Local newcomer Jessica Ginn comes to Tempe from Chandler, Ariz. and Desert Lights Gymnastics where she trained under former Sun Devil head coach John Spini. She was the Arizona state vault champion every year from 2009-2014. Ginn was also a two-time JO National qualifier.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Jesus Christ so that he could answer all of my spiritual questions
One word to describe your feeling when you put on your ASU uniform for the first time.
Superior
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
1996 Olympics when Kerri Strug won vault with an injured ankle.
What did you like best about your hometown?
The closest thing to a natural disaster in Chandler, Arizona is a haboob
What is the last book you read?
The Tenth Circle
Which past Sun Devil (any sport) do you wish you could have watched play?
Kari Ward because she was my club gymnastics coach and was also on the ASU gymnastics team
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
Oui – Jeremih
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny." – Lao Tzu
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
We're the Millers
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
Hard work brings success
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
American Ninja Warrior
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My parents
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
Surf
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Persistent, joking, athletic
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Laundry
What is your best childhood memory?
Having no homework
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Impractical Jokers because it always makes me laugh
Which TV show character do you relate to the most?
Not sure
What is your favorite road trip destination?
The beach
What is one place you really want to visit?
Australia
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
Only Jess
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
I would meet myself 6 years ago- that would be pretty interesting
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I fear throw up.
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Shawn Johnson
What is your favorite gymnastics moment?
Qualifying to JO Nationals my freshman year/ first year of level 10
Competition where you learned the most from.
JO nationals my senior year- I learned that if you just go out there with a focused mind and enjoy what you are doing then you will most likely do your best.
What is the hardest thing about gymnastics?
Avoiding injuries
What is your favorite event to compete?
Floor
What is the most exciting competition you have ever been apart of?
The year my team and I won state.
What is the hardest injury you have ever overcome?
When I broke the 5th metacarpal in my left hand
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil?
everything
Do you have any goals for this season?
Be a major asset to the team and help ASU dominate this season
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Jesus Christ so that he could answer all of my spiritual questions
One word to describe your feeling when you put on your ASU uniform for the first time.
Superior
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
1996 Olympics when Kerri Strug won vault with an injured ankle.
What did you like best about your hometown?
The closest thing to a natural disaster in Chandler, Arizona is a haboob
What is the last book you read?
The Tenth Circle
Which past Sun Devil (any sport) do you wish you could have watched play?
Kari Ward because she was my club gymnastics coach and was also on the ASU gymnastics team
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
Oui – Jeremih
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny." – Lao Tzu
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
We're the Millers
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
Hard work brings success
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
American Ninja Warrior
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My parents
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
Surf
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Persistent, joking, athletic
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Laundry
What is your best childhood memory?
Having no homework
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Impractical Jokers because it always makes me laugh
Which TV show character do you relate to the most?
Not sure
What is your favorite road trip destination?
The beach
What is one place you really want to visit?
Australia
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
Only Jess
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
I would meet myself 6 years ago- that would be pretty interesting
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I fear throw up.
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Shawn Johnson
What is your favorite gymnastics moment?
Qualifying to JO Nationals my freshman year/ first year of level 10
Competition where you learned the most from.
JO nationals my senior year- I learned that if you just go out there with a focused mind and enjoy what you are doing then you will most likely do your best.
What is the hardest thing about gymnastics?
Avoiding injuries
What is your favorite event to compete?
Floor
What is the most exciting competition you have ever been apart of?
The year my team and I won state.
What is the hardest injury you have ever overcome?
When I broke the 5th metacarpal in my left hand
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil?
everything
Do you have any goals for this season?
Be a major asset to the team and help ASU dominate this season