ASI is lucky to have amazing coaches who put in all their efforts to make the kids they coach happy and successful. We want to see who your favorite coach is at your gym! How has your coach made an impact on your child? How has he/she motivated your child to continue to succeed? Was there a special moment that the coach and your child shared? We want to hear about it!
Write on the ASI Facebook page WHO your favorite coach is and WHY and you will be eligible to redeem a free open gym pass! To redeem, show your sales rep the Facebook post on your phone or bring in a printed copy. One post = one pass for your child. Limit one per child. This campaign is for the entire month of March!
Open gym is on Friday evenings from 7-10pm for children ages 3-14. We can’t wait to see all the love!
There was a lot going on this weekend for ASI Gymnastics in the competitive arena! The competitions lasted from Friday, February 26 – Sunday, February 28 and involved girls’ team levels 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 and the boy’s team level 1-4. There were a total of four different venues hosting the ASI competitive teams. ASI’s levels 1 and 2 girls competed at ASI Firewheel in the Lollipop Meet, a favorite for all. ASI Firewheel, Lake Highlands, and Allen’s girls’ level 4-6 competed at the Zenith Winter Classic at Zenith Gymnastics Academy. Arlington and Keller’s girls’ team levels 4 and 5 competed at the Anna Brashear Invitational at Denton Gymnastics Academy. Also, the ASI boys’ team levels 1-4 competed at ASI Plano West in the Men of Steel meet.
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Click here to view more pictures from the Lollipop Meet!
Results
Zenith Winter Classic: Level 4-6
ASI Allen
Karlee (Level 4) – 1st Floor, 4th All Around
ASI Firewheel
Level 5:
Kylie – 1st All Around
Samantha – 1st All Around
Level 6:
Kahlan – 8th All Around
Amelie – 4th Vault, 8th Beam
Abbi – 7th Beam, 7th Floor
ASI Lake Highlands
Level 4 – 2nd place team
Level 5 – 3rd place team
Anna Brashear Invitational: Level 4 & 5
ASI Arlington – Level 4 – 2nd place team
Ana – 3rd All Around
Morgan – 2nd All Around
Makayla – 3rd All Around
ASI Keller – Level 4 – 3rd team
Savannah (lvl 4) – 3rd All Around
Claire (lvl 4) – 3rd Bars
Elizabeth (lvl5) – 2nd All Around
Brinley (lvl 5) – 3rd All Around
Lollipop Classic: Level 1 & 2
Level 1 Large Team
Level 1 Small Team
Level 2 Large Team
Level 2 Small Team
Allen
8th
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4th
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Arlington
3rd
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1st
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Firewheel
7th
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6th
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Keller
5th
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5th
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Lake Highlands
1st
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2nd
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Mesquite
6th
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7th
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Plano West
4th
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3rd
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Rockwall
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1st
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1st
Men of Steel: Level 1-4
Level 1 Team
Cypress – 1st Place
Arlington – 2nd Place
Mesquite – 3rd Place
Level 2 Team
Keller – 1st Place
Firewheel – 2nd Place
Rockwall – 3rd Place
Lake Highlands – 4th Place
Level 3 Team
Firewheel – 1st Place
Plano West – 2nd Place
Allen – 3rd Place
Mesquite – 4th Place
Arlington – 5th Place
Level 4 Team
Mesquite – 1st Place
The Woodlands – 2nd Place
It was a fierce weekend full of fun competition and we are so proud of all of our ASI athletes. Coach Tiffany of Arlington said it perfectly, “A rough start turned into a fantastic finish.” The girls and boys teams are working hard to perfect their routines for the state meet coming up in April/May. The competition season is almost over! Give it all you got ASI!
Olivia has been at ASI Allen for a little over a year now and is in Kidz Gym 2 with Coach Cris! She started in Tiny Tots 2 and has progressed into her current class. Olivia just loves jumping on the trampolines her favorite skill is the straddle. She has grown tremendously in the gym and her parent feels that she has really learned how to be respectful of others. Olivia’s parent says, “We’re from out of state, and my friend researched gyms and thought ASI was the best one.” We are so happy that Olivia loves gymnastics so much and love having her family at the gym!
Olivia says, “I like to swing on the rope and learn new skills. Cris is funny. I like my coach.”
Arlington
Lily has been with ASI for four years now and has always been with Coach Erica. She is now five and has flourished through five different ASI classes: Tiny Tots, Kidz Gym 1&2, Girls Bronze, and Power Tumbling Bronze! Her favorite event is the beam and loves working on her passé holds. Lily loves gymnastics because she loves her coach and thinks its super fun. Her parent feels that gymnastics has helped her excel in listening and following directions, since starting at such a young age. She has grown so much in the sport, working hard and listening to her coach and her parent and coach see great things for her future!
Cypress
Gage is a superstar at ASI Cypress and loves showing off his skills on the rings, his favorite event. He started gymnastics in the bronze le vel and has excelled into the silver! His favorite skill to work on is the flip. Gage loves doing gymnastics because, “it makes you strong and gives you muscles.” He is a strong six year old who has gained a lot of confidence being in the sport. His parent feels, “It gives him confidence and teaches him how to use his coordination.” He also has a sister on ASI’s competitive team so ASI Gymnastics is a family affair! One thing Gage and his parent have to say is, “We LOVE Coach Gerrad!”
Firewheel
Hunter is a powerful eight year old at ASI Firewheel whose favorite events are floor and trampolines! She has been at ASI since 2011 starting in Kidz Gym 1 and progressing through Girls Gold. Hunter now works hard in Power Tumbling Silver and loves going to Open Gyms and Parent’s Night Out. Her favorite skill is the back handspring and when asked why, her reasoning is that, “Coach Leith is the best.” Hunter loves gymnastics and although she doesn’t participate in any other sports, she enjoys playing soccer with her siblings at the park and at home.
Hunter’s parent loves that gymnastics, “helps her with cheer by working cartwheels and splits. It’s good exercise-wise.” Hunter and her siblings have been coming to ASI since they were 18 months old. Hunter’s mom feels, “It helps build stamina, their physical abilities, and confidence. Also, you have very good coaches and staff.” We love that you love ASI Gymnastics!
Keller
Maryn is one of Keller’s superstar team athletes who puts in hard work in the gym. She is 12 and is on the Level 5 team. She started as a level two gymnast in 2013 and quickly promoted into level three where she started her work with Coach Laureen. She then competed in level four during the 2014-2015 season. Along with team, she also takes Power Tumbling Advanced Gold with Coach Zak. Maryn’s favorite event is bars because she loves working on optional skills and has her best scores from competitions on that event. Her favorite skill to work on right now is her giants with Coach Laureen. She almost has them by herself on the high bar! She says she loves gymnastics because she, “loves learning new skills!”
Her parents feels that gymnastics has kept her, “goal oriented, focused, driven, and it makes her happy!” They also say that when they first walked in, ASI made them feel happy and welcomed and that they immediately knew they were going to enroll. ASI is lucky to have an awesome team athlete. Keep up the good work Maryn!
Lake Highlands
Andrew is on the boy’s competitive team at Lake Highlands with Coach Gary! He has been at ASI since he started in Kidz Gym at age four and has worked his way up to team! His favorite event is floor and loves working on round-offs, his favorite skill. Why does Andrew love gymnastics? “It makes me strong and Coach Gary makes it fun!”
When talking to Gary’s parent, they feel “he is learning persistence through improving his skills bit by bit each week. He is also learning to contribute to his team by trying his best and being prepared for meets.” Andrew’s work ethic makes it obvious that he is such a great team member. Andrew isn’t the only member of his family attending ASI, but his siblings also take classes. They have all grown to different levels in the gym and we are so happy to have such a dedicated family!
Mesquite
Samson is a three year old super star and one of our Gymmie Kids here at ASI! He has been in Tiny Tots and Kidz Gym and is currently one of Coach Starr’s students. When Samson was asked what his favorite event and skill are, he replied, “Blocks in the pit” and “Flipping and the trampoline.” Gymnastics makes him happy and he feels it’s such a cool sport! Gymnastics is the only sport he participates in. It provides a lot of occupational therapy and the activities and techniques he works on in class are great for kids on the autism spectrum.
His parent says, “ASI Mesquite has managed, not only to meet his needs, but to make him feel welcome and comfortable in what would generally be a very challenging environment. He ADORES gymnastics!” Samson has a special bond with his coach and the rest of the staff, “who are always quick to playfully and thoroughly accommodate his needs.” Samson’s parents are so glad they, “found a place where he can grow and learn without fear of judgement or lack of understanding. We love ASI!”
ASI Mesquite is so happy to accommodate Samson and his family and feels so blessed to have such a positive and lively soul in the gym. Brie, Coach Starr, along with the staff of the gym have done great work with Samson and his family. ASI loves you Samson!
Plano West
Elizabeth is an active eight year old who works very hard in Coach Sofia’s class! She started in the Girls Bronze program and has worked so hard to make it into Girls Silver. Her favorite event is the trampolines. Why trampolines? Sofia says it’s because, “you get to do really cool stuff.” Her favorite skill to work on is the seat-doggie-front flip. Not only does Elizabeth participate in gymnastics, but she also does soccer, softball, and basketball. She keeps busy! Her parent says that gymnastics is, “definitely helping her flexibility, which I can see through her sport activities.” He parent also feels it is also providing her with self-discipline and confidence. Gymnastics has had great benefits on Elizabeth and we are so happy to see her succeeding! She loves the coaches and we love her back!
Rockwall
Megan is one of Coach Kirsten’s students at ASI Rockwall! She started in the girl’s gymnastics program at the bronze level and has advanced all the way to the gold program. She is currently nine and is a super fan of the bars! Her favorite thing about ASI is the birthday parties that are hosted at the gym. Megan loves gymnastics because she likes, “to learn new skills on beam, floor, bars, and trampolines.” She’s got a love for many events! She currently only participates in gymnastics, but in the summer time she adds tennis to her schedule and keeps busy. Her parents feels, “Gymnastics is allowing Megan to be active and learn how to correctly do stretching skills.” The gym location is convenient for Megan and her family and they say that, “the staff are knowledgeable and dedicated to their students.” Your work ethic rocks, Megan! Keep it up!
The Woodlands
Miss Savannah has been at ASI The Woodlands for a year now and just turned three! She is in Coach Leah’s class in Tiny Tots 2 and loves coming to class to learn new things! She loves working on her front rolls and, although her favorite event is the bars, she loves coming to gymnastics to jump on the trampolines. Along with gymnastics, Savannah also attends ballet classes. Her parent feels that gymnastics has helped Savannah learn to follow directions and basic gymnastics skills. Based on all her progress, she can’t believe it’s only been one year! Her parent says, “Savannah looks forward to coming to gymnastics every week! The staff is amazing! They are very patient with the little ones and always very friendly!” We are so glad to have such an amazing family at ASI!
This past weekend was an amazing show of how talented our competitive teams really are! Gymnasts from all eight ASI Dallas locations showed up to strut their stuff at the Wild About Gymnastics competition at the Carpenter Park Recreation Center. This meet really tested these athletes and proved that hard work and perseverance will always prevail in hard times!
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Meet Results
Level 5 Small Team:
2nd – Lake Highlands
3rd – Keller
Level 4 Large Team:
7th – Lake Highlands
Level 4 Small Team:
1st – Arlington
Level 3 Large Team:
3rd – Arlington
4th – Plano
5th – Lake Highlands
9th – Allen
10th – Keller
Level 3 Small Team:
4th – Rockwall
We are so proud of all our athletes! Our gymnasts’ scores are increasing from meet-to-meet and all-arounds are getting higher! We have officially passed the season mid-point. Levels 1-5 have three meets left of this competition season and Firewheel’s Level 6’s have two meets left. These girls have been giving it their all in the gym and on the competition floor all season long and will no doubt finish this stellar season strong. Good luck ASI Team!
The competition schedule is posted on the ASI Home Page under Team ASI. Come support ASI’s competitive teams and cheer the girls on!
Coach Courtney Shaw has made a huge impact on ASI Allen in her year and a half of coaching. Courtney describes her coaching style as “silly, structured, and strict.” It is possible to be all three! She coaches every program except Tiny Tots. Her passion for the sport shines through her enthusiasm on the floor.
“Gymnastics is more than just competing to win. It makes you mentally and physically tough.” Courtney was a part of the University of Baylor Acrobatics and Tumbling Team in college. Her favorite event to coach is Vault. Outside of the gym, Courtney enjoys reading the Harry Potter series, running, snowboarding (outside of Texas), and wake boarding.
Arlington
Attentive, fun, and detailed Coach Mercedes Boykin has been a staple at ASI Arlington for the last five years. She coaches a variety of classes and fun products. Kids Gym, Girls Recreational Gymnastics, all levels of Competitive team, Open Gym, Birthday Parties, and the resident chief promoter of our Parents’ Night Out, Mercedes does it all with a smile on her face and a leadership style that everyone wants to follow.
“It’s a challenging sport that makes you feel accomplished once you’ve mastered a skill. This allows you to become a more well-rounded gymnast. Each new skill only makes you a stronger athlete.”
Her favorite event to coach is Floor. She loved to tumble and be graceful in her floor routines when she competed. Now she loves to pass on those traits to all of her gymnasts. Her daughter, Morgan helps foster her love of children. five-year-old Morgan is currently competing on Arlington’s Level 1 team.
Her love of kids, gymnastics, and ASI continues to grow. “I worked at another gymnastics facility that closed suddenly. It must have been fate because ASI hired me on the spot. I’ve worked here for five years and continue to grow daily. I am honored to work for a company that allows me to grow into a more developed employee.”
Cypress
22-year-old Sommer Meyers is in her first year of coaching at ASI Cypress. A competitive gymnast for more than a decade and competitive diver for six years, she is eager to pass on her love of gymnastics to every child that enters the gym. Sommer is a tough, honest, yet humorous coach is loves coaching floor and vault. Although she loves those two events the most, her love of gymnastics goes far beyond the power and tumbling on floor and vault. “We make a definite impact on kids’ athletic future. I love the amount of fun and exciting things we get to teach.
Firewheel
Trent Small has continued to keep an active lifestyle, including interests in mountain biking, fishing, rock climbing, and an extensive history in karate. His 13 year career in karate gives him a true understanding of the level of commitment that gymnastics takes. He currently coaches power tumbling bronze, and boys’ bronze and silver. He’s been coaching at ASI Firewheel for about a year and a half and loves coaching trampolines!
Trent feels that gymnastics is the best full-body workout. “It also gives kids better balance, body coordination, and thinking/learning skills,” he says. He also feels that because it is such a great activity for building character, it is something that you can improve at, always leaving room to grow and become better.
“A child can gain a lot of confidence from being able to do something that’s as difficult as gymnastics.”
His attentive, challenging, and hands-on coaching style combined with his love for coaching kids makes him a very valuable team member!
Keller
Energetic, Caring, and Knowledgeable? Three words that perfectly describe Coach Val Farmer at ASI Keller!
Val was a student at ASI for several years before becoming a coach and she feels that is where her passion for the sport began. She has always been in love with the atmosphere of the gym and decided to become a member of the ASI family. Her love of working with children and her passion for the sport is what keeps her smiling every day when she walks through the door. She’s been a member of the ASI team now for two years now and has flourished as a coach for not only recreational classes but competitive team as well. Val says, “Interacting with my students is deeply rewarding and fulfilling.” She loves coaching the floor exercise and enjoys seeing students feel accomplished and excited in the gym.
Val has volunteered as a mentor with The Special Olympics and has worked with young girls teaching cheer leading and babysitting. In her free time, she enjoys tumbling, shopping, and socializing with friends and family.
Lake Highlands
Hannah Escalante is an encouraging and fun coach who loves to pay attention to the details. She coaches Kidz Gym classes, Gymmie Kidz, and Girls Bronze, Silver, and Gold. She feels that in gymnastics you “learn a lot about yourself” and that “you get to have fun and learn to have a positive perspective.” Her “can-do” attitude is a positive example for the coaches at ASI Lake Highlands. She believes gymnastics, “is one of the best athletic sports for athletic development.”
Hannah is on her third year at ASI Lake Highlands and is all about the teamwork! She thrives on ASI’s strong work ethic and “couldn’t imagine coaching anywhere else.” She has confidence in her team and loves what she does. “Every person I work with at Lake Highlands loves kids, loves coaching, and has a genuine care for what they coach.” Hannah loves her team is always excited to come to work!
Mesquite
Bailey Stokes is disciplined, fun, and productive; three qualities she uses to describe her coaching style. She has only been coaching at ASI Gymnastics for about seven months but has already made an impact, coaching Tiny Tots 2, Kidz Gym 1, and Girls’ Bronze and Silver. Her favorite event to coach is the balance beam.
Bailey loves gymnastics because she feels “it gives children the structure and discipline they need while having fun.” She loves seeing the results of her students’ hard work. It warms her heart! Bailey has some gymnastics, volleyball, and cheerleading experience, but has about 15 years of softball experience, giving her a special understanding into the athletic world. Bailey has always had a love for teaching kids and feels that ASI is the perfect place to use her passion.
“Seeing my students put in the work and effort every week to work towards a goal and having a hand in them reaching that goal is the best feeling.”
Bailey feels she has been blessed with the opportunity to work with the best coworkers and awesome kids. She couldn’t ask for a better job!
Plano West
Sofia Mora is an energetic and outgoing coach at Plano West who has loved working with children ever since she was 16! Her enthusiastic and versatile coaching style keeps her exciting to watch on the floor and a joy to work with. Sofia works with children as young as one and two, coaches all the way up to Level 1 and 2, and has been coaching for about four and a half years! Gymnastics holds a special place in her heart because of her background as a competitive gymnast, competing up to Level 8, and also participating in school and competitive cheer.
“It is by far the most difficult, yet rewarding sport there is. Gymnastics is such a positive, enriching experience that children of all levels and ages can and should participate in,” she says.
Sofia is all about sharing the joy of gymnastics with others and making sure that kids are always happy and having fun. She feels that the sport of gymnastics has allowed her to do something she loves while also touching so many lives in a positive way. She feels her, “job is challenging, but the rewards are worth it!” We are so happy to see all of her hard work pay off in the gym and we love her positive spirit here at ASI!
Rockwall
Adam Alford is an ASI native who has an extensive background in gymnastics. He was a competitive gymnast for about 10 years and has only ever attended ASI Gymnastics! He says, “There is no other place like ASI.” His competitive background has carried over into his work, as he is now a boys’ team coach for Levels 1-3 and also teaches power tumbling silver.
Adam’s passion with children, as seen through his many years of baby sitting and youth group leading, makes him a hardworking and dedicated coach. His experience on team gives him a special edge when coaching his own team students. Adam’s coaching style is all about being focused, dedicated, and passionate. His favorite event to coach is high bar and feels, “Gymnastics is a sport that teaches so many valuable life lessons including self-confidence, motivation, hard work, and dedication.” Adam uses all of these values in his coaching style and is a great addition to the ASI team!
The Woodlands
Holland has been coaching at ASI The Woodlands for two and a half years and has been working with children for over four years. His extensive sports background including football, karate, wrestling, and parkour gives him an edge in the gym and pushes him to continue learning more about gymnastics every day. His favorite event to coach is the rings and he focuses on a mix of consistency and toughness when coaching his students.
Holland’s favorite part of gymnastics is that “you can’t lie to yourself.” He says, “Every move is a choice and it brings such a great feeling knowing you were able to consciously decide on a goal and achieve it.” His love for the sport and his passion for working with children drives him to excel at ASI The Woodlands. He always feels, “like we are a family.”
