Eleven years old is not an early age to set your sight on the Olympics for a gymnast, because we normally peak in high school. I first qualified for the Olympics team during my sophomore year in high school, when… — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
I think it's good for parents to be supportive, to motivate, and to somewhat nudge their kids because the majority of kids will want to quit something when it gets hard - that's just their nature. Children will normally take… — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
Don't set your goals to be a star. Set your goals to be the best that you can be and go from there. — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
Eleven years old is not an early age to set your sight on the Olympics for a gymnast, because we normally peak in high… — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
It's important for moms, but also dads, to recognize that they're role models when it comes to their kids' physical health, when it comes… — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
I struggled with self-esteem issues as a young girl, and it was not until my gymnastics career was completed in 2000 that I realized… — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
I realized I love motivating and I love empowering and I love inspiring people. I did that as an athlete for 18 years, and… — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
A lot of people don't know the USOC is not government funded and they are always looking for support from sponsors. — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
I think it's actually harder to watch the meet from the media section. You have no control there. — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
I did do Broadway for a little less than a year and realized quickly I don't have a passion for it and, more importantly,… — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
There will be mistakes and there will be falters. There will be things that are not a part of your plan. See the challenges… — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
I thoroughly enjoy the work I do in helping motivate and empower young girls to celebrate and love their natural selves. — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
I think in any industry, it is competitive. There are a certain number of slots out there and opportunities out there. So you need… — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
The majority of people who get in the sport of gymnastics do not go to the Olympics or get a Division 1 scholarship, but… — Dominique Dawes Copy Share Image
