This a commentary on 4 year programs in general. Unless you take nursing, accounting, or engineering, most BA/BSc grads have no idea what they're going to work at afterwards.
A lot of folks work in fields they didn’t study in college. She is still young, and I commend her for following her passions. It’s not uncommon for people to go back to school to expand or switch professions. How amazing that she is now working with young athletes and contributing positively on social media. Geez, people, did we watch the same video?
That is all fine, but it seems that her college education was just a pretext for the college to have an athlete; whilst the impression they promote is your athletic ability is a means to get a cheaper education. In fact the education was not the point of going to uni at all
There's nothing wrong with pursuing an alternative career path, but it's a something of inditement of the college system if after 4 years of studying something that was apparently so irrelevant to her life that they don't even say what it was, she couldn't think of any job she was suitable for. It rather endorses the stereotype that 'student'-athletes just 'study' any old rubbish that will give them as much time as possible to get on with being full time professional athletes.
I went back to school at 30 to get a master's degree. I changed professions from technology to finance at 58. The discipline learned in gymnastics, if nurtured, should carry through for the rest of their lives.
@jonathanp896 It's not at all an indictment. College doesn't exist to feed into some farm system for capitalism. Education is not synonymous with job training. Learning for learning's sake is worthy and in no way a waste of time. A lot of people get pressured to do what their parents want them to do and end up miserable. You need education, life experience, and freedom to make your own choices--that's how innovation happens. There are so many in their 30s and 40s who absolutely have concrete direction and would do incredible things, but only new college grads get support. We're wasting so much letting them languish in whatever job they could manage to pay rent.
I worked at a D1 school. These athletes are employees, their coaches and trainers control every aspect of their lives. Where they live, what classes they take, who they hangout with- food, Healthcare. Everything! The coaches don't want walkons or any athlete not on scholarship because they are harder to control and affect the other athletes that have their education held over their heads of they exert any self determination. It's really sad.
I was a D1 athlete on scholarship. Nobody told me what classes to take. And not every sport can give scholarships to every athlete. Track, baseball, soccer... the NCAA only allows you to fill a team with all scholarship athletes for basketball, and football. You don't know what you're talking about
@@veganpottertheveganOr you just weren't a top athlete and the school and your coaches knew they couldn't make good money off of you. It's almost as if different people have different experiences, wow that's so crazy 🤯
@@oldankh I was an all-american. That said, what they said just isn't true as a blanket statement. Coaches largely don't care what you do until you stop performing
@@veganpotterthevegan Did you really interpret that comment as something that applies to every single individual D1 student athlete? How daft. As I reiterate, it's almost as if different people have different experiences🤯
If I was in her position I would consider auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. I was a high school gymnast and a college pole vaulter and if cirque had been an option when I was young and supple I would have absolutely taking advantage of it
I think at least one of the other girls on the UCLA team at the same time as gracie went to cirque du soleil! I was in their class and I remember seeing it on ig after graduation
@@TerranTarothe skill set also goes further than the average elite gymnast. You have to be what they’re looking for and able to take the sport to an extreme (multiple flips over various things, contortion, aerial work etc)
@@reneepope-munro8115 it's a comment section buddy. You take an action /writing a comment - in your case about your feelings/, you got a reaction /reply on your comment/. It's safe to say that none of us did a good job leaving a stellar contribution in particular. Don't think you're superior in any way contributing to something because of your feelings. appreciate the ones who are interacting with you because of them. I don't mind you being sensitive about a stranger doing a physical performance. Cry as much as you want. I wish you and your loved ones good health and happiness. 💖
@@reneepope-munro8115 crying is a very deep act of human's emotions indeed. Don't underestimate your feelings. They are the main source of your actions.
I was a professional classical pianist growing up, won competitions from a young age performed in high school went to undergrad and got a BFA. Graduated, knew nothing but piano. Felt lost and hopeless. Four years later I am happily working in a field completely different from what I went to school for (nonprofit management). I still perform and I own/operate a piano studio. It’s okay, a lot of us don’t work in the fields we went to school for, or end up doing a mashup of our passions with a completely different career that we don’t mind. It works out and it’s okay to not know what you’re doing when you graduate
I had the same experience with professional violin. I ended up going back to school to teach because there was no way to comfortably support myself with the low wage you get in professional orchestras and gigs. Also, there were no benefits.
@@undefinedd1147Teaching classes or tutoring individuals is widespread for a majority of orchestra members. Not unusual at all for musicians to supplement their income this way.
It's really great to hear the story of a gymnast who looks back on her sporting life with fondness. There are so many stories that are the exact opposite of that, even among Olympic medalists. Her perfect 10 routine was a thing of beauty, and I'm not talking about knee position or landings. I hope it stays that way over time.
Still doing gymnastics, still doing what she loves, working as a coach, making money on TH-cam, picking up occasional acting/stunt work. Yeah, I’d say she’s living the successful life. Hard work pays off.
Hard work does not pay off. Ask 99% of people who work extremely hard for a living. We don't hear from them because they are working fields for 12 hours a day, working multiple jobs to support their kids, covered in dirt doing manual labor, etc. Reality is - We hear about a small subset of hard workers who were given fame and fortune due to genetics and circumstance. We don't hear about the rest who tell the real story of what "hard work" earns you in a corporate-ruled plutocracy that tailors laws to favor the rich.
Until she hits her expiration date. The average age of the US women's pro gymnastics team is 22. You can go on playing basketball or football into your late 30s' but a female gymnast has no hope of this. At some point she's going to have to pivot to doing strictly teaching/coaching because her body simply won't let her do this anymore. You will never see middle aged women on the vault or uneven bars.
Another former NCAA D1 gymnast I follow is "Jetting Julia" Ross. She was at University of Denver, now she is a flight attendant for American Airlines and vlogs about her life flying. She studied journalism and her vlogs are really well done. She knows how to package a present a story so her journalism skills are not going to waste. These days you gotta have the side hustle!
Former colligate gymnast here, that feeling among greats and autopilot mode is highly accurate. I got burned out after the first year (I was doing gymnastics since 10) and walked off the team. I have memories, I have body pains, and I have regrets leaving so early in my college career. Awesome Gracie is continuing her passion and i hope she continues as long as she wants to.
I also recognized her being the stuntdouble for Martha Stewart immediately!! 😅 I actually think it is because of her running… the way she moves her arms beforehand ist unmistakably unique
I'm an actor / stunt performer. I hope Gracie gets called for more than just gymnastics stunt work. Dancers, gymnast are naturals for fight scenes as well. Lots of good classes out there for stunt people to learn the fighting end. And a need for good females in all aspects of stunt work.
@@HandsomeHybrid Depends on where you live, your background, and what you want. Are you an actor who wants to add stunt training to your resume? Or you want to skip the acting, be a full-time stunt person? Step one if you want full time stunts, before looking for a school if you are not in top physical shape, get there first. Actors who get actions rolls train 6 months to a year with personal trainers to get in shape to do the few stunts they mange on camera. You need the musculature to handle it. Not saying you have to train like Arnie. Look up Brie Larson training for Capetian Marvel for a ample of good training. Dancers, gymnasts have the balanced muscles needed to get started. I was a gymnast in school, started training in martial arts when I was 12, when I was 17, I joined the infantry, served 3 years, then survived the physical tests (barely) and was accepted into the Special Forces (then the real physical work started) served another 4 years. Then fell into stunts and acting after I was discharged, by working in low budget Chinese Fung Fu movies. If you are an actor looking to try stunts look in your area for workshops for actors where you can learn firearms handling, fight work. All looks good on a resume. Even if you are not an actor you can still take workshops. What I tell people for both martial arts and stunts is look on line for reviews. How long has the school been around? For stunts, are the instructors on set experienced, accredited stunt people? Now a days you can find out using IMDB free, or sign up for paid. You can trace most stunt performers credits. Have fun and good luck.
@@bobfg3130 Yes I started training in martial arts when I was 12. I took gymnastics in school, and trained in dance as well (to improve flexibility and balance)
@DIDYOUSEETHAT172 thanks for your feedback. I still don't have my SAG-e status. Since stunts are unionized I've done some stunt training and had opportunities to perform stunts for TV but those fell through. Just got discouraged over the years, grinding and now being older it's even harder staying in peak health and shape for stunts. If you have an IMDb listing or link to your stunt reel I'd like to checkout. My IMDb is under "Jeffry Summer". Thanks! Peacefully Stay, -Jeff
did I hear her correctly, she makes $25K a month from companies posting items on her YT videos? and thats on top of what TH-cam pays? and then $100/hr private coaching? seems like that is a perfectly legit career. maybe I misunderstood the income.
You entered "the zone" witht that 10! I loved studying this in school using more theological with psychological experiences to address this feeling of "knowing without knowing. I depend on engaing my body as a prayer to the divine within me daily. Love hearing tabout this from a world class athlete.
to be honest she's 25, simone biles is 26, Canada's top gymnast Ellie Black is 28, one of Netherland's top gymnast is 32. she really do have quite a few more years in her if she wanted to compete.
It depends on the skill and mostly, injuries, and for reference the Dutch athlete we're talking about here, Sanne Wevers do beams and bars because she has an injury preventing her from doing floors and vaults. Like she mentioned here, physical therapy keeps her going till this day. Gymnastic is a sport that pushes the body so much that injuries make them retire early.
Senior international elite gymnasts like Biles, Black, and Wevers have a *lot* more competition opportunities than ex-NCAA athletes who didn't reach that level. Gracie Kramer made it to Level 10 but not elite, so competing for the senior national team wouldn't be an option for her unless she significantly upgraded her skills and routines. That's why transitioning into something like stunt work makes a lot more sense for her. No shame in that!
Yeah, the whole "a gymnast's career is over at 18" thing is becoming less and less true these days, thanks to an overall culture shift toward prioritizing athlete health and wellbeing.
As someone on the D1 track who had to quit due to injury and mental health, I found my way back to gymnastics by doing pageants! I get to share my story and newfound love again for my sport while still performing.
I've forever loved sports and fitness , cycling, martial arts, track and field, but gymnasts has had a special place in my heart and mind. The men are awesome, but what you ladies do..... Just fantastic! Superlative! Poetry in motion! Epitomy of strength and agility, especially what you do on the balance beam! Thank you.
I'm impressed with Gracie. I wish you the best in whatever future job you finally decide in. Listening to you in this video, you sound very grounded and positive. I'm sure you'll find yourself in something you like....
I definitely needed this, I’m returning to the sport of gymnastics as well and it’s so encouraging to see what she has to say about it.❤Love you Gracie
That “blacking out” feeling is adrenaline mixing with creativity, my good friends! Or that’s how I like to describe it ❤ Your mind and body are in perfect synchronicity - you imagine doing something in one way, you anticipate the exact execution to do it precisely, and are very aware of your surroundings. All of this done in precise manner allows more room within your cognitive ability to show raw emotion and passion through your performance, making a perfect 10. It’s not as common as most people think it is - hold on to it, keep that flame lit! I had this happen many times when I did rhythmic gymnastics. It’s to the point I can do random skills in any sequence and can do just about everything with my eyes closed.
She probably would rather go out on a high than try to keep up in elite gymnastics. I was surprised Simone came back but she’s a super human so she knew she would still dominate 😂
Sounds like she's making pretty good coin doing the social influencer thing -- elite is a grind, and while she was a good collegiate gymnast, she's not good enough/too old now to be a top elite gymnast.
So many people find themselves in this position. They go from pinnacle to peasant. For me, the military was everything. I was exceptionally good at what I did with a LOT of high-end responsibilities that I cannot talk about (classified). And when I got out, I was a nobody. What I did for the Navy didn't translate well on the outside. I struggled a long time to forge a new path, and I still do. Finding purpose is important to emotional stability.
I REALLY ENJOYED 😊this video!!! It was VERY INFORMATIVE and INSPIRATIONAL!!! You’re SO LUCKY 🍀 you are still YOUNG ENOUGH and FIT ENOUGH TO DO GYMNASTICS!!! 🤸♀️ I used to do gymnastics when I was younger, but now I am 59 years old!!! I STRETCH 🙆♀️ EVERY MORNING, but because of a back injury I CAN ONLY do simple things like handstands and backbends and splits… MY GOAL is todo a BACK WALKOVER!
You have inspired me so much and I know where you’re coming from. Because I’ve had two concussions in the past year. My dream is to go to the Olympics and you’re really inspired me and I never thought I could do that after my concussions hope I grow up to be as good as you
No degree after attending university for four years? I'd have killed to be able to attend university for four years, ran out of funds after my 2nd year. Ended up joining the AF so it took me 22 years to complete my degree due to all the deployments and remote assignments. But get a degree in 4 years? Wish I'd had the opportunity, and no "student loans" were not easy to get back then.
Always interesting to see how athletes not in the money sports approach the rest of their lives. You dedicate most of your life to something, there's probably not a path to any kind of big money, now how do you translate that passion and drive into other parts of your life? Even most Olympians don't get the big endorsements and at some point they need to figure out if they can make a living as a coach or if they pursue another career.
It's interesting and also kind of sad. In an ideal world we would simply be doing whatever we love for the rest of our lives. But realistically, we need to make a living, and for a lot of people, the things that bring them joy in life doesn't bring sufficient financial security.
Are you kidding! She could do so many professions. Model, stunt performer, Cosplay Model!, cat burgler, Circ de solay, um ninja, anything physical basically. 😳
As a college professor who played Div 1 sports for my first two years, this kind of thing is incredibly problematic and disturbing to me. Clearly, I was not even close to a good enough tennis player to compete at a pro level, and the last thing on earth I wanted to do was give tennis lessons my whole life (like several of my former teammates ended up doing). I was able to see that at age of 19. I quit the team, focused on studying. I went to graduate school, and now I teach at a medical school (and still play tennis for fun). One thing I would ask a professional gymnast is what are you going to do once your body breaks from the unnatural stresses you are subjecting it to? You better have a plan! The truth is, only a very small percentage of Div 1 athletes will have any sort of pro career, and if they do, it will probably be very short, either because of injury or because they aren't good enough. Universities are exploiting these young people. And to make matters worse, only some Div 1 universities actually benefit. A surprising number run a deficit on athletics! Mine does (but now that it has joined a Power 5 football conference it might break even soon). Other countries don't mingle sports and universities. It is a weirdly absurd American phenomenon that worked ok for a while until big advertising and TV $$ corrupted the whole thing. And a lot of young athletes end up being victimized. Note added: The guys who ended up giving tennis lessons for a living were all better players than I was. It would have been harder for them to quit at the time. They were psychologically a lot more invested in the whole thing.
It's amazing what gymnasts are capable of, but good grief, what they do looks *so hard* on their bodies. I think she hit the nail on the head when she talked about going to physical therapy since she was 8.
Anyone that can make it to this high a level in any sport shows that they have dedication and good work ethic. If they wanted to they could probably apply that work ethic to other things, but in this case why would she, she is killing it.
The thing about any athletic skillset is that it has an expiration date on it. It's great that she found ways to use her skills after college, but what will she do when she's 45 and can't do this any more? This is the dilemma that faces almost all athletes. You have a "use by" date.
She’s exceptional and very driven. She should succeed at whatever she does. That said…. Retire when you graduate from college? Sad that UCLA was the peak of her life/career 😢
I have heard of Gynmasts but seeing her jump around makes me think that I know nothing about College Gymnasts and don't know why it exist I came here not for the College Gymnasts but because I knew she's a Beautiful woman and happy she's doing a sport.
The flexibility and balance gymnasts reach is really cool to watch. The wee recouping on the beams or is it horse. That is fun. Always makes you happy they didn't fall. Their reflexes must be spidergwen level. Glad all her hard work paid off for a 10. 😊
The reality is that MOST college athletes, not to mention performing arts majors, graduate with no idea what they will do next. Their majors are frequently designed around a skill set that is unlikely to yield a career path, even when a professional career is theoretically possible.
I love gymnastics!! is such a beautiful sport!!! sometimes I wonder if at my 32 years old maybe I could learn the basics... it´s like a dream I'll never be able to accomplish...
You get a free college education, can major in whatever you want and in the end, you have no idea what you’re doing. It’s basically the way it is for most kids whose parents just pay for stuff.
The moral of the story is: Hard work does not pay off. Ask 99% of people who work extremely hard for a living. We don't hear from them because they are working fields for 12 hours a day, working multiple jobs to support their kids, covered in dirt doing manual labor, etc. We hear about a small subset of hard workers who were given fame and fortune due to genetics and circumstance, like Ms. Kramer (no shade intended). We don't hear about the rest who tell the real story of what "hard work" earns you in a corporate-ruled plutocracy that tailors laws to favor the rich.
I dont even understand how people become gymnasts. Like how did you know you could do all this and how were you brave enough to learn these crazy moves. I do not trust myself
but I feel like nowadays, people her age who were insanely talented as teens are still competing elite, its not as rare as shes painting out to be I just feel like NCAA athtles have a hard time letting go of the sport even when they clearly outgrow the performance side of it. Symone aside because shes another level, Gaby Douglas is trying to make a comeback and shes 27 so its definitely possible, but I do feel like coaching is a better option for this girl
From what i understand former Arizona gymnast Courtney Cowles is doing quite well for herself after graduation. Shes apparently quite the entrepreneur.
I really feel for gymnasts. They work so hard their whole life but the professional window for gymnastics is so small to make money from the sport. By the time they are in early 20s they are nearing retirement age. Such a difficult profession.
I worked with the Japanese gymnasts in High School,,, and won events in college,,,,,,,some of my gymnast friends joined the circus. I still have good muscle memory from gymnastics in 1970.
This video is really sad because it shows a woman who went to a D1 school for sport and didn't get any education except gymnastics. Now she has to have constant physical therapy in order to hang on to what she has physically for a limited time. This is the big lie of D1 sports. The school uses them for entertainment and to make money without providing an education.
Don't worry Gracie, even those of us who graduated with "practical" degrees still feel lost in life 😄 the joy of being in your 20s
I’m 44. I still haven’t decided 😂
She's making hundreds of thousands of dollars. If she's still in Cali she ain't exactly rich, but she ain't poor either. She's fine
It's a commentary on D1 athletics that she graduated from college not having any idea what she would do because all she knew was gymnastics.
For real... When she said she had no idea what she would do I was like "girl what were you studying in school???"
@@KC12344325 you can get your degree and still be unsure of what you want to do lol it's possible
This a commentary on 4 year programs in general. Unless you take nursing, accounting, or engineering, most BA/BSc grads have no idea what they're going to work at afterwards.
omgosh this is exactly what I was thinking. Geez for you were a STUDENT-athlete. Student comes first.
@@KC12344325 her major was sociology, that explains a lot
A lot of folks work in fields they didn’t study in college. She is still young, and I commend her for following her passions. It’s not uncommon for people to go back to school to expand or switch professions. How amazing that she is now working with young athletes and contributing positively on social media. Geez, people, did we watch the same video?
That is all fine, but it seems that her college education was just a pretext for the college to have an athlete; whilst the impression they promote is your athletic ability is a means to get a cheaper education. In fact the education was not the point of going to uni at all
There's nothing wrong with pursuing an alternative career path, but it's a something of inditement of the college system if after 4 years of studying something that was apparently so irrelevant to her life that they don't even say what it was, she couldn't think of any job she was suitable for. It rather endorses the stereotype that 'student'-athletes just 'study' any old rubbish that will give them as much time as possible to get on with being full time professional athletes.
I just want to know what gear her PT Ashley is on. Good lord she has a gut and everything.
I went back to school at 30 to get a master's degree. I changed professions from technology to finance at 58. The discipline learned in gymnastics, if nurtured, should carry through for the rest of their lives.
@jonathanp896 It's not at all an indictment. College doesn't exist to feed into some farm system for capitalism. Education is not synonymous with job training. Learning for learning's sake is worthy and in no way a waste of time. A lot of people get pressured to do what their parents want them to do and end up miserable. You need education, life experience, and freedom to make your own choices--that's how innovation happens. There are so many in their 30s and 40s who absolutely have concrete direction and would do incredible things, but only new college grads get support. We're wasting so much letting them languish in whatever job they could manage to pay rent.
I worked at a D1 school. These athletes are employees, their coaches and trainers control every aspect of their lives. Where they live, what classes they take, who they hangout with- food, Healthcare. Everything! The coaches don't want walkons or any athlete not on scholarship because they are harder to control and affect the other athletes that have their education held over their heads of they exert any self determination. It's really sad.
I was a D1 athlete on scholarship. Nobody told me what classes to take. And not every sport can give scholarships to every athlete. Track, baseball, soccer... the NCAA only allows you to fill a team with all scholarship athletes for basketball, and football. You don't know what you're talking about
@@veganpottertheveganOr you just weren't a top athlete and the school and your coaches knew they couldn't make good money off of you.
It's almost as if different people have different experiences, wow that's so crazy 🤯
@@oldankh I was an all-american. That said, what they said just isn't true as a blanket statement. Coaches largely don't care what you do until you stop performing
@@veganpotterthevegan Did you really interpret that comment as something that applies to every single individual D1 student athlete? How daft.
As I reiterate, it's almost as if different people have different experiences🤯
@oldankh not every idiot is like the OP but they certainly implied this goes for everyone.
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If I was in her position I would consider auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. I was a high school gymnast and a college pole vaulter and if cirque had been an option when I was young and supple I would have absolutely taking advantage of it
I think at least one of the other girls on the UCLA team at the same time as gracie went to cirque du soleil! I was in their class and I remember seeing it on ig after graduation
A lot of people, especially gymnasts have horror stories of the treatment of acrobats in cirque. It’s definitely not for everyone
Also, she makes 30k/month before stunts so I don’t think she needs cirque
it can be years before you ever get called in by cirque du soleil. You have to have a skill set they need for a specific show theyre beginning to run.
@@TerranTarothe skill set also goes further than the average elite gymnast. You have to be what they’re looking for and able to take the sport to an extreme (multiple flips over various things, contortion, aerial work etc)
I cried when Gracie finally got that 10, and cried again watching her recall it 🫶🏼 what a routine.
Basically you are crying a lot about nothing in particular.
@@tomastoth3839 what a stellar contribution to the discourse, Thomas. Crying is very healthy, cynicism less so.
@@reneepope-munro8115 it's a comment section buddy. You take an action /writing a comment - in your case about your feelings/, you got a reaction /reply on your comment/. It's safe to say that none of us did a good job leaving a stellar contribution in particular. Don't think you're superior in any way contributing to something because of your feelings. appreciate the ones who are interacting with you because of them.
I don't mind you being sensitive about a stranger doing a physical performance. Cry as much as you want.
I wish you and your loved ones good health and happiness. 💖
@@tomastoth3839 it’s not that deep, Thomas…
@@reneepope-munro8115 crying is a very deep act of human's emotions indeed. Don't underestimate your feelings. They are the main source of your actions.
I was a professional classical pianist growing up, won competitions from a young age performed in high school went to undergrad and got a BFA. Graduated, knew nothing but piano. Felt lost and hopeless. Four years later I am happily working in a field completely different from what I went to school for (nonprofit management). I still perform and I own/operate a piano studio.
It’s okay, a lot of us don’t work in the fields we went to school for, or end up doing a mashup of our passions with a completely different career that we don’t mind. It works out and it’s okay to not know what you’re doing when you graduate
I had the same experience with professional violin. I ended up going back to school to teach because there was no way to comfortably support myself with the low wage you get in professional orchestras and gigs. Also, there were no benefits.
@@undefinedd1147Teaching classes or tutoring individuals is widespread for a majority of orchestra members. Not unusual at all for musicians to supplement their income this way.
It's really great to hear the story of a gymnast who looks back on her sporting life with fondness. There are so many stories that are the exact opposite of that, even among Olympic medalists. Her perfect 10 routine was a thing of beauty, and I'm not talking about knee position or landings. I hope it stays that way over time.
Still doing gymnastics, still doing what she loves, working as a coach, making money on TH-cam, picking up occasional acting/stunt work. Yeah, I’d say she’s living the successful life. Hard work pays off.
Hard work does not pay off. Ask 99% of people who work extremely hard for a living. We don't hear from them because they are working fields for 12 hours a day, working multiple jobs to support their kids, covered in dirt doing manual labor, etc.
Reality is - We hear about a small subset of hard workers who were given fame and fortune due to genetics and circumstance. We don't hear about the rest who tell the real story of what "hard work" earns you in a corporate-ruled plutocracy that tailors laws to favor the rich.
@@FromDesertTownyou missing the point 😂
Nothing will work without hard work
Until she hits her expiration date. The average age of the US women's pro gymnastics team is 22. You can go on playing basketball or football into your late 30s' but a female gymnast has no hope of this. At some point she's going to have to pivot to doing strictly teaching/coaching because her body simply won't let her do this anymore. You will never see middle aged women on the vault or uneven bars.
I love that smile on her face @ 2:23 in the midst of her routine - you can see her real joy that she's doing well at something she loves.
Another former NCAA D1 gymnast I follow is "Jetting Julia" Ross. She was at University of Denver, now she is
a flight attendant for American Airlines and vlogs about her life flying. She studied journalism and her vlogs are
really well done. She knows how to package a present a story so her journalism skills are not going to waste.
These days you gotta have the side hustle!
Former colligate gymnast here, that feeling among greats and autopilot mode is highly accurate. I got burned out after the first year (I was doing gymnastics since 10) and walked off the team. I have memories, I have body pains, and I have regrets leaving so early in my college career. Awesome Gracie is continuing her passion and i hope she continues as long as she wants to.
I am in awe of her professionalism and drive. Well done!
One of the benefits of social media is that athletes get to extend their careers and make way more money than they would have.
That centennial meet floor is next level and I loved the originality. Gracie is a great.
I also recognized her being the stuntdouble for Martha Stewart immediately!! 😅 I actually think it is because of her running… the way she moves her arms beforehand ist unmistakably unique
I'm an actor / stunt performer. I hope Gracie gets called for more than just gymnastics stunt work. Dancers, gymnast are naturals for fight scenes as well. Lots of good classes out there for stunt people to learn the fighting end. And a need for good females in all aspects of stunt work.
Which stunt schools so you recommend?
@@HandsomeHybrid Depends on where you live, your background, and what you want. Are you an actor who wants to add stunt training to your resume? Or you want to skip the acting, be a full-time stunt person? Step one if you want full time stunts, before looking for a school if you are not in top physical shape, get there first. Actors who get actions rolls train 6 months to a year with personal trainers to get in shape to do the few stunts they mange on camera. You need the musculature to handle it. Not saying you have to train like Arnie. Look up Brie Larson training for Capetian Marvel for a ample of good training. Dancers, gymnasts have the balanced muscles needed to get started. I was a gymnast in school, started training in martial arts when I was 12, when I was 17, I joined the infantry, served 3 years, then survived the physical tests (barely) and was accepted into the Special Forces (then the real physical work started) served another 4 years. Then fell into stunts and acting after I was discharged, by working in low budget Chinese Fung Fu movies.
If you are an actor looking to try stunts look in your area for workshops for actors where you can learn firearms handling, fight work. All looks good on a resume. Even if you are not an actor you can still take workshops.
What I tell people for both martial arts and stunts is look on line for reviews. How long has the school been around? For stunts, are the instructors on set experienced, accredited stunt people? Now a days you can find out using IMDB free, or sign up for paid. You can trace most stunt performers credits. Have fun and good luck.
Usually there are martial artists that are stuntmen too.
@@bobfg3130 Yes I started training in martial arts when I was 12. I took gymnastics in school, and trained in dance as well (to improve flexibility and balance)
@DIDYOUSEETHAT172 thanks for your feedback. I still don't have my SAG-e status. Since stunts are unionized I've done some stunt training and had opportunities to perform stunts for TV but those fell through. Just got discouraged over the years, grinding and now being older it's even harder staying in peak health and shape for stunts. If you have an IMDb listing or link to your stunt reel I'd like to checkout. My IMDb is under "Jeffry Summer". Thanks!
Peacefully Stay,
-Jeff
did I hear her correctly, she makes $25K a month from companies posting items on her YT videos? and thats on top of what TH-cam pays? and then $100/hr private coaching? seems like that is a perfectly legit career. maybe I misunderstood the income.
Whatever else she accomplishes in life Gracie will always have that 10, a moment of perfection that few have ever matched.
You entered "the zone" witht that 10! I loved studying this in school using more theological with psychological experiences to address this feeling of "knowing without knowing. I depend on engaing my body as a prayer to the divine within me daily. Love hearing tabout this from a world class athlete.
Wow, she is having such a positive influence on the sport ❤
to be honest she's 25, simone biles is 26, Canada's top gymnast Ellie Black is 28, one of Netherland's top gymnast is 32. she really do have quite a few more years in her if she wanted to compete.
It depends on the skill and mostly, injuries, and for reference the Dutch athlete we're talking about here, Sanne Wevers do beams and bars because she has an injury preventing her from doing floors and vaults. Like she mentioned here, physical therapy keeps her going till this day. Gymnastic is a sport that pushes the body so much that injuries make them retire early.
A lot of figure skaters retire in their teens
Senior international elite gymnasts like Biles, Black, and Wevers have a *lot* more competition opportunities than ex-NCAA athletes who didn't reach that level. Gracie Kramer made it to Level 10 but not elite, so competing for the senior national team wouldn't be an option for her unless she significantly upgraded her skills and routines. That's why transitioning into something like stunt work makes a lot more sense for her. No shame in that!
Yeah, the whole "a gymnast's career is over at 18" thing is becoming less and less true these days, thanks to an overall culture shift toward prioritizing athlete health and wellbeing.
@@robinbowman6991 there are other possible revenue streams too with social media and tik tok etc. I think the gym social media is quite popular
“Don’t get frustrated” is such a coach thing to say 😂😂 my coach always says that
As someone on the D1 track who had to quit due to injury and mental health, I found my way back to gymnastics by doing pageants! I get to share my story and newfound love again for my sport while still performing.
I've forever loved sports and fitness , cycling, martial arts, track and field, but gymnasts has had a special place in my heart and mind. The men are awesome, but what you ladies do..... Just fantastic! Superlative! Poetry in motion! Epitomy of strength and agility, especially what you do on the balance beam! Thank you.
What a gem!!! So proud of Gracie!!
I'm impressed with Gracie. I wish you the best in whatever future job you finally decide in. Listening to you in this video, you sound very grounded and positive. I'm sure you'll find yourself in something you like....
I definitely needed this, I’m returning to the sport of gymnastics as well and it’s so encouraging to see what she has to say about it.❤Love you Gracie
That “blacking out” feeling is adrenaline mixing with creativity, my good friends! Or that’s how I like to describe it ❤
Your mind and body are in perfect synchronicity - you imagine doing something in one way, you anticipate the exact execution to do it precisely, and are very aware of your surroundings. All of this done in precise manner allows more room within your cognitive ability to show raw emotion and passion through your performance, making a perfect 10.
It’s not as common as most people think it is - hold on to it, keep that flame lit!
I had this happen many times when I did rhythmic gymnastics. It’s to the point I can do random skills in any sequence and can do just about everything with my eyes closed.
It's called "The Flow State."
She’s still training - she looks in great shape. She could start training some upgrades and try to qualify elite. She was a strong level 10 gymnast.
She probably would rather go out on a high than try to keep up in elite gymnastics. I was surprised Simone came back but she’s a super human so she knew she would still dominate 😂
Sounds like she's making pretty good coin doing the social influencer thing -- elite is a grind, and while she was a good collegiate gymnast, she's not good enough/too old now to be a top elite gymnast.
her physical therapist is fucking JACKED oh my god she looks amazing, and so intelligent too obviously, she’s incredible x
I'm 30 now, started gymnastics when I was 4 yo and quit after a few years and now I came back to it last week and can't wait to do a flip again 😁
UCLA (former) fencing champion here! Great school for athletics. Perfect training to prep me for Stanford!
So many people find themselves in this position. They go from pinnacle to peasant. For me, the military was everything. I was exceptionally good at what I did with a LOT of high-end responsibilities that I cannot talk about (classified). And when I got out, I was a nobody. What I did for the Navy didn't translate well on the outside. I struggled a long time to forge a new path, and I still do. Finding purpose is important to emotional stability.
I don't think being a war criminal and being a college athlete are even remotely similar
Not only is Gracie extremely talented, she’s also gorgeous ❤
I REALLY ENJOYED 😊this video!!! It was VERY INFORMATIVE and INSPIRATIONAL!!! You’re SO LUCKY 🍀 you are still YOUNG ENOUGH and FIT ENOUGH TO DO GYMNASTICS!!! 🤸♀️ I used to do gymnastics when I was younger, but now I am 59 years old!!! I STRETCH 🙆♀️ EVERY MORNING, but because of a back injury I CAN ONLY do simple things like handstands and backbends and splits… MY GOAL is todo a BACK WALKOVER!
You have inspired me so much and I know where you’re coming from. Because I’ve had two concussions in the past year. My dream is to go to the Olympics and you’re really inspired me and I never thought I could do that after my concussions hope I grow up to be as good as you
That slo mo closeup backflip was so useful actually
I've always told my daughters to have a Plan B and even C.
No degree after attending university for four years? I'd have killed to be able to attend university for four years, ran out of funds after my 2nd year. Ended up joining the AF so it took me 22 years to complete my degree due to all the deployments and remote assignments. But get a degree in 4 years? Wish I'd had the opportunity, and no "student loans" were not easy to get back then.
Always interesting to see how athletes not in the money sports approach the rest of their lives. You dedicate most of your life to something, there's probably not a path to any kind of big money, now how do you translate that passion and drive into other parts of your life? Even most Olympians don't get the big endorsements and at some point they need to figure out if they can make a living as a coach or if they pursue another career.
It's interesting and also kind of sad. In an ideal world we would simply be doing whatever we love for the rest of our lives. But realistically, we need to make a living, and for a lot of people, the things that bring them joy in life doesn't bring sufficient financial security.
It is interesting. I had a couple friends in college who were college gymnasts, and all of them ended up going to medical school after college.
4:46 be a coach For gymnastics you would be amazing❤Gracie keep going with gymnastics you got this
I was at the centennial meet when you got your 10!! 😃
Are you kidding! She could do so many professions. Model, stunt performer, Cosplay Model!, cat burgler, Circ de solay, um ninja, anything physical basically. 😳
As a college professor who played Div 1 sports for my first two years, this kind of thing is incredibly problematic and disturbing to me. Clearly, I was not even close to a good enough tennis player to compete at a pro level, and the last thing on earth I wanted to do was give tennis lessons my whole life (like several of my former teammates ended up doing). I was able to see that at age of 19. I quit the team, focused on studying. I went to graduate school, and now I teach at a medical school (and still play tennis for fun). One thing I would ask a professional gymnast is what are you going to do once your body breaks from the unnatural stresses you are subjecting it to? You better have a plan! The truth is, only a very small percentage of Div 1 athletes will have any sort of pro career, and if they do, it will probably be very short, either because of injury or because they aren't good enough. Universities are exploiting these young people. And to make matters worse, only some Div 1 universities actually benefit. A surprising number run a deficit on athletics! Mine does (but now that it has joined a Power 5 football conference it might break even soon). Other countries don't mingle sports and universities. It is a weirdly absurd American phenomenon that worked ok for a while until big advertising and TV $$ corrupted the whole thing. And a lot of young athletes end up being victimized.
Note added: The guys who ended up giving tennis lessons for a living were all better players than I was. It would have been harder for them to quit at the time. They were psychologically a lot more invested in the whole thing.
I just really love Gracie - one of my favorite people
Wow this girl has so much drive and compassion in what she does.I’m intrigued , congrats to you Gracie.you’re going for what you want.
Her attitude and smile are superb.
GRACIE STILL GOT IT!
It's amazing what gymnasts are capable of, but good grief, what they do looks *so hard* on their bodies. I think she hit the nail on the head when she talked about going to physical therapy since she was 8.
Gymnastics is the sport with the most injuries. Sprain ankles is what trimming nails is for other sports.
Anyone that can make it to this high a level in any sport shows that they have dedication and good work ethic. If they wanted to they could probably apply that work ethic to other things, but in this case why would she, she is killing it.
What an absolute champion, so glad she's still doing what she loves.
And people wonder why LeAnn is selling Bows😂😂 .. Smart Girl🧠😉
Amazing to watch all her gymnastic skills but dear god I need her hair care routine
When youre amongst greats you cant help but wanna be great....
Well done
🥝🇳🇿🥋😊
She’s such a beautiful girl inside and out. Truly inspiring❤
The thing about any athletic skillset is that it has an expiration date on it. It's great that she found ways to use her skills after college, but what will she do when she's 45 and can't do this any more? This is the dilemma that faces almost all athletes. You have a "use by" date.
All the best to you Gracie!!!
She’s exceptional and very driven. She should succeed at whatever she does.
That said…. Retire when you graduate from college? Sad that UCLA was the peak of her life/career 😢
She’s a coach/member at my old gym
Social media offers ways for fitness influencers to make a living without a traditional job. Gracie will be fine.
the maint two options is becoming a coach or switching careers. obviously she's making great money, but she's gorgeous and in her mid 20's
I have heard of Gynmasts but seeing her jump around makes me think that I know nothing about College Gymnasts and don't know why it exist I came here not for the College Gymnasts but because I knew she's a Beautiful woman and happy she's doing a sport.
Go, Gracie! Go Bruins! Great episode 🎉
Her body takes her look to the next level. Good Lord 😍
I find this informative and inspiring. Live by your dreams and clear talent 👏🙏✌️
GRACIE IS STILL A GREAT GYMNAST!
4:14 And thank God that Gracie did that, gracing us viewers with beauty and motor skills!
... and all this actually starts with getting up at five in the morning. Anyone can try. Great admiration for this person and athlete.
She is absolutely amazing!
The flexibility and balance gymnasts reach is really cool to watch. The wee recouping on the beams or is it horse. That is fun. Always makes you happy they didn't fall. Their reflexes must be spidergwen level. Glad all her hard work paid off for a 10. 😊
God Bless All the Hard WORK from S.A. Texas
Ela deveria ser modelo. Ela não tem um defeito sequer. Maravilhosa,
The reality is that MOST college athletes, not to mention performing arts majors, graduate with no idea what they will do next. Their majors are frequently designed around a skill set that is unlikely to yield a career path, even when a professional career is theoretically possible.
I love gymnastics!! is such a beautiful sport!!! sometimes I wonder if at my 32 years old maybe I could learn the basics... it´s like a dream I'll never be able to accomplish...
You get a free college education, can major in whatever you want and in the end, you have no idea what you’re doing. It’s basically the way it is for most kids whose parents just pay for stuff.
Thanks for sharing your story! Love your videos! Keep it up!
The moral of the story is: Hard work does not pay off. Ask 99% of people who work extremely hard for a living. We don't hear from them because they are working fields for 12 hours a day, working multiple jobs to support their kids, covered in dirt doing manual labor, etc.
We hear about a small subset of hard workers who were given fame and fortune due to genetics and circumstance, like Ms. Kramer (no shade intended). We don't hear about the rest who tell the real story of what "hard work" earns you in a corporate-ruled plutocracy that tailors laws to favor the rich.
I dont even understand how people become gymnasts. Like how did you know you could do all this and how were you brave enough to learn these crazy moves. I do not trust myself
Ha, I beat you! I was crying before you. Congratulations on your accomplishments.
Awesome video, her talent is off the charts.
Side note: is that Tom Segura sitting in the front row in the camo jacket at 2:30?!
Gracie had the best floor routines!!
but I feel like nowadays, people her age who were insanely talented as teens are still competing elite, its not as rare as shes painting out to be I just feel like NCAA athtles have a hard time letting go of the sport even when they clearly outgrow the performance side of it. Symone aside because shes another level, Gaby Douglas is trying to make a comeback and shes 27 so its definitely possible, but I do feel like coaching is a better option for this girl
I remember that Martha Stewart commercial. They chose the right gymnast to do the stunts. She resembles the young Martha Stewart from the early 80s.
From what i understand former Arizona gymnast Courtney Cowles is doing quite well for herself after graduation. Shes apparently quite the entrepreneur.
Congratulations! Everybody is scared to enjoy life and the media puts in our heads fear. So most live in fear rather than enjoying life.
I really feel for gymnasts. They work so hard their whole life but the professional window for gymnastics is so small to make money from the sport. By the time they are in early 20s they are nearing retirement age. Such a difficult profession.
i love this girls tik toks!
LOVE to see the way she coaches.
Strong mentality, well done 👏🏼
This is great information for the younger kids
DAMN her physical therapist is JACKED
I think its great you are doing what you love. That saying: Find a job you love, and you'll never work a day in your life
Absolutely love Gracie.
Fan of Gracie K I'm Lyndon Sequeira from Goa India ♥️ keep it going wish I do such flips etc.
such elite athletes. incredible
Stunt woman ftw!!!❤😊
I worked with the Japanese gymnasts in High School,,, and won events in college,,,,,,,some of my gymnast friends joined the circus. I still have good muscle memory from gymnastics in 1970.
This video is really sad because it shows a woman who went to a D1 school for sport and didn't get any education except gymnastics. Now she has to have constant physical therapy in order to hang on to what she has physically for a limited time. This is the big lie of D1 sports. The school uses them for entertainment and to make money without providing an education.
GO GRACIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!