With my college gymnastics career ending so abruptly, the past weeks have served as a stark reminder that college gymnastics flies by, and the things we take away from it are the lessons we've learned and the communities we've become a part of. Gymnastics has taught me how to set goals, work hard, and self-motivate. William & Mary gymnastics has taught me how to work toward collective goals, to lead by example, and to balance my academic and athletic lives. I am grateful to gymnastics and my time at William & Mary for teaching me these skills that I will carry with me forever. I am also grateful to the William & Mary gymnastics community – coaches, current gymnasts and alumni – who have fostered an environment where academics are prioritized alongside athletic success. As I reflect on the end of my gymnastics career, I am so grateful to have been a part of a community that strives to produce great student-athletes, people of character who will take their lessons learned and lead lives of impact.
 
Nate Winneg