College Questions? Ask the Coach Who Lived It.

Coach Lisa Collins earned a full gymnastics scholarship to the University of Georgia and won SEC Championship team rings in 1991 and 1992. She knows the path because she walked it.

Coach Lisa Collins leaning on a balance beam in the TEG gym

College gymnastics is a real goal for some athletes — and a sales pitch for some gyms. Here is what we tell every family, honestly.

Our Promise

We will never promise your child a scholarship. No club can. College coaches make those decisions. What we can promise is great coaching, an honest assessment of where your athlete stands, and real help if college is the goal.

How Recruiting Really Works

  • College coaches recruit athletes — based on results, skills, consistency, video and academics. A club helps develop and present the athlete; it doesn’t “get” the scholarship.
  • Grades matter. Academic eligibility and admission come first. Strong students have more options.
  • There is more than one path. Depending on the athlete, options can include NCAA gymnastics, collegiate acrobatics & tumbling, and club gymnastics teams.
  • Development comes first. Athletes who are coached well, stay healthy and keep loving the sport are the ones who have choices at 17.

What We Do for College-Minded Athletes

  • An honest conversation about goals, timelines and realistic options
  • Training plans built around long-term development, not short-term scores
  • Guidance on video, communication with college coaches and the questions to ask
  • Experience from coaches who have developed national qualifiers and college athletes

Questions to Ask Any Gym

If you are comparing programs, these questions will tell you a lot:

  • Who will actually coach my child day to day?
  • Can you show documented results at my child’s level?
  • What is the total yearly cost, including meet fees, travel and leotards?
  • Is there a contract or a release fee?
  • Which of your athletes have competed in college — and did they train with you?

We’re happy to answer every one of them. Read our commitments.

Ready When They Are.

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