you've taken at the "U"? Human Relations - it was a cultural diversity class
Favorite sport other than gymnastics? swimming
Favorite event to compete in? beam and floor
What is one word your teammates would use to describe you? sarcastic
If you could be on the cover of any magazine, what would it be? Sports Illustrated
If you could take a vacation to any place in the world, and you didn't have to pay for it, where would you want to go? India
If you could meet any famous person, who would you want to meet? Theresa Hines- Kerry
If you won a million dollars, what is the first thing you would buy? I'd buy something nice for my parents, like a house or a car, and I'd pay my tuition
When you were growing up, who was your hero? Ma Yanhong, the Chinese gymnast
Before a competition, what do you do to prepare yourself for the meet?I go for a walk, and try to stay moving and relaxed
What is something you always pack to take with you on a road trip? Sunglasses and good music
How did you choose your major (psychology)? I think it's a really interesting thing to study, and it's not limiting. There are so many careers that I could go into with a degree in psychology, but I'm not sure yet what I want to do when I graduate
What has been the most challenging thing about your college experience? Adapting to a new routine, and a different work load
What is the best bit of advice that you’ve received from the coaches? Don't get frustrated, your bosy knows what to do.
What advice would you give to the incoming freshmen? Stay relaxed, and take one day at a time, don't get too stressed out.
What are you working on over the summer to get ready for the 2006 season? I've been tweaking my routines and fine-tuning skills. I've been working on floor a lot, I hope to compete on floor this season.
What are your goals for the upcoming season? I want to stay relaxed, and have fun, and help keep my teammates relaxed
What do you see yourself doing in 10 years? I'm not sure, other than I hope to be working.
Click on any of the names below to read athlete profiles on other Golden Gopher gymnasts.
Andy Cornelius
Stephanie Funk
Kelly Ganchan
Laura Johnson
Ashley Mutchler
Maria Opsahl
Rehana Russell
Ashley Stanton
Kelly Stout
Angela Walker
Kim Womack
