Today we’d like to introduce you to Trinity Webb.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Gymnastics-
I started gymnastics in Mommy and Me classes at two years old, which started my journey in the sport I fell in love with. I spent my entire childhood in the gym, 35 hours a week and committed to Clemson on a full athletic scholarship to compete in their first year as a team. I grew up in Smithville, Missouri and graduated high school one semester early in December of 2024 to come straight to Clemson and compete for the team. At 17 years old, I packed up my life and drove 17 hours to start my career as a student-athlete. My journey was anything but easy, but I made it through my first semester of college, having a successful season with gymnastics. This year, I was extremely excited to compete and reach new gymnastics goals but ended up tearing my shoulder labrum all the way through in December, a few weeks before the season started. I got surgery for a 365-degree tear and had six anchors put into my shoulder. This caused me to alter my focus to social media, content creation, my own mental health that had been struggling and volunteer work. I started fostering dogs on the weekend and began growing and healing from past issues I never had time to process. I am now recovering well and plan to compete next year!
Family-
I grew up in a family of six: Mom, Dad, three older sisters, and me, the baby. My home life was never quiet; there was always loud laughing and playing. My oldest sister, Madi, is a fashion influencer in LA. Abigail, the second oldest, is an amazing hairstylist in Washington state and someday wants to own her own salon. Emma, the 3rd, is in college at the University of Arizona and also owns a business called Konekted, where she promotes harm reduction and spreads awareness about drug usage and overdoses. During my junior year of high school, after all of my sisters had left, my parents split and had a rough divorce. This caused my mom, Michelle Webb, to step up her TW Custom Branding business, a growing embroidery shop in Smithville, Missouri. She started this company in our basement when I was 5 years old, and it has now grown to a multi-million dollar woman owned company. My mom has always been my inspiration and best friend. She has supported me through many hard times but is also the first one there to celebrate my successes. She has taught me all about hard work and how to thrive in life.
Me- I am 18 years old and have many passions besides gymnastics. I grew up with gymnastics as my entire life, but after having to put training to a stop due to my shoulder injury, it caused me to focus on myself and my hobbies. I have always loved animals and wanted to do anything I could to help the shelters near me. I volunteered at an animal shelter near me in high school. This year, I started fostering dogs for a weekend or just a day from Paws Animal Shelter in Anderson to help them find homes. I have also been working on growing my social media and getting deals with brands I truly support. I believe that the love and kindness that you put out into the world will find its way back to you. I dream of starting modeling and making it a priority this summer to see where it takes me!
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My college road has not been the easiest due to injuries and early arrival. Coming to college in the middle of my senior year in high school at 17 was hard and scary, but I do not regret it; it has made me who I am! I recently was involved in a car crash with my best friend, going down a 40-foot embankment and hitting a tree at the bottom. This experience was life-changing because it caused me to look at life differently, causing me to be so much more grateful for my people and experiences. A car crash, even a minor one, can jolt you into a new awareness of how fragile and unpredictable life really is.
I have struggled with eating disorders for many years of my life, but I am at a point where I am confident in my healing and recovery. Eating disorders in gymnastics are very common and, sadly, can be overlooked or even encouraged.
Recovery is not a linear journey; there have been setbacks and moments of doubt. However, each step forward, no matter how small, reinforced my commitment to healing. Connecting with others who had similar experiences reminded me that I wasn’t alone and that recovery was possible. Today, while I acknowledge that the path to full recovery is ongoing, I embrace life with a new sense of self-worth and appreciation. I’ve discovered strength I never knew I had and am committed to maintaining my health and happiness!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Focusing on growing a positive platform on social media, to spread kindness!
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
If you’re starting out in gymnastics, my biggest piece of advice is to be patient with yourself and trust the process. Progress doesn’t always look like big leaps, and the little improvements each day add up. I wish I had known earlier how important it is to protect your mindset just as much as your body. Mental blocks, frustration, and fear are normal in this sport, but they don’t define your ability or future. Gymnastics can sometimes feel really individual, but the community around you makes a huge difference. And lastly, remember why you started. Keep that joy close, even when the training gets hard. That love for the sport will carry you through the challenges and make the victories feel even sweeter.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trin.webb/
- LinkedIn: https://linktr.ee/trinwebb
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_FGvr-CY0CTgrPSYcijrw
Image Credits
Susan Lloyd
