Maddi Leydin
Current role: Sports Provisional Psychologist, completing a Masters of Clinical Psychology
What sport did you hold a scholarship for at VIS: Gymnastics
Time as VIS athlete: 2011-2016
Tell us about your life after your time at the VIS?
After finishing with the VIS I went on to do college gymnastics at the University of Arizona for four years where I completed my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology.
In 2020, I returned back to Australia and began working at Lululemon and pursing further study to become a psychologist.
In 2021, I completed my Honours in psychology, volunteered at a number of psychology related organisations to gain experience in the field before beginning my Masters of Clinical Psychology in 2023.
What is your proudest sporting achievement?
My proudest sporting achievement was winning the Senior National Championship in my first year as a senior in 2013.
I also greatly cherish my time competing for the University of Arizona, getting to be part of a team and being really excited and joyful on the competition floor was so much fun.
Another proud moment was during my senior year at Arizona when I got a 10 from one judge and was was named in the All PAC-12 Vault First Team for the year after a number of consistent vaults throughout the season.
What is your proudest moment outside of sport?
I think my proudest moment of my life to date was getting accepted into the Clinical Psychology Master's program, but I prefer to enjoy the day to day little things and spend time with the people I love and I'm grateful I get to do that everyday.
What is the most valuable lesson you learnt during your time at the VIS?
I really enjoyed connecting with other athletes from different sports during my time at the VIS.
