Texas Dreams Gymnastics Explained

Team:	Texas Dreams Gymnastics
City:	Coppell, TX
Owner:	Kim Zmeskal
Members:	Bailie Key, Peyton Ernst, Veronica Hults, Kennedy Baker, Ragan Smith, Deanne Soza, Chelsea Davis, Emma Malabuyo, Sydney Barros

Texas Dreams Gymnastics is a gymnastics training facility located in Coppell, Texas. It is owned by 1991 world champion and 1992 Olympics bronze medalist Kim Zmeskal.

History

Texas Dreams opened on November 26, 2001, and has produced champions at the state, regional, national and international levels.

Abuse allegations

Multiple former Texas Dreams athletes, including Kennedy Baker, have shared stories of abuse that they received while at the facility.^[1] ^[2]

Notable Texas Dreams gymnasts

Among Texas Dreams' most successful athletes are:

Ragan Smith

Emma Malabuyo

2020 Olympic team alternate
National Team member (2016–19, 2021)
2017 U.S. Classic Junior Champion
UCLA Bruins (2021–24)

Sydney Barros

2019 Junior World Championships bronze medalist
National Team member (2018–2021)
UCLA Bruins (2024-2027)

Bailie Key

National Team member (2011–15)
2013 Junior National Champion
2015 World Championships alternate
University of Alabama (2018–19; medically retired)

Kennedy Baker

National Team member (2010–13)
2012 Olympic Trials competitor
Florida Gators (2015–18)

Peyton Ernst

National Team member (2012–14)
2013 Tokyo World Cup silver medalist
University of Florida (2015–16) & University of Alabama (2017–19)

Tiffany Tolnay

Level 10 competitor
University of Georgia

Lloimincia Hall

J.O. Nationals qualifier
Louisiana State University
2013 SEC floor champion

Chelsea Davis

Veronica Hults

National Team member (2013)

Notes and References

Web site: Texas Dreams and the Problem With 'Good' Gyms . Hopkins . Lauren . August 13, 2020 . thegymter.net . July 17, 2024.
Web site: Texas Dreams: The Questions That Were Never Asked . Davis . Mike . August 8, 2020 . themedalcount.com . July 17, 2024.