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.
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
Dance
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
Grace Dishaw
Instructional Team Lead / Montessori Preschool Teacher / Pre-Team Coach
Kim Tanana
Wolverine Classic & Girl Power Meet Director
Jamie Krol
Preschool Team Lead / Camp Director / Special Needs Coordinator (AKA Miss McDonald's French Fries)
Cenovia Lillie
Office Manager
Amber Hauck
Pre-Team Director / Xcel & Pre-Team Coach
