Jakob Saldana
Birthdate: 10/15/2009
Program: Trampoline & Tumbling
Level: Junior
Current Residence: Lubbock, TX
Club: Air Extreme
Head Coach: Brad Davis
Other Coaches: Byron Smith, Sharon Snead, Amanda Davis
Personal Information
Nickname: JFinn
Birthplace: Lubbock, TX
Hometown: Lubbock, TX
Name of High School: Coronado High School
High School Graduation Year: 2028
Year you began gymnastics: 2013
Favorite Event: Tumbling
How did you get involved in gymnastics: My mother started taking me to a local T&T gym, Ready Set Go, where I started out at the recreational level.
What are your goals for gymnastics?: I would love to continue learning new skills on the floor and eventually to compete internationally. I'd love to make it to the Senior Elite level in Tumbling eventually.
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: René and Tina Saldaña
Names of sibling(s): Lukas, Mikah, and Kalyn
Family members in sports: Mikah plays indoor soccer
Interests Outside the Gym
Hobbies or favorite activities: I play the viola for my school orchestra and the violin for my school mariachi. I also enjoy reading.
Favorite music: 80s and 90s rock and pop.
Favorite book(s): The Hunger Games series
Charity Involvement: I help at the local community youth theater, more recently learning to run the sound board.
National Competition Results
International Competition Results