Zoe Skoda
Nickname: Zo / Miss Zoe
What would be the theme song of your life?
Walking on Sunshine by Katrina & the waves
What has been your favorite memory this year?
When Shooting Stars took out Grand Champions at the 2023 CheerCon Nationals. It was a super proud moment.
What is the craziest/most daring thing you’ve ever done?
Opened a Cheer Gym with my bestie! AND going back to study at university. It's been wild studying!
What talents do you possess that not a lot of people know?
I make an awesome cob loaf – which kind of makes me a goddess in my circle
How would your friends describe you?
Empathetic, kind, strong-willed and sometimes very stubborn
What is your favourite quote?
Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside awakens. Carl Jung
If you could travel to one of the planets, which planet would you go to?
Saturn because it is the only planet to have rings, which makes it different.. I respect different, I like it.
What would you rather do – perform in a circus or in an aquatic dance group?
Aquatic dance group because I feel so free in the water.
What would you like to do before your next birthday?
Master mindfulness, it’s a challenge I’ve set myself.
What food do you dislike the most and why?
I don’t like brussell sprouts
What is the first thing people notice about you?
My ability to adapt to any situation and give anything a go, then they notice my humour.
Who is your hero and why?
My Mum, she has overcome adversity to experience so much success and make a difference in the world of mental health. I am constantly impressed by her ability to learn and grow all while having such a positive impact on those around her. I’m super proud to be her daughter.
If you were a drink, what would you be?
Coffee, because I make people feel good and energised lol
What is one thing you’d like to cross off your bucketlist this year?
Get back to Melbourne to see my family.
What kind of a dessert would you be?
Cookies and Cream Icecream, because I’m all Vanilla with bite size surprises haha
Whats your favourite cheer/dance move?
I love a good tick tock (heel stretch to heel stretch) I appreciate how controlled the flyers have to be and how precise the bases need to be.
What is your most treasured possession?
My Family. Material things will come and go, but my family are my greatest gift. However I really enjoy handbags and sneakers.
If you could have a magical power, what power would you choose?
The ability to heal others.
What is your favourite movie?
Deadpool, Step Brothers, Grinch, The Notebook
What do you love the most about Cosmic Empire Allstars?
I love what we have created and how we get to share the world with so many incredible people. I feel so privileged to have a small part in so many athlete’s lives and watching them experience success makes me so fulfilled.