Aimee Boorman Reflects on Coaching Simone Biles' Rise

Simone Biles credits much of her early and sustained gymnastics success to the guidance of her longtime coach, Aimee Boorman, whose encouragement and carefully timed training approach helped Biles balance enjoyment with ambition and avoid early burnout. Boorman, who began coaching Biles at age 7, strategically delayed intensive training until Biles was older, a move both now recognize as crucial to her later dominance, including four gold medals at her debut Olympics and a total of eleven Olympic medals. Biles recently won the 2025 Laureus Sportswoman of the Year Award, following her triumphant performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she earned three golds and a silver. Meanwhile, rising U.S. gymnast Jayla Hang is rebounding from previous setbacks, demonstrating resilience and mental growth as she achieves international podium finishes and credits her coach for fostering a process-focused mindset. These stories highlight the pivotal role of coaching philosophies in shaping the mental and athletic trajectories of elite gymnasts. Boorman details her experiences and insights from coaching Biles in her book, 'The Balance: My Years Coaching Simone Biles.'