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Spirit Gymnastics

At Spirit Gymnastics, our goal is to help you attain your goals whether its learning new or fine-tuning gymnastics skills. Our very experienced and highly skilled coaches are here to help reach your goals. Our methods have proven effective and are evidenced by our many former and present successful tumblers, gymnasts, and cheer leaders. However, we may train students a little differently than may be expected.

The main concern of Spirit Gymnastics coaches is the safety and the well-being of each and every student that walks through our doors. We will not compromise the safety and well-being of any student for the sake of a gymnastics or tumbling skill. Therefore, we do not employ the “chuck it” method in our training plan. We start with basic skills and drills for the tricks we are training for to create a strong foundation to build upon. Along with the basics, we also train flexibility and strength to prepare the body for the strenuous pressures it will be put through in performing present and future skills.

The training our coaches provide may seem different to the untrained eye. Skills may seem to progress much slower than students, parents, and team coaches anticipate. However, once the foundation of good form is built, we will be able to achieve the expected results with clean lines, that can build into bigger and better tricks easier and quicker than the “chuck it” method. A strong foundation of skills will ensure that their skills will be permanent and maintain consistency in their performance. This style of training will also help prevent injuries and alleviate chronic joint problems while building successful confident tumblers.

MEET OUR

Spirited Coaches

All of our coaches are highly trained professionals. Select your favorite coach and work out a schedule with them. When you arrive, you must sign in at the front desk and pay the facility fee.

Facility fee is $2.50 per ½ hour for Spirit Coaches
Facility fee is $5.00 per ½ hour for Non-Spirit Coaches

Coaches fees vary and are paid directly to them. See coach for their rates.
For more information, call Spirit Gymnastics at (562) 232-4452.

Tammy Asam

Head Competition Team Coach & Owner of Spirit Gymnastics

I am passionate for all things gymnastics. I became Washington state’s youngest judge at the age of 14. I’ve coached for over 30 years for gymnastics, tumbling for cheer, competitive A & T (Acro & Tumbling) and competitive gymnastics. Several of my athletes became regional and national champions. I’ve also had the privilege and opportunity to train as a coach with several olympic coaches.

Rita Asam

Director of Operations & Coach

I started gymnastics in 1989 and trained as a competition gymnast until I started cheering. As a cheerleader, I specialized in tumbling and jumps. I have been coaching 18 years, doing everything from Mommy and me, recreational gymnastics, competition team, tumbling, choreography and private lessons! As a competitive Country dancer I have also taught adults: Couples Two Step, Country Swing, Wedding Dance Choreography and line dancing.

Rocky Cabral

Director of Recreation Classes

Over 10 years of experience coaching gymnastics and tumbling. I was a gymnast for 13 years. I have experience with coaching tumbling classes as well as do private lessons for gymnastics and tumbling.

Alexis Valdez

Coach

I have trained and competed in gymnastics for 13 years. I have been a coach at Spirit Gymnastics for over 4 years, coaching classes such as pre-school playground, recreational gymnastics, tumbling classes, and pre-team prep. I have a great passion for this sport and wish to pass on my knowledge to future generations!

Sophia Rosendale

Coach

I have done gymnastics for 10 years and have experience coaching for 2 years. I also have experience in collegiate stunting and tumbling. I coach all recreational gymnastics.

Yuko Jackson

Coach

I have done cheerleading for 5 years and have experience coaching for 2 years. I coach all recreational and preschool playground classes.

Maya Whetstone

Coach

I have done competitive gymnastics for 12 years and experience coaching for over a year. I coach all recreational gymnastics and preschool playground classes.

Nicole Elliott

Coach

I have done competitive gymnastics and cheer for 10 years. I coached for over a year and coach all recreational gymnastics and preschool classes.

Emily Gutierrez

Coach

I have done competitive cheerleading for 2 years and have coached for about a year in gymnastics and preschool playground classes.

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