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From Parent & Tot to Level 10, USA Gymnastics National Qualifiers to Grand Finale Stars, Gym America does it all!

Claudia & Ed Kretschmer founded Gym America in 1979. With their commitment to excellence, Gym America has grown from its humble beginning in a small warehouse, to a state-of-the-art gymnastics facility serving our community.

Values & Mission

Values

Throughout our 43 years of working with children, Gym America’s philosophy has always been to offer the finest quality instruction for every age and level in our program. From preschoolers to recreational gymnasts to USAG national competitors, Gym America does it all!

Mission

Gym America’s mission is to play a constructive role in the development of healthy, confident, disciplined and responsible children. We want to develop each individual’s gymnastics potential in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere.

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Welcome

to Gym America

Members of USA Gymnastics and the Elite Coaches Association. Gym America has a strong standard of Safety Certification programs and background checks. 
Claudia Kretschmer

Owner and Director of Gym America / Coaches all levels of competitive team

Ed Kretschmer

Owner/Director

Heather Helms

General Manager / Wolverine + Girl Power Meet Director

Kurtis Rosen

Boys Team Director / Boys Instructional Program Director

Kayla Mangas

Preteam Program Director / Compulsory Team Coach

Sarah Strzalkowski

Girls Instructional Program Director / Compulsory Team Coach

Jamie Krol

Preschool Program Director / Preschool Coach / Summer Camp Director

Shauna MacMillian

Team Coach and Educational Director

Kim Tanana

Wolverine Classic & Girl Power Meet Director

Claudia Kretschmer

Owner and Director of Gym America / Coaches all levels of competitive team

Heather Helms

General Manager / Wolverine + Girl Power Meet Director

Kurtis Rosen

Boys Team Director / Instructional Program Director

Sarah Strzalkowski

Girl Instructional Program Director / Pre Team Program Co-Director / Compulsory Team Coach

Kayla Mangas

Preteam Program Co-Director / Compulsory Team Coach

Patty Sacco

Pre Team Program Director / Special Events Director / Team Coach

Kim Tanana

Wolverine + Girl Power Meet Director / Team Coach

Shauna MacMillian

Team Coach and Educational Director

Jamie Krol

Preschool Program Director / Preschool Coach / Summer Camp Director

Leah Waller
Cenovia Lillie

Kayla Mangas

Office Staff

Makenzie Zook

Josh Miner

Daniel Seagull

Nicolas Corrales
Shauna MacMillen

Tanya Lockridge

Andrea Gallagher
 
Sarah Osburn
 
Emily Bartley

Team Coaches

Lucy Cassell-Kelly
 
Mikaela Baker
Angelia Daman

Chari Perry

PreTeam Coaches

Maddie Mariani
Quinn Jacobs Wenger
 
Keenan Palms
 
Steph Harrigan
Rachel Allen

Grace Dishaw

Erika Tapia

Lizzy Haag

Sophie Speen

Preschool & Instructional Coaches

Carrie Couyouwyian

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Meet Our Instructors

Every instructor at Gym America goes through a training program and all of the staff members are USAG safety certified, so you can be confident that your child is in the best hands.

While we do work to create a fun and engaging environment, we are mindful of the standards and expectations for safety. Our qualified instructors help promote our reputation of reliability by making sure children are always safe and comfortable in their environment. We are diligent not about perfection, but about getting there in a safe and healthy way.

Our Instructors

Claudia Kretschmer

Owner and Director of Gym America / Coaches all levels of competitive team

Ed Kretschmer

Owner/Director

Heather Helms

General Manager / Wolverine + Girl Power Meet Director

Kurtis Rosen

Boys Team Director / Boys Instructional Program Director

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Grace Dishaw

Instructional Team Lead / Montessori Preschool Teacher / Pre-Team Coach

Kim Tanana

Wolverine Classic & Girl Power Meet Director

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Jamie Krol

Preschool Team Lead / Camp Director / Special Needs Coordinator (AKA Miss McDonald's French Fries)

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Cenovia Lillie

Office Manager 

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Amber Hauck

Pre-Team Director / Xcel & Pre-Team Coach

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Enroll with us! You may start at any time! 

Please call us at (734) 971-1667, visit Gym America in-person, or enroll online. We are always here to help!
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