Emilia McCormick believes that for every problem, there’s a solution and one has to be willing to work for it and see the opportunity it brings.
“Without a challenge, there is no room to grow. Every obstacle is a chance to learn, improve, and become stronger both personally and professionally,” said the owner and founder of USA Tiny Tumblers in South Abington.
The business owner oversees all operations from curriculum design and staff training to marketing, partnerships, and community engagement. Her greatest priority is creating a nurturing space where children develop confidence, coordination, and curiosity through movement and play.
As a gymnast growing up, the young woman has worked for United Sports Academy since 2006.
“My experience there gave me a strong foundation in gymnastics instruction, event coordination, leadership, management, and business growth,” she notes. She graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She then combined her college experience with her passion for gymnastics and opened USA Tiny Tumblers.
Her mother, Dima Raynova, is her greatest mentor and role model. “She raised me to believe that nothing is impossible as long as I am willing to put in the work. Her resilience, wisdom, and work ethic have shaped every part of who I am, both personally and professionally,” she notes. Her family is also a big part of her support system and is always there to lend a helping hand.
McCormick believes her success comes from hard work, faith, and heart. “When you truly love and believe in what you do, it’s easier to find success because your passion shows through. I believed deeply in the program I created and the purpose behind it,” she said.
With community involvement always at the heart of everything the young woman does, she and her mother were inspired to co-found Athletes Caring Together, Inc. a program dedicated to providing life-changing opportunities for children and empowering athletes to make a difference through the sports they love.
Since its founding, The organization has donated more than $50,000 in scholarships, distributed nearly 100 pieces of sporting equipment to children in need, and hosted events such as the 2025 Youth Games.
Through USA Tiny Tumblers, the young woman has donated more than $8,000 to the Clarks Summit Borough to help fund new playground equipment so local families have more opportunities for play, connection, and community.
McCormick serves as an influencer with the Scranton Chamber of Commerce and serves the board of directors for Marley’s Mission.
The businesswoman has been recognized in Happenings Magazine as a young innovator and was a finalist for the Scranton Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer of the Year award. She is a contributor to multiple organizational honors, including United Sports Academy’s SAGE Awards “Small Business of the Year.”
McCormick is also a children’s author of Mikey Goes to the Park, with a second book scheduled for release in January. She is the co-owner of the Mayfield Sports Complex, and was the the visionary behind the creation of the USA Ninja Nook.
“My career has been driven by hard work, creativity, and a genuine commitment to helping children grow—not just as athletes, but as individuals,” she concludes.
Emilia McCormick
Age: 36
Home: Clarks Summit
Company: USA Tiny Tumblers, 1200 Abington Executive Park, South Abington Township
Title: Owner / Founder