Full Out

That kid right there? That's me, Ariana Berlin.

Gymnastics is my life. I've been doing it since I was three years old and

I've never looked back.

That's my best friend Isla. She and I used to choreograph

our future Olympic routines in our hallways.

What? Normal kids don't do that?

My coaches always said that sometimes you have to fall before you can fly.

I fell a lot. I trained a lot.

And right now I'm in the middle of the most important level ten meet of my life.

Going too fast? Let me step back.

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you to UCLA for hosting this year's

level ten regional meet. The opening heat will begin in

fifteen minutes.

Good job.

We've got this.

No kidding. We're toast.

Just breathe.

It's just, if I don't place...

If you don't place you can just ask to borrow one of his Olympic medals.

What does he have, like three?

Four, actually.

See, you'll be getting off easy. Now if I don't qualify,

my parents will pep-talk me to death.

Oh I'm sure it's tough living with all their love and support.

Forget about your Dad. Today is about you.

Nervous?

Nervous I might kick you into the foam pit if you ask me that again.

Here, I got you something for good luck.

Aw. Did you splurge at the prize machine in the lobby?

Yeah, a whole dollar.

I love it.

You've got this.

Hey, Ladies, quit joking around

The stakes are even higher than what we thought today.

Why?

If you ever want to go to UCLA,

the woman who holds the keys to your future is standing right over there.

That's Valerie Kondos-Field, head coach of the

six-time Champion UCLA Gymnastics Team.

Up next on the uneven bars, Isla Steponchev from Elite Gymnastics.

That was amazing.

Thanks.

And Isla scores a 9.85.

You were fantastic.

It was okay. Wasn't perfect. You'd only be satisfied with

twenty out of ten.

Up next Ariana Berlin.

Which is what I'm about to get.

Up next Ariana Berlin from Elite Gymnastics in San Diego.

Hold, extend, twist, focus on the catch.

Flip, toes up, dismount, stick.

Who's that on the bars?

Ariana Berlin from San Diego.

Yes!

Ariana scores a 9.95 on the bars.

Sweetheart! You put on quite the show

for the college coaches.

You think they noticed me?

Noticed you? Are you kidding me? Our phone's gonna be ringing

off the hook tomorrow.

Oh we'll know in a few days. They said they'd have the final results by Friday.

Hey Ariana. Wow, you nailed it out there.

Thanks, you did great, too.

You're totally going to qualify for sure.

The way you stuck that landing on bars. Wow.

I was jealous.

Don't be. This is just a Level 10 meet. There's still a long way to go.

Could you imagine what it would be like to make the Olympics?

It would be so unbelievable, but I doubt it's something I'll ever get to experience.

Me neither. I wish I could go.

Come on, you gotta be more positive.

You never know what life is going to throw at you, right?

Yeah. Yeah.

Okay, remember this trip? That girl who peed her pants on

the bus ride home?

What? We were six and I had way too much water.

Okay.

I'm so glad your Dad let you come over.

How was he about your score?

He said it was acceptable. But, of course if I don't

qualify for the Olympic team he'll downgrade it to

"deplorable" or something.

Well don't worry, you'll qualify because you are the best in the country.

It would be a dream come true.

Yeah, for me it's the Olympics and then UCLA.

I haven't even started thinking about college.

Well UCLA has an amazing gymnastics team.

Well you came over to study so let's get to it.

Nooo

So you're lost in thought, what's going on?

Nothing.

Uh-huh. Can you be more specific?

Pierce said one of the coaches from the UCLA team

was at qualifiers.

Yeah, well honey, you throw a rock in that stadium you're

pretty much gonna hit a college coach.

Well don't throw any at UCLA 'cause I want to get in there.

I know you do. One thing at a time.

Let's just focus on the shopping today.

What if I don't qualify for the Olympics?

Would you be upset?

Are you kidding me?

Your father and I are so proud of you. Olympics or -

Mom, watch out!

Hey! Hey! Are you okay?

Are you okay?

I don't think she's breathing. Go call an ambulance.

Try and stay awake for me, okay?

Can you tell me your name, honey?

Tell me what happened. Do you know what date it is?

No, she's gone again.

Ar, honey. It's okay, I'm here.

I love you so much.

Where?

You're in the hospital. You had an accident.

But-

Don't try to talk, okay? I'm gonna go get the doctor.

Where's mom?

She's just down the hall in another room.

I, I need to see her.

No, you need to, you need to lie down, okay?

You've been in a coma, honey. I'm gonna tell the doctor you're awake.

Both lungs punctured, broken collar bone, two broken ribs,

slight fracture of the right wrist, injured pancreas, one

femur snapped, the other fractured. Well the good news is

she only suffered minor head trauma, no major concussion.

Neck and spine are in fairly good shape considering the accident.

I would say under the circumstances, your daughter is a very lucky girl.

I don't feel very lucky.

The fact that you feel anything at all is enormous.

We could have lost you, young lady.

Sweetheart, I'm so happy to see you awake.

When can I get up?

We're looking at nine to ten weeks for the bone to heal, then

physical therapy for a few months. Luckily you're an

athlete so I think the body is going to respond quickly.

So I lose four, maybe five months, and then I can get back

to training, right?

Truth is, gymnastics is pretty much off the table.

Honey, I'm so sorry.

You don't know what you're talking about! I want another

doctor! This is ridiculous.

Calm down, honey.

I, I can't sit in bed all day. I have to train.

I'll see you outside.

I need to go to the Olympics.

It's ok.

Want a gum?

Nope, I'm good mom. Thanks for asking.

No problem, anytime.

Oh...

What?

Nothing.

You know, Isla had a great floor routine

and a perfect vault, but she did take that step after the dismount from her bars.

And, that's the difference between Gold and Silver.

Yup.

Somebody's in a mood.

I'm not in a "mood".

You know, you've had your pictures on the paper, too.

Yes, I know, Mom. I especially liked the one of me

unconscious in the hospital.

You know, you were a lot more pleasant

when you were unconscious.

Touché.

Ariana? Hey, I'll take you in. My name's Michelle and I'll

be-okay. Uh, are you coming?

No, no, no. She's all yours.

Where's Brittany?

She's not here today. I'll be putting you through the paces.

Aren't you a little young to be a physical therapist?

I'm a physical therapy resident, which means I'm in

training to become a P.T.

I was in training once. Lot of good it did me.

Well let's see if we can get you back on track.

You know, you could still compete. I mean maybe not soon,

but if you want something you have to fight hard for it.

And what if something I really want is

no longer attainable?

Look, sometimes when the front door gets slammed

in your face, you have to go through the back door.

What if there is no back door?

Then go through a window. There's always a way in.

Ready?

I just need you to just trust me, okay? One, two, three, up.

Okay, put your weight onto me. Okay, take a step.

Slowly..

Are you okay? And then you're going to lean forward onto the...

mat with your arms and then push up. - Yup

Oh my gosh, wow. How'd that feel, good?

Yeah.

Asthma.