""I feel really proud to bring it back to Brooklyn," Hodgkinson told Brooklyn Paper. "Brooklyn's been my home for almost eight years, so it means a lot - not only sharing the victory with myself, but the place I call home now.""
""It's much more ephemeral, creative outlet, other than 'I learned this thing and I learned this other thing.' It's more like painting and dancing than learning a list of tricks.""
""I spent a lot more time working on my routine, showing it to other people to get feedback, filming myself, taking notes and tracking my practice a lot more in depth. I definitely stepped up my approach.""
""I definitely stepped up my approach. Preparation included physical rehearsals and mental focus. Hodgkinson carefully created a playlist to get in the zone, practiced meditation techniques to manage nerves.""
Don Hodgkinson has recently won first place in the U.S. National Yo-Yo Contest's 3A division, bringing the title home to Brooklyn. He has been competing professionally for 13 years and sees yo-yoing as a blend of art and athleticism. His championship routine was meticulously crafted, incorporating feedback from others and disciplined tracking of practice. The absence of long-time champion Alex Hattori allowed a unique opportunity for Hodgkinson. His preparation included physical rehearsals, a tailored playlist, meditation techniques, and advice from his musician mother.
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