We kick off the first episode in our Recruit Reflections series with one of the top recruits in the 2025 class, Mackenzie Estep! Mackenzie trains at Ascend Gymnastics in Washington and is the 2023 Level 10 National Champion on beam, floor, and in the all-around as well as being a 3x Nastia Liukin Cup qualifier! Mackenzie recently committed to the University of Oklahoma on a full athletic scholarship after taking visits to Utah, Florida, and LSU. Today she joins us to chat all about her recruitment and gives tips for future generations of recruits! Kara Eaker statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyoymGvpr-m/?hl=en&img_index=1 Article detailing allegations against Tom Farden: https://www.deseret.com/2023/8/27/23804068/university-utah-gymnastics-abuse-allegations-independent-review-investigation-tom-farden Join the gymnastics Discord: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/rTNmXUsYTU⁠  Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Alex M, Jenna A, ML, Lela M, Kimberly G, Randee B, Sharon B, Catherine B, Martin, Jasmine C, Emily B, Derek H, M, Kerry M, Faith, Cathleen R, Paul M, Becca S, Maria L, Amy C, Faith M, Erica S, Semflam, Blake B, Katie C, Christa, Cookiemaster, Lee B, & Kyle M! You guys rock! If you would like to support our podcast and become a Patreon member, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/allthingsgympod Click here to submit a question to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/wMQowvJnvrmoJa5T6 If you are a current or former athlete concerned about emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and are in need of support visit athletehelpline.org or text/call 1-888-279-1026 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-things-gymnastics/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-things-gymnastics/support