This past weekend, ASI Gymnastics team athletes competed in four different meets. ASI Cypress hosted Welcome to the Jungle Meet, which consisted of TAAF gymnasts levels 1-8 and excel. At the March Madness Invitational, hosted by ASl Arlington, level 3 and 4 boys teams competed strongly. Level 3-5 gymnast competed at the TAAF Wild About Gymnastics Meet; athletes from ASI Allen, Arlington, Keller, Mesquite and Plano West represented. The ASI Lake Highland’s Acro Team competed at the USAG Spring Fling Meet, where all the athletes scored their personal best.
Congratulations to all gymnasts who competed this past weekend. ASI is honored to have such amazing team athletes that show dedication and confidence in all that they do. ASI would like to wish all the athletes good luck on the remainder of their season!
Coach Victoria has been coaching at ASI for two years. Before she came to ASI, she was a Tae Kwon Do instructor for four years and also volunteered with a special needs softball team. Victoria does it all at ASI – she coaches Girls and Boys Gymnastics, Power Tumbling, Gymmie Kids and Fun Products!
She currently attends Allen High School and is going to LSU in the fall. To stay fit, she does Zumba and yoga. She also still does Tae Kwon Do and got her black belt when she was eight years old. When she was younger, she took tumbling and gymnastics classes at ASI!
Her favorite event to coach is rings. She describes her coaching style as patient, silly, and happy. She says gymnastics is great for kids because “it teaches perseverance, courage, and builds not only physical strength but mental strength as well.”
She loves coaching at ASI because “I love the relationships I have with the kids that I have coached for a long time now, as well as getting to know and learn from every child that I meet. Whenever one of my kids gets a new skill and is proud of themselves, it’s the best feeling. Also, I love my co-workers, I even met my best friend Coach Nicole here!” She initially heard about ASI back when she started class with Coach Cris when she was 9. She says, “I guess I loved it so much I never left.” To sum up coaching at ASI in 3 words, Coach Victoria said it is “fulfilling, inspiring, and rewarding.”
Arlington
Coach Dabrana (Dee Dee) has been a coach at ASI for almost five years now. She coaches Tiny Tots, Kidz Gym, girls classes, and girls team. This is her first year doing Girls Level 1 Team, and she loves it. Dabrana started in gymnastics here at ASI as a student herself. She attended the Cedar Hill and Plano West location. She also did cheerleading from 6th-12th grade. She currently attends TCC and is studying to be a sign language interpreter. She began her career of working with children by babysitting kids from her church.
Coaching at ASI has been a thrill for her, and one of the greatest thing about working here is that she loves to come to work. From the relationship with coworkers to the amazing relationship with parents and students, have all made it worth her while. ASI Arlington is more than thrilled to have her be apart of our team!
Firewheel
Coach Haley has been with ASI Firewheel for about two years. She currently coaches Girls Bronze and Kidz Gym Level 1 and 2. Coach Haley also works with our Gymnastics After School program. She believes gymnastics is a great way for kids to learn how to be social. “It is hard for some kids to make friends, but in a small setting it is nice to see kids click.”
What Haley loves most about coaching at ASI is being able to build relationships with her students. “When you have a bond with your kids, it’s comforting for them to know they can trust you.”Coach Haley is currently attending Richland College and is currently taking tumbling classes to prepare her for university cheer tryouts. She has always strived to stay active, while in high school she participated in quite a few sports.
Thank you, Coach Haley, for always bringing your A-game! Firewheel is lucky to have you.
Keller
Coach Kyle is one of our most popular and in-demand coaches here in Keller. ASI was his first job eight years ago, and we are so glad he has stayed with it because he has excelled and all of his students love him as their coach. Kyle graduated from Northwest High School and attended Tarrant County Community College. Kyle’s athletic background consisted of cross country, track, soccer, and diving when he was younger, and in high school, he competed in gymnastics and diving. He currently stays fit while playing with his adorable dog, Maple.
Kyle coaches Kidz Gym, girls, boys, and power tumbling classes. His favorite event to coach is tumbling. Coach Kyle also leads birthday parties and supervises open gym, parents’ night out, gymnastics after school and camp. Kyle’s coaching style is funny, energetic and encouraging. Kyle believes that gymnastics is great for kids because “it’s a full body workout that teaches great coordination along with a good work ethic.” He loves coaching at ASI because he loves “seeing kids improve and grow as people along with getting the skills they worked so hard to get.”
Kyle is always willing to help his co-workers learn and become better coaches, and his willingness to lend a hand when needed makes him one of our favorites here in Keller!
Lake Highlands
Coach Jasilyn has been with ASI Lake Highlands for three years. She is a great asset to the team, always willing to lend a helping hand. She went to high school in Garland and participated in basketball, volleyball, and ran track. Coach Jasilyn teaches Tiny Tots, Kidz Gym, all levels of girls classes and helps to assist in team levels two and three. Her favorite event to coach is most definitely bars. Her coaching style is fun, firm and consistent. Jasilyn believes that gymnastics is good for kids because “it helps makes them develop strength, coordination, self-esteem and social skills.”
The things she loves most about being a coach is watching all the kids progress through their skills. Coach Jasilyn is highly requested by parents, and the kids love having her as a coach. Jasilyn sums up coaching at ASI in five great words: fun, exciting, rewarding, exhilarating and loving! The team at ASI would be lost without her.
Mesquite
CoachRachel in Mesquite has a strong background working with children. She has worked Vacation Bible Schools, led the children’s music at her church, helped coach soccer camps, and has worked in the nursery at church for almost five years now. Working with kids for most of her life has undoubtedly led to her being an amazing coach that all the kids truly adore. For Rachel, getting to coach kids at ASI is more than just a job, “I love interacting with the kids. Although this may be a cliche answer, it is the truth. It’s a great feeling when your child knows your name or tells you something about their day. The little things like this mean so much to me because I know I have made a small impact in their lives.”
“Gymnastics, in my opinion is great for kids because it is an excellent way to allow kids to be active, grow and have fun. It teaches them to believe in themselves and never to give up. They can have a good time while learning skills and becoming disciplined.” When Rachel was a child, she even attended ASI at the age of eight. She also cheered her Junior year of High School. Her favorite ways to stay active are through cheer, running, and working out.
Rachel’s sweet and bubbly personality has made such a positive impact in the Mesquite Gym. While her positive attitude, dependability, and strong love for kids have made her a wonderful coach and co-worker. We are so happy to have you as a part of our team Rachel!
Rockwall
Coach Augusta has been coaching here at ASI for going on nine months now, and we are so excited that she is a part of our team. She currently coaches our Girls Bronze level, and she works a few of our Fun Products. Augusta is currently a student at Texas State University and she is attending school to get her Nursing Major. Outside of gymnastics and school, Augusta enjoys Poetry, and she was the Captain of the Speech and Debate Team at her high school.
Augusta loves coaching here at ASI because it is a fun environment and she can be with the kids. She has a passion for kids; she loves the curiosity and the eagerness to know everything. “Everybody works as a team here and always lift each other up,” she says. “It is very rewarding, and I’m making memories and putting smiles on the kid’s faces.”
We are very lucky to have such an athlete and a fantastic team player, not only as a coach at ASI but as part of our ASI family.
The Woodlands
Coach Tabitha has been with ASI The Woodlands for three years. She is an active, encouraging, and disciplined coach that loves to see her kids succeed. Tabitha coaches Girls and Boys Gymnastics, Girls Team, Power Tumbling, Preschool, and some Fun Products. We asked Coach Tabitha why she loves working at ASI, and she said, “I love ASI because my kids are a joy and my coworkers are a lot of fun to be around.” When Coach Tabitha is not at work she enjoys going on mission trips with her church, her favorite mission trip was going to Honduras. ASI The Woodlands is blessed to have Coach Tabitha on our team!
Jeremy is in our Boys Gymnastics program at ASI Allen. He has been here for almost a year and takes two Boy’s Gold classes with Coach Danielle and Coach Victoria. He loves coming to gymnastics to he can continue to get stronger. He loves his coaches “because they’re cute and they teach me a lot!” Other than gymnastics, Jeremy also likes to play soccer!
For mom, she enjoys taking Jeremy to gymnastics because “he is getting stronger, more coordinated, and he is making friends.” They heard about ASI from a friend who said it was a perfect place for boys to take gymnastics and get exercise. We are so happy to have Jeremy and his family be a part of ASI Allen!
Arlington
Landon has been taking classes at ASI for five years now. He is in Coach Hani’s Boys Gold Gymnastics class. Landon began taking classes because he wanted to get stronger, improve his gross motor skills, and core strength. He was born a micro-preemie, and it has been a joy to watch him overcome obstacles throughout the past five years. His parents have even noticed the strength he has gained since taking gymnastics. They enjoyed the encouragement Landon receives from both his coach and fellow students. Outside of gymnastics he also loves basketball, baseball, and watching football. We here in Arlington are excited to meet the needs of Landon and his family every week.
Cypress
ASI Cypress would like to introduce you to Brooke! Brooke is enrolled in Power Tumbling Silver with Coach David. She started at ASI Cypress in August of 2014. After a two-year break from gymnastics, she started back with us in August of 2016. We are so excited to have Brooke back in our gym.Brooke loves coming to class each week because she enjoys getting better at her skills. She is so excited to have her round off back handspring finally!
Brooke’s family loves the family friendly atmosphere of our gym and the location within our community. Brooke’s parents said that her confidence is soaring. She practices all the time, and they love that her perseverance is paying off. She gets stronger with every class. Mom said, “I love that Brooke has a place to shine.”When we asked Brooke what she likes about Coach David, she said: “Coach David is fantastic because he helps me a lot, gives me valuable tips and is very encouraging.”
We are so happy that Brooke and her family love coming to ASI every week, and we can’t wait to see continued growth and improvements in power tumbling.
Firewheel
Angel is 11 years old and is currently in our Boys Team Level 4 with Coach Tanner, and is also in Power Tumbling Silver with Coach Leith. Angel has been attending ASI for two years now. He started off in our Boys Bronze class and worked his way up to team in less than a year. Angel loves coming to gymnastics because “ I get to learn and do excellent routines, and participate in events.” His favorite event is the high bar.
When we asked Angel’s mom how he was benefiting from Gymnastics, she said, “ He can work with others, socializing, creating new friendships, learning about teamwork, working hard to meet goals and staying healthy and fit!” Since day one Angel’s mom said: “the coaches to the front desk staff, everyone has been attentive, caring, and supportive.”
Angel is such a joy to be around. Always happy and with such a positive attitude! We are so glad to be able to see him grow in life and gymnastics.
Keller
Weston is a Level 4 gymnast on our boy’s team here in Keller. Weston can be found in the gym working on team skills and power tumbling several days a week. He stands out as one of the hardest workers in the gym, and his skills show it! On top of working hard, Weston is known for always encouraging and cheering on his fellow teammates and being an overall great teammate. His positive attitude makes a big difference in every practice!
In addition to gymnastics, Weston enjoys baseball and tennis. He loves gymnastics because “it is fun, challenging and I like my friends.”He also loves Coach Jordan because he “is an awesome coach who pushes me in gymnastics in a good way.” Weston’s favorite event in the gym is parallel bars just like Coach Jordan. His family discovered ASI by driving by, for they live in the area. They have chosen ASI because it is “a fun place for competitive gymnastics.” They love gymnastics for Weston because he “has gained confidence, maturity, leadership and strength.” Weston embodies all of the characteristics of a great gymnast and true leader, and his smile while working is evidence that he has a blast doing so! We love Weston and the entire Taylor family here in Keller and cannot wait to see how far each of their gymnasts go!
Lake Highlands
ASI Lake Highlands is happy to give the Student Spotlight to Sophie! She is a spunky and wonderful seven-year-old student who is learning what the Girls Silver class has to offer. She thinks her coach, Coach Sarah, is incredibly fun and loves the time spent on the trampolines. Sophie has been with ASI for about three years and has grown a lot over her days with us. One of the biggest reasons she enjoys coming to ASI is to jump into the pit when they have their free time.
Sophie also likes to play basketball, soccer, and practice her ballet skills. Her parents brought her to ASI because they live across the way, and wanted to see what we had to offer them. Her father, Bill, thinks that she has gained more confidence since coming to gymnastics and is gaining skills for other activities later on in life. We are so excited to have Sophie with us every week!
Mesquite
Precious has only been enrolled at ASI Mesquite for about four months now, but in that time she has promoted all the way up to our Gold Level! Precious comes to class every Tuesday night ready to work hard and learn more skills! Her coach, coach Alyssa, loves getting to work with Precious. “She has so much drive and love for Gymnastics that she pushes herself to be the best she can be. It’s no surprise that she is flying through the levels, and mastering new skills so quickly. I consider myself very lucky to coach Precious, and watch her grow into the sport!”
Precious loves her gymnastics class, but when it comes to her favorite event it absolutely would be the trampolines! She considers Gymnastics as her hobby, and loves getting to push herself every week during Coach Alyssa’s class! Outside of Gymnastics she also enjoys playing basketball and soccer. Precious, how much you have grown in the sport of Gymnastics in such a short time is amazing! We consider ourselves very lucky to have a Gymnast like you in Mesquite!
Rockwall
Lillie is one of Coach Rebecca’s Kidz Gym Kiddos. She has been a student at ASI since March of 2016.
“I love coming to gymnastics because I get to flip on the bar, play in the pit, and ring the bell! I like seeing Coach Rebecca, Coach Adam, and Coach Jonny.” Lillie says. When Lillie is not here at ASI, she loves playing soccer with her big sister.
When describing her coach, Lillie says ” Coach Rebecca is awesome because she teaches me new things all the time. She helps me when I need help, and she is always nice to me and gives me hugs.”
Mom says she heard about ASI through many parents at the daycare that her girls attend. “I heard nothing but good things about ASI, and I wanted to try it out for myself. I’m very pleased with the programs and the staff.”
Lillie’s mom thinks gymnastics has benefited her daughter in many ways,”Lillie has grown so much. She has never been shy or timid but is very much a perfectionist. Gymnastics has given her confidence, a better focus and a remarkable relationship with people outside of her usual. She channels her natural athletic ability as well as burns off lots of that toddler energy.”
ASI Rockwall is extremely fortunate to have such an amazing athlete in our gym, and we look forward to watching Lillie grow here and progress from here.
The Woodlands
Riley is three years old and is in Coach Lexi’s Kidz Gym class. She loves coming to gymnastics and doing all of the different activities. Her mom says that Riley has a smile on her face from the time they pull into the parking lot until they walk out the door. Riley’s favorite event is everything, but she enjoys jumping on the trampoline, flipping on the bar, obstacle courses, and of course the pit! Sweet Riley loves her coach because she is amazing, fun, and has so much energy. She makes learning exciting!
Riley’s mom said that they enjoy gymnastics because Riley’s coordination and strength have improved so much over the last six months at ASI and her discipline has improved as well. We also asked why they picked ASI, mom said, “We heard great things about ASI. We had done a few Open Gyms with the older kids, and after watching the Olympics, Riley wanted to join! ASI The Woodlands is so excited to have a little gymnast like Riley with is!
Don’t miss your chance to see the OU Women’s Gymnastics Team compete for the Big XII Championship Saturday, March 18th at 4:00 pm at the Dr. Pepper Arena in Frisco. OU will square off against Denver, Iowa State, and West Virginia for the Big XII title.
The Sooners are having one of their best seasons on record as they go for their third national championship under the direction of head coach K.J. Kindler. OU started off the season ranked number one and has been number one for the past seven consecutive weeks. Fresh off her elite career, World Champion team member, freshman Maggie Nichols is ranked number one on all four events and the all around for the NCAA. She has scored a 10.0 on vault, floor, and twice on the balance beam. Her all-around score of a 39.925 is the highest posted by anyone in the NCAA this season and the best by a freshman in NCAA history. This past weekend the Sooners continued their season of excellence as sophomore Nicole Lehrmann, and senior McKenzie Wofford both scored a 10.0 on bars. This marked the third time in the program’s history that a perfect score has been posted by two Sooners in the same event at the same meet.
ASI Arlington Level 4 gymnasts Tinley and Hailey had the opportunity to meet OU coach K.J. Kindler, as well as gymnasts Maggie Nichols, Chayse Capps, and Charity Jones this past weekend.
If you’re in the area Saturday, March 18th and want to see some of the best gymnastics happening now, click here.
A Skills Clinic provides a focused, two-hour training on one or more areas of gymnastics. This two-hour camp provides an opportunity for gymnasts to have more time in the gym to perfect current skills and learn new ones. Skills Clinics include:
Back Handspring Clinics:
Back Handspring Clinics will focus on conditioning, strengthening, and drills to perfect your back handsprings!
