“It’s one of the most beautiful things there, right?” was Pete Schulte’s response when asked to describe gymnastics on a YouTube video from Feb 26. Well, cannot say that we disagree. The twists and flips that make gravity look optional invoke a sense of unprecedented beauty. But for the former MSU wrestler, an appreciation for the sport is undoubtedly because of his daughter, a senior gymnast at MSU. Talk about legacy!

How do you describe Skyla Schulte’s gymnastics? Flamboyant, aggressive yet graceful, powerful, dominating, and confident. When she takes the mat, her assured personality reflects in each routine, with each element performed. The energy and confidence are almost infectious. Watching his daughter being just amazing and spectacular is among the greatest moments for a father. Pete lives those moments every week, thanks to Skyla.

Pete Schulte is a proud dad, all thanks to Skyla Schulte!

Big Ten Network released a YouTube feature named ‘Spotlighting Skyla Schulte | Michigan State University | On The Beam’ on its channel on February 26. It’s a short video about how Skyla became a Spartan and how proud she has made everyone. Her father is the proudest of them all. And it’s not because she is the first all-around Champion in a Big Ten Championship for the Spartans.

He just wanted his little girl to enjoy being a gymnast: “For big meets, I used to write little notes to her, and then senior year I just said – Hey champ, just have fun, go out there and do it.” But as a father, to see, Skyla become a professional and get the job done to help her team win is priceless. Those moments are the ones that make a parent go – That’s my daughter.

Only superlatives for his daughter from Pete, “Just awesome, nerves of steel, she stuck everything. The team,” the father could not hold back his tears of pride and joy, “You are bringing tears to my eyes.”

It was one of the greatest accomplishments Skyla has achieved in life!

Why wouldn’t he?

This remains a guy who was championing slogans and chants while her daughter performed. She made him the biggest Spartan fan. His infectious support permeated through the Michigan base. He got them chanting together, cheering those girls on. It all came together for Skyla and a father who wanted to ensure his daughter had all the support and energy she needed.

Eventually, it even helped Michigan State to win its first-ever Big Ten Conference Championship. Skyla has been one of the best performers for Michigan State. Even though her 2024 season was special, take nothing away from her other seasons with the Spartans.

Michigan State Gymnastics brought in a star in 2022

Michigan State was ranked #56 in 2021. Enter Skyla Schulte of Plainfield East High School. She had been a prominent talent even before taking the stage at Michigan. So, expectations may have been there. Being Pete Schulte’s daughter meant she would be an athletic unit. Since 2022, the Spartans have skyrocketed into the stratosphere – ranking #9, #11, and #14. Even in the 2025 season, they are 7th on the table right now.

And what about Skyla? She was obviously the 2024 all-around champion in the Big Ten Conference Championship with 39.600. But she also shared the Floor title with a score of 9.950. That 2024 season helped her win the prestigious George Alderton Female Athlete of the Year.

More examples to convince you how she has been a top gymnast at the Michigan State Gymnastics program since 2022? Her all-around career-high score came in 2022, with 39.675. Her Vault career high was in 2023 with 9.925. The same goes for Bars – 9.950 in 2023. Finally, 2024 saw her best the Beam score with 9.950 while she also peaked in her Floor routine with 9.975 in 2024.

But this only showcases her consistent level of performance spread over 3 seasons. Skyla Schulte, you are a star!