Ainsley Kashatus '25 Recruiting Profile

I am a year-round two sport athlete, competing in both USA  J.O. diving and J.O. gymnastics (training level 9), and I plan to focus on diving in college. In 2021, I began training in diving year round with Tim Fisher at Alexandria Dive Club, competing my first USA Dive Meet in April 2022. Coach Tim now runs the Metro Area Dive Club (formerly Montgomery Dive Club), and I continue to train with Tim as part of Metro Area Dive Club. I am very excited to devote this summer (summer 2023) to increasing my DD. I really love to compete, whether summer dive, high school, or USA Diving. 

Although I intend to pursue diving in college, I am also continuing to train as a gymnast, as I am determined to become a level 10 before I hang up my grips. My favorite events are floor and vault, and I love translating my tumbling to diving. I’m currently working a back and front double full on floor, and I’m looking to upgrade my twisting in diving to match my floor at the gym (but diving it in!). 

In addition to diving and gymnastics, I am an avid skier and hiker, having completed my first 14er two years ago. I am very excited to continue my diving journey in college.