Compulsory & Optional Team.
The USA Gymnastics Development Program, Levels 2 through 10 — coached by a former national team head coach and an SEC champion.
Our team program is for athletes with the talent, work ethic and desire to be competitive gymnasts. It is a real commitment of time and money for a family — so we are clear about what it takes, and we coach every athlete with care.
Pre-Team
Mighty Top Stars
An invitation-only program for ages 3–5 and the first step toward competitive gymnastics.
Top Stars
Invitation-only pre-team training that builds the skills required for competition. Gymnasts move up to the competitive team only when coaches are confident they are ready to succeed.
Compulsory Team · Levels 2–5
At the compulsory levels, our main goal is proper development and technique of every required skill. Expectations are high, and the atmosphere is enjoyable — we want gymnasts to love the sport and the friendships they build with teammates.
We offer morning and evening practices for both homeschooled and traditional-school athletes. Compulsory Levels 2–4 are led by Coach Kamryn Bauer, with Coach Makayla Lu — one of TEG’s very first athletes, who trained here through Level 10 — and Head Coach Anatoli Toropov guiding the program.
Optional Team · Levels 6–10
At the optional levels, training becomes more intense. Hours increase, skills become considerably more difficult and the training environment is focused. The enjoyment comes from mastering new skills and competing well.
Optional athletes train in after-school evening practices, 4–5 days per week, coached by Anatoli Toropov and Lisa Collins.
Real Gymnastics for Real Life
We coach Levels 2–10 to a national standard — without requiring the homeschool, double-practice lifestyle of an elite-track program. Athletes go as far as their talent and work ethic take them, while still having a life outside the gym.
Thinking about college gymnastics? Read our college guidance — straight answers from a coach who earned a full SEC scholarship.
Parent review
“Cleanest, nicest gym we’ve ever been to — and the coaches are truly top-notch! We drive 40 minutes one way, five times a week so our daughter can be part of their Optionals.”
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