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Uploaded by Anne From Gymnastike | September 22, 2010

Over the past few years, Chris Burdette of Texas Dreams Gymnastics has traveled the country giving a lecture called "Raw Ambition" and was nice enough to share the videos with us here at gymnastike. Here is the 3rd of 4 videos in the series. Since the filming of this video 4 years ago, Chelsea has successfully made a name for herself amongst the elite of the USA National team and is currently in the running for the 2010 USA World Championships team. She has also committed to compete for the University of Georgia.

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K 2 years ago

How old was she in this video? Maybe 13 or 14? Such maturity and determination for that age, I really hope that she stays injury free in the future. She's a beautiful gymnast to watch, and will be a great addition to the Gym Dogs!

gym fan 3 years ago

Chelsea's injury at Worlds is sad---I wish good things for her!

ApolytonGP 3 years ago

the knee came back again...

CD fan 3 years ago

it is sooo heartbreaking that she made the world team, and then another injury. Especially after watching this I have so much more appreciation for her. This kid has been thru so much!!

Lindsay 3 years ago

After watching this I am so unbelievable happy for Chelsea for making the world team!! what an inspiration

Anne From Gymnastike 3 years ago

"Would like to see a new in depth interview on this kid 4 years later -- after making the Jr National team and Sr National Team."

We have a bunch of interviews with Chelsea, you can find them all here:
http://www.gymnastike.org/speaker/1685-Chelsea-Davis-

:0) 3 years ago

Would like to see a new in depth interview on this kid 4 years later -- after making the Jr National team and Sr National Team.

Gymnastics the Great 3 years ago

Great Video! Thank you for sharing it. Great little girl.

Gymnastics the Great

fan 3 years ago

"Ain't no mountain high enough" gor Chelsea! This is the heart of a true champion.

Debbie 3 years ago

When is number 4 coming??? I love these videos!

TX 3 years ago

Texas Dreams is special. You feel a sense of "Family" in the whole gym. These girls support each other at all levels. Not only has Kim and Chris played an important role in creating that atmosphere, but so has Chelsea. IChelsea's teammates are so proud of her and are rooting for her every step of the way. Chelsea is one of a kind---her generosity, caring, determination, big heart, great attitude, givingness, maturity, ability to to go beyond....is what makes her unique and special. Gymnastics is not what made Chelsea, but Chelsea did make gymnastics a part of her. We love Chelsea and Texas Dreams very much and wish all the very best!!!

Elizabeth Watts 3 years ago

"Obstacles knock this kid down, and she gets back up. The goal is to be the best she can be -- that's not always THE best of all, but in the end, 'no regrets'. She knows she has tried and given it her best effort, day in and day out. That's her current philosophy; to not look back years from now and say "I could have tried harder" - there is no years from now -- there is today, the moment."

Couldn't have said it better. I love Chelsea!

Alex 3 years ago

I agree....seems like a lot of negativity between teammates from what I see in these videos. I know some competition is healthy, but wow. However, Chelsea looks to be a wonderful girl, and I wish her great things leading up to 2012!

:0) 3 years ago

Obstacles knock this kid down, and she gets back up. The goal is to be the best she can be -- that's not always THE best of all, but in the end, 'no regrets'. She knows she has tried and given it her best effort, day in and day out. That's her current philosophy; to not look back years from now and say "I could have tried harder" - there is no years from now -- there is today, the moment.

Mo 3 years ago

Chelsea is such an amazing athlete! Go Chelsea!!!!

Elizabeth Watts 3 years ago

Anna: Part of the video Chelsea is talking about having teammates there and that pushes her, because she constantly wants to be better than them. The other part, she did mention how she felt like some others were waiting for her to fail, but I took it in the same vein as the first comment. She uses it as motivation. Rivalry is not always negative. Technically, Chelsea has no other "teammates" per say at Texas Dreams because she is the only Senior Elite, so no one else is currently out on the floor with her. All the kids in this group of videos train in the top group at TD making them teammates. & they all really love and support each other from what I know.

Rivalry is going to happen. This is, at the end of the day, an individual sport. When athletes like Gena start succeeding more than their friends, of course there will be jealousy. The trick is to not let it get mean, and keep each athlete focused on their goals not their friend's goals.

anna 3 years ago

so im sensing a theme in the videos of negativity from teammates at this gym.. gena mentions her friends saying shes a bad gymnast.. she can't do this. chelsea talks about her gymnasts sorta kickin her when shes down.. getting ahead. how do other gyms avoid this kind of negativity or rivalry between teammates?

Kate 3 years ago

Wow shes amazing, such maturity from such a young age....and shes had to overcome so many injuries since then as well...hope she gets a look in at the selection camp

reply 3 years ago

Nope, she doesn't commute to Austin. She lives somewhere around the gym while she's training and goes back to Austin on occasion.

txdreamsfan 3 years ago

Chelsea is originally from austin and calls that her home but does live most of the week in or around coppell. I believe they have an apt there.

best of luck to her at world selection camp #2!

gymfan 3 years ago

Chelsea's definitely had a rough go of it, way too many injuries. I love her gymnastics, her form and execution are excellent, she's really a joy to watch. It's been so nice seeing her back competing this year at Classics and Nationals. I really hope she makes the world team, she deserves it. Go Chelsea!

gymnast 3 years ago

video keeps stopping in the middle for me? is anyone else having this problem

_ 3 years ago

Great video! Hope she makes it to Worlds this year :-)

I'm confused though - does she commute from Austin to Coppell (which I found on Google maps to be north of Dallas! )

Casey M 3 years ago

o man i love chelsea davis she is an amazing gymnast and athlete i love how hard she works! and im so happy to see her overcoming her injuries!! i wish this series would never end!! go chelsea! keep working hard!!

C. 3 years ago

Ah i don't want these series to end! Chelsea is amazing. I love the videos.

inks 3 years ago

I never comment on videos, but I wanted to say: every single interview I have seen with this kid I am astonished by her wit, maturity, and eloquence.

Even in this one where she is so much younger, you can already see all those qualities.

I just love her.