Sophomore Heather Udowitch hails from Allen, Texas and is an all-around competitor for the Gym Devils. Last season she posted career highs of 9.800 on beam and floor, as well as a career high 38.500 all-around score against Penn State.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Serena Williams because of the obstacles she had to overcome to become the best women's tennis player in the world.
One word to describe your feeling when you put on your ASU uniform for the first time.
Blessed.
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
John Wooden.
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals (Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz).
What did you like best about your hometown?
I loved the shopping and the people in Dallas, Texas.
What is the last book you read?
How to Be Like Mike: Life Lessons about Basketball's Best
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?
Currently my favorite song is That's My Girl and my favorite artist is Rihanna.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"You have to expect great things of yourself before you can do them."-Michael Jordan
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
Legally Blonde
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
To always believe in myself, and not listen to negative opinions around be.
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
Cupcake Wars
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My club coaches from Metroplex Gymnastics, Marnie Brys-Futch and Gina Quinlan Logan.
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
Fly an airplane.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Dedicated, fierce, and intelligent.
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
The dishes
What is your best childhood memory?
JO Nationals in 2015.
What's your favorite TV show and why?
My favorite TV show is Grey's Anatomy because I like all of the different personalities the characters portray.
Which TV show character do you relate to the most?
Hanna from Pretty Little Liars
What is your favorite road trip destination?
San Diego, California
What is one place you really want to visit?
Mykonos, Greece
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
Finding My Bliss
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
My grandmother, Evelyn Udowitch.
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I was a National Champion Cheerleader.
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Michael Jordan
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport?
Nastia Liukin
What is your favorite gymnastics moment?
Competing floor at Senior Night last season.
Competition where you learned the most from.
My first competition as a Sun Devil last season.
What is the hardest thing about gymnastics?
Staying mentally strong.
What is your favorite event to compete?
Floor
What is the most exciting competition you have ever been apart of?
Our Senior Night from last season.
What is the hardest injury you have ever overcome?
My elbow injury in 2012 that required two surgeries.
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil?
The opportunity to compete and represent Arizona State at the biggest stage.
Do you have any goals for this season?
My goals for this season include coming back stronger from my shoulder surgery and contributing to the team as much as possible.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Serena Williams because of the obstacles she had to overcome to become the best women's tennis player in the world.
One word to describe your feeling when you put on your ASU uniform for the first time.
Blessed.
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
John Wooden.
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals (Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz).
What did you like best about your hometown?
I loved the shopping and the people in Dallas, Texas.
What is the last book you read?
How to Be Like Mike: Life Lessons about Basketball's Best
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?
Currently my favorite song is That's My Girl and my favorite artist is Rihanna.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"You have to expect great things of yourself before you can do them."-Michael Jordan
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
Legally Blonde
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
To always believe in myself, and not listen to negative opinions around be.
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
Cupcake Wars
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My club coaches from Metroplex Gymnastics, Marnie Brys-Futch and Gina Quinlan Logan.
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
Fly an airplane.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Dedicated, fierce, and intelligent.
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
The dishes
What is your best childhood memory?
JO Nationals in 2015.
What's your favorite TV show and why?
My favorite TV show is Grey's Anatomy because I like all of the different personalities the characters portray.
Which TV show character do you relate to the most?
Hanna from Pretty Little Liars
What is your favorite road trip destination?
San Diego, California
What is one place you really want to visit?
Mykonos, Greece
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
Finding My Bliss
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
My grandmother, Evelyn Udowitch.
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I was a National Champion Cheerleader.
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Michael Jordan
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport?
Nastia Liukin
What is your favorite gymnastics moment?
Competing floor at Senior Night last season.
Competition where you learned the most from.
My first competition as a Sun Devil last season.
What is the hardest thing about gymnastics?
Staying mentally strong.
What is your favorite event to compete?
Floor
What is the most exciting competition you have ever been apart of?
Our Senior Night from last season.
What is the hardest injury you have ever overcome?
My elbow injury in 2012 that required two surgeries.
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil?
The opportunity to compete and represent Arizona State at the biggest stage.
Do you have any goals for this season?
My goals for this season include coming back stronger from my shoulder surgery and contributing to the team as much as possible.