Kayla Hoffman

Birthdate: 8/13/1988 Program: Women's Artistic Level: Senior Current Residence: Union, NJ Club: Rebound Gymnastics Inc. Head Coach: Diane Farrell

Career Highlights Hoffman is the daughter of Richard and Helen Hoffman. She has a sister Emma, who is also a gymnast. Hoffman would one day like to become a magazine editor. Kayla has signed a letter of intent to compete for the University of Alabama.  Personal Information Hometown: Union, NJ Year you began gymnastics: 1991 Favorite Event: all of them (on most days) How did you get involved in gymnastics: My mom did gymnastics when she was young. She initially put me in classes, but I was the one who really wanted to be on the team. Favorite thing about gymnastics: My favorite thing about gymnastics is hitting a skill perfectly. It's the best feeling! What are your goals for gymnastics?: My goal for gymnastics is to travel the world doing international competitions and to make my country proud. GO USA! Names of parents/guardians: Richard and Helen Names of sibling(s): I have a younger sister Emma. She is a gymnast as well.  Interests Outside the Gym Favorite school subject: English and history Hobbies or favorite activities: surfing, dancing Favorite music: Pop, country Favorite TV show(s): Friends, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars Favorite Food: sushi  National Competition Results 2011 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, Cleveland, Ohio - 1st-Team; 2nd-AA, BB; 4th-VT 2010 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, Gainesville, Fla. - 3rd-Team; 8th-UB(T) 2009 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, Lincoln, Neb. - 2nd-Team 2008 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, Athens, Ga. - 5th-VT; 6th-Team 2006 Visa Championships, St. Paul, Minn. - 10th-BB; 11th-AA 2006 U.S. Classic, Kansas City, Kan. - 2nd-FX; 9th-VT, UB; 10th-AA 2005 Visa Championships, Indianapolis, Ind. - 6th-UB; 8th-AA 2004 U.S. Classic, Rochester, N.Y. - 2003 U.S. Classic, San Antonio, Texas - 2003 U.S. Challenge, San Antonio, Texas - 1st-AA (Jr. Div.)   International Competition Results 2006 World Cup, Moscow, Russia -