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Our Coaching Philosophy
Children are motivated to participate in athletics by the desire to have fun and the achievement of self-worth. It is the coaching philosophy of this gym to never forget that premise. Hard work and good work habits will lead to individual success, making work fun and increasing feelings of worthiness. The self-worth of the athlete must always be associated with their character and integrity rather than their gymnastic achievements. Not all athletes have the same ability but they all can learn good work habits and to take pride in their individual progress.
Here at Gleason's we have a very unique team program. We offer competitive teams in both boys & girls gymnastics as well as a nationally ranked trampoline & tumbling team.
Eagan Girls Gymnastic Team
Maple Grove Girls Gymnastic Team
Pre-Elite, Petite Elite & Training Team:
Pre-Elite, Petite Elite & Training Team are our pre-competitive teams here at Gleason's. Girls are selected for Pre-Elites and Petite Elites from our Pre-school and recreational classes based on specific ability tests. From Petite Elites, these girls then progress to the Training Team. In these prep-teams the girls will be working on the USAG Levels 1-4 in order to prepare them for Level 5 which is the first level in which they will enter competition.
Compulsory Levels (Levels 5 & 6):
The second segment of our Girls Program consists of two levels of compulsory routines; Levels 5, 6. Each of the levels builds upon the skills acquired in the previous level. The girls will begin USA Gymnastics Sanctioned competition at Level 5, where they will be competing against other girls in their same age group and ability levels.
Optional Levels (Levels 7, 8, 9 &10):
Beginning with Level 7, the girls enter the optional levels of our program. These levels consist of routines which are comprised of certain requirements, but are created by the gymnast and her coach to show off the uniqueness of each gymnasts own style. Level 9 and 10 gymnasts may also qualify for National Level competition.
Gypsy Flyers Trampoline & Tumbling Team
Jumping Beans:
This is a developmental program for young talent. No previous experience is required, however any child who is accepted must show an aptitude for gymnastics. Jumpin’ Beans is designed to teach younger gymnasts self-confidence as well as teach kids body control and awareness, correct technique and basic skills in preparation to compete in the future.
Training Team:
This is the second level developmental program for competitive trampoline and tumbling. Once a child has mastered the basic skills from Jumpin’ Beans they will move into our Training Team program to further ready themselves for competition. Here they will continue to work on the more difficult skills required for entry onto our competitive teams They will be continuing to learn correct technique and body control in order to execute already learned skills perfectly.
Levels 5-6 Team
This is the first level for competition. Having a front flip on trampoline and a back handspring on floor is required to be on the Level 5-6 team. Although this is an independent sport it is still very team oriented. An ability to be cooperating with team members and coaches, and being supportive during practices and at meets is absolutely necessary. Level 5-6 Team members compete at all local meets, and have the opportunity to attend some regional travel meets throughout the season.
Levels 7-8 Team
Once an athlete has mastered the beginning skills needed for competition they have the opportunity to move up to the Levels 7-8 team. Here we will continue to develop the progressing athletes, beginning work on combining skills into routines full of flips and full strip tumbling. At this level, athletes compete in all local meets, as well as regional competitions. Athletes competing level 8 also have the opportunity to go to nationals, if they qualify at the state or regional level.
Levels 9-10 Team
Level 9 is the beginning for kids to learn optional skills. On trampoline, athletes begin working on multiple somersaulting flips and flips with twists. Here also is the introduction of the optional routine, a flexible pass where the athlete can make up their routine with skills they have learned. This is in addition to a required compulsory. On tumbling, twisting is also a new element, with whips also entering into the composition of passes as important skills. Level 9-10 teams can travel to many regional and national meets, and also have the opportunity to compete to be a part of the World Age Group team, and junior Olympic program that travels to international competitions.
Elite Team
The Elite Team trains the athletes to perform many high level skills, such as multiple twisting and flipping single and double somersaults, along with style and technique. The athletes compete in all local, regional, and national meets, along with the opportunity to travel internationally for the sport. Every two years athletes from Gleason’s compete with others nation wide for a chance to represent the gym at the World Championships.
Boys Gymnastic Teams
Level 4 Junior Team:
The boys Junior Team is to prepare those boys who want to be on our competitive team. These boys are selected from our recreational classes (Advanced 5's through Beginning gymnasts) based on ability level and interest. Each of the six events which are part if the men's Olympic all-around; floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and the high bar are involved in our boys program and training.
Compulsory Levels 5, 6, & 7:
The compulsory levels are to develop strong basics for the optional levels of boys gymnastics. These levels will compete against boys in the same age-groups from other clubs from our state and region.
Optional Levels 8, 9, & 10:
The optional levels are the levels where the gymnasts get to show off their talent and creativity by making up their own optional routines. These routines consist of special difficulty requirements which are finely tuned at the optional levels. Gymnasts may qualify for national competition at Level 9.