Our Coaching Staff and testimonials
What people are saying about Gymini Athletics
—Mother of a level 1 gymnastics class student
—Mother of two level 1 gymnastics class students
—Mother of a Level 1 Boys Gymnastics Class Student
—Mother of a Competitive Team Gymnast
—Mother of a Preschool Playhouse Class Student
We just adore Gymini Athletics. There are small things like the activities for siblings, the comfort in the lobby, and a fun, energetic staff that seem to be doing something they truly love to do. Things like that make a big difference for parents. My daughter really loves her class and I am impressed with the level of concentration, effort, and interest she has in the class. We have tried everything from theater to dance to soccer to find a great fit for her personality and energy level and gymnastics seems to hit the spot perfectly.
—Mother of two level 1 gymnastics class students
It's only been a few weeks, but I can tell you I'm so impressed with your program. The girls absolutely love coming to their class - and seem to really be getting something from it - even makes me want to get them more involved. It's such a great general skill that can be applied to so many other disciplines.
—Mother of a Level 1 Boys Gymnastics Class Student
My son loves the level 1 boys class. It is his favorite night of the week. The instructors are incredibly patient and keep the boys in constant motion so they are never bored. As he improves each skill I see a boost in his confidence level. My son would take this class every night of the week if he could.
—Mother of a Competitive Team Gymnast
The Gymini Competitive Team is a perfect fit for my daughter who will compete as an Optional Level gymnast this year. Not only is she challenged and supported by her coaches--she is also encouraged by her teammates. You really sense a 'team' spirit at Gymini.
—Mother of a Preschool Playhouse Class Student
Gymini has been so good for him and he likes it so much. It's been a wonderful way to develop his strength and coordination as well as boosting his self confidence.
Erin Herndon, a Hendersonville native, began her gymnastics career at age 6 at Charles Harding Gymnastics. She began competitive gymnastics in 1989 and continued for 6 years. Erin began to teach gymnastics during her junior year in high school and continued to teach while attending college at Volunteer State Community College until 2000, when she transferred to MTSU to complete her degree in Marketing. After graduating in December 2001, Erin returned to Hendersonville working as a Program Director, Internal Marketing Director and an Instructor. In 2009, Erin decided it was time for a change and joined with Heather to create Gymini Athletics. As Gymini’s Program/Marketing Director Erin's duties include scheduling, class management & company advertising as well as coaching all levels of classes.
Erin currently sits on the Tennessee State Committee for Women's Gymnastics. This committee sets the rules and policies that govern women's USAG competitive gymnastics in Tennessee. She also teaches 3 year old Sunday school at First Baptist of Hendersonville.
Heather Allen Crouch, a Hendersonville native, first began gymnastics taking classes at age 5 at Walton Ferry Elementary. Heather competed in gymnastics for six years in Tennessee before changing to competitive cheerleading. She began teaching gymnastics during her sophomore year in high school and continued to teach in the summers while attending college at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Heather graduated from Miami in 1998 with a major in Accounting and a minor in Management Information Systems. She continued her education at the University of Tennessee graduating in 1998 with a Masters degree in Accounting. After graduation, Heather then took to the world of public accounting, working as a CPA for 2 years. In August 2001, she opted for a change of pace and began to work full-time in a gymnastics facility as an Office Manager and Instructor. After seven years in that position, Heather decided it was time to take on a new challenge. At Gymini, Heather is responsible for the front office, customer accounts, coaching classes and whatever else needs to be done.
Heather currently sits on the Tennessee State Committee for Women's Gymnastics. This committee sets the rules and policies that govern women's USAG competitive gymnastics in Tennessee. Heather is married with two children.
Cara is a Hendersonville native, a graduate of Station Camp High School and a current student at Volunteer State. Cara had gymnastics as a younger child and then turned her attention to cheerleading. Cara cheered in middle school, high school and on an All Star squad. Cara can be found teaching Gymini Preschool classes, Level 1, 2 and 3 Gymnastics classes, and assisting with Gymini birthday parties, camps and weekend events. She loves to get involved and play games with the kids and has just as much fun as they do!
Katrina grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma and moved to Hendersonville with her family in August of 2008. She was a competitive gymnast with Dynamo Gymnastics (aka home of Shannon Miller) for 6 years. Katrina competed at the local, regional and national level and was also involved in competitive dance. She was a member of the University of Tulsa dance team where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology in 1999. Katrina is excited to return to her passion of teaching gymnastics after spending 8+ years in the executive recruiting field. She enjoys watching the children's faces light up when they learn a new skill, and passing her love of gymnastics on to the next generation. Katrina is married with 3 children, and she is currently brushing up on her tumbling skills so they can't "show up" mom too soon! Katrina can be found working in all aspects of Gymini, teaching Level 1-3 Gymnastics classes, Tumbling classes, Fireflies Pre-team classes, working with our Level 3 competitive team and helping out with Gymini Day Camps.
Becca is a Hendersonville native and student at Beech High School. She was a competitive gymnast for Gymini until 2010 competing up through level 9. Becca started gymnastics at the age of 4 in a pre-school class and was quickly moved into a pre-team class and began competition at the age of 7 competing through her sophomore year of high school qualifying to Regional competitions 3 years in a row. Becca can be found teaching Level 1 and 2 Gymnastics classes, assisting with the Gymini Competitive Team as well as at birthday parties, camps and weekend events. She loves to get involved and play games with the kids and has just as much fun as they do!
Taylor Marie is a Hendersonville native and student at Beech High School. She started gymnastics at the age of 5 in a pre-school class and was quickly moved into a pre-team class and then joined a competitive team. She was a competitive gymnast training with Heather and Erin for many years and was training as a Level 9 gymnast at age 13 before an injury forced an early retirement from gymnastics. Taylor Marie can be found teaching Gymini Preschool students, Level 1 & 2 Gymnastics classes, assisting with the Gymini Pre-Team classes as well as working birthday parties, camps and weekend events. She is amazing with kids, loves to still swing bars from time to time and plans to go into nursing.
Daphne grew up in Indianapolis, IN where she started her gymnastics training that would span 16 years! She competed through Level 7 and then was a member of her High School Varsity gymnastics team for four years. She was a 3 year MVP and a regional floor qualifier. Daphne attended Ball State University obtaining a BS in Exercise Science. She is an ACSM certified Health and Fitness Specialist and an ACSM certified Personal Trainer. Daphne has been a great addition to Gymini's coaching staff and really enjoys working with our young gymnasts at the beginning of their gymnastics training. She current can be found teaching our Level 1 and 2 gymnastics classes. Daphne lives in Goodlettsville with her husband, Cody.
Carie is the main face of Gymini's office! She works each to day to ensure the Gymini customer's needs are met and questions are answered. Carie was in a gym much of her childhood, taking gymnastics for 10 years and then continued to stay involved in the sport coaching preschool gymnastics. She is orginally from Michigan and now calls White House, TN home with her husband and 4 wonderful children. Carie has been a great addition to our Gymini staff and is excited to meet the new families joining our program and is happy to answer your questions if you stop in, call or email.
