Choosing the Right Gym

What's the difference between Heidi's Gymnastics and other programs?

This question is key to finding the right program for your child. The most glaring reason is that most programs are generic, using hype, imagery or forms of psychology in replace of a substantive program.

You must consider many factors. Is the gym offering a "catch all/jack of all trades" facility? In other words, are many sports offered other than gymnastics?

A dream is a wish your heart makes.
- Cinderella (Cinderella)

This may raise big questions just how committed this "gym" is to gymnastics.

Heidi's Gymnastics is committed to all her students, offering personal, individual attention, as well as focusing on children learning and thriving in a positive nurturing environment. Heidi is committed to placing each child in the best class that will promote great progress and confidence, which she believes whole heartedly is vital to the development of the whole child. Heidi believes it's about developing the whole child physically and emotionally, which promotes peace, happiness and and well being.

Additionally, some programs may be all about the name, the advertising blitzes and claims of in house refinement of their programs, even throwing in buzz words like the "best" or "experts" to attract students. While many of these gyms make for terrific eye candy, you should consider just exactly what it is you would be paying for. Should you pay mainly for atmosphere, a name or a cleverly decorated facility? How much experience do the instructors have? Check their web sites for employment opportunities. See if experience, particularly gymnastics experience, is important. Should a program that hires people with minimal prior experience declare itself as having the best program for children?

Heidi's Gymnastics conducts classes in an intimate, child friendly, family atmosphere. It is fully equipped and padded. Students and families are important members of Heidi's Gymnastics' family. Heidi's Gym offer a solid program, not a gymnastics "mill."

Why did Heidi's Gymnastics open in Farragut, TN?

Heidi's is uniquely special from other gyms. With Heidi's deep love for gymnastics, children and coaching, Coach Heidi has been there every step of the way, from the very first day Heidi's was blessed by GOD to open its doors in 1999. She has been coming and coaching ever since.

Coach Heidi knows all her students by name, as well as their famalies. It's more then just a business for Coach Heidi. It's a life's passion, and vision that has never wavered through childhood, college, and motherhood.

Heidi's differs from other programs in many ways other than being the true alternative to generic programs.

In a landscape that is witnessing franchises sweeping throughout America, with some people owning 2 or more stores, Heidi's is committed to being directly in touch with their students and families. Heidi's did not come to Farragut because of consultants, unlike a wide variety of franchises whose locations were determined by franchisers after researching what population centers might be the next "pot of gold".

Many chains require every franchisee contributes money to constantly promote their "brand".

Heidi's Gymnastics believes a good program should be most important. Heidi's relies heavily on word of mouth from happy participants. They believe they offer the advantage of being directly involved with students and their parents/caretakers. They have the advantage of being "hands on" with the development and progress of their students.

Additionally, Heidi coaches all her classes, bringing her immense expertise to bear. Heidi believes in program and results, not hype. No consultants, psychological studies, or sales experts are needed.