Lars Jensen, an international skater from Denmark, has been Gewalt’s coach for more than a decade. She also works with choreographer Rohene Ward and spin coach Amber Gil.
“I am very excited and proud to take Brooke to her first Nationals,” Jensen said. “She and her family truly deserve it. She is a bit of a perfectionist. She has a very kind heart.”
Gewalt finished eighth in the sectional last year, which was a solid move forward, then moved up three more spots this year and will now skate in her first national competition.
“There was a last-minute withdrawal, it happens all the time,” Ellen Gewalt said. “That’s where the first alternate gets called up. She got the call the week before the event. Kind of crazy.
“Being a figure skater brings many challenges, not only physically, but mentally, as well. Brooke faces those challenges with a true-grit mindset. Her dedication, drive and commitment to her sport started early on and has only grown throughout the years.”
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“I’m looking to really just have fun and use it as a new experience and take it all in,” Gewalt said. “I also want to take this year as a good experience and to work harder to make it again next year.”
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. But I am glad skaters are withdrawing early enough to give replacements adequate notice.
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