Newcomer Ashley Szafranski comes to the Gym Devils from Orefield, Pa. She is a three-time JO National qualifier (2013-2015) and she was the 2016 International Gymnix Canada Competition beam champion. Her older sister Kaitlyn is a gymnast at LSU.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Beyonce
One word to describe your feeling when you put on your ASU uniform for the first time.
Pride
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
Bill and Donna Strauss
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
1984 Olympics Women's Gymnastics
What did you like best about your hometown?
My family
What is the last book you read?
Frankenstein
Which past Sun Devil (any sport) do you wish you could have watched play?
Pat Tillman
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
Any country song!
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"The most wasted of all days, are the ones without laughter!"
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
Silver Linings Playbook and The Blind Side
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
Never give up and always make the most of every situation!
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My parents and sister
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
Fly
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Outgoing, emotional, loving
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Cleaning dishes
What is your best childhood memory?
Spending holidays with my family
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Friday Night Lights! I've watched it four times all the way through! It is inspirational and keeps you on your toes!
What is your favorite road trip destination?
Outer Banks, NC
What is one place you really want to visit?
Europe
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
Life Adventures with Ashley
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Bradley Cooper
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
My family calls me "Bug."
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Courtney Kupets
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport?
My parents
What is your favorite gymnastics moment?
Hitting my bars and beam routines at JO Nationals!
Competition where you learned the most from.
2014 Level 10 JO Nationals
What is the hardest thing about gymnastics?
Staying injury free
What is your favorite event to compete?
Bars
What is the most exciting competition you have ever been apart of?
Every Parkette Invitational!
What is the hardest injury you have ever overcome?
Second elbow surgery in 2014
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil?
The amount of support and feeling of being part of the Sun Devil family everywhere you go
Do you have any goals for this season?
To contribute to my team as much as possible and qualify to Nationals as a team!
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Beyonce
One word to describe your feeling when you put on your ASU uniform for the first time.
Pride
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
Bill and Donna Strauss
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
1984 Olympics Women's Gymnastics
What did you like best about your hometown?
My family
What is the last book you read?
Frankenstein
Which past Sun Devil (any sport) do you wish you could have watched play?
Pat Tillman
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
Any country song!
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"The most wasted of all days, are the ones without laughter!"
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
Silver Linings Playbook and The Blind Side
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
Never give up and always make the most of every situation!
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My parents and sister
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
Fly
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Outgoing, emotional, loving
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Cleaning dishes
What is your best childhood memory?
Spending holidays with my family
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Friday Night Lights! I've watched it four times all the way through! It is inspirational and keeps you on your toes!
What is your favorite road trip destination?
Outer Banks, NC
What is one place you really want to visit?
Europe
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
Life Adventures with Ashley
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Bradley Cooper
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
My family calls me "Bug."
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Courtney Kupets
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport?
My parents
What is your favorite gymnastics moment?
Hitting my bars and beam routines at JO Nationals!
Competition where you learned the most from.
2014 Level 10 JO Nationals
What is the hardest thing about gymnastics?
Staying injury free
What is your favorite event to compete?
Bars
What is the most exciting competition you have ever been apart of?
Every Parkette Invitational!
What is the hardest injury you have ever overcome?
Second elbow surgery in 2014
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil?
The amount of support and feeling of being part of the Sun Devil family everywhere you go
Do you have any goals for this season?
To contribute to my team as much as possible and qualify to Nationals as a team!