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Your Trusted Gymnastics Partner in Charlotte, NC
Metrolina Gymnastics is a Charlotte, NC-based organization dedicated to developing children's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual growth through gymnastics. Founded on the belief that every child can achieve their full potential, we combine compassionate coaching with professional gymnastics training to build foundational skills and character. Our programs emphasize discipline, strength, and flexibility while fostering a love for the sport. With a team of experienced coaches, including former competitive gymnasts and certified professionals, we offer structured classes for preschoolers, recreational athletes, and competitive teams. Our approach integrates faith-based values with technical skill development, ensuring students gain life skills alongside athletic abilities.We prioritize individualized attention through small class ratios and personalized instruction. The facility serves as a second home for athletes seeking both personal growth and competitive excellence. Our commitment to safety, skill progression, and positive mentorship has made us a trusted choice for families in the Charlotte area. Through regular evaluations and adaptive teaching methods, we ensure each student progresses at their optimal pace. The program concludes each session with prayer, reinforcing our holistic development philosophy.
Services
Preschool Gymnastics
Recreational Classes
Competitive Teams
Summer Camps
Birthday Parties
Highlights and features
- We offer faith-based gymnastics training with certified coaches
- Our programs develop physical, mental, and spiritual growth simultaneously
- Small class ratios ensure personalized attention for every student
- Competitive teams compete in USA Gymnastics and AAU sanctioned events
- Experienced coaching staff with decades of combined gymnastics expertise
What people say
Caring coaches
Positive environment
Exceeded expectations
Helped growth
Encouraging classes
Services
Preschool Gymnastics
Structured 45-minute sessions for 3-5 year olds focusing on basic motor skills and gymnastics fundamentals. Classes teach listening skills, following instructions, and age-appropriate physical development through circuits and stations. Small 6:1 ratios ensure personalized attention while building confidence and coordination.
Recreational Gymnastics
Hour-long classes for school-age children developing Olympic event skills with 8:1 instructor ratios. Programs emphasize body shapes, strength training, and flexibility while teaching proper technique. Classes accommodate beginners through advanced levels with specialized 1.5-hour sessions for intermediate and advanced students.
Competitive Teams
USA Gymnastics and AAU-sanctioned teams practicing 4-16 hours weekly based on skill level. Programs range from Bronze through Platinum+ divisions with specialized coaching for optional routines. Training focuses on competition preparation, skill mastery, and sportsmanship while maintaining the program's character-building foundation.
Summer Camps
Extended gymnastics training during summer months with specialized skill development and conditioning. Camps maintain regular program values while offering intensified instruction through structured daily sessions. Participants receive technical refinement and progress evaluation from experienced coaching staff.
Birthday Parties
Gymnastics-themed birthday celebrations combining recreational activities with structured skill demonstrations. Parties include guided gym exploration, basic instruction, and celebration space with staff supervision. Packages accommodate various age groups while introducing children to gymnastics fundamentals in a fun environment.
People
Nick Baker
Owner & Head Coach
Charlotte native with 40+ years gymnastics experience, including NCAA championship coaching and national judging credentials. Inducted into NC Men's Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 1998. Combines technical expertise with faith-based mentorship.
Jessica Meyer
Head Coach of Girls Program
USAG-certified coach with competitive experience through Level 8. Specializes in Bronze team development and recreational instruction. Focuses on skill progression while maintaining positive learning environment for young athletes.
Grace Fallon
Assistant Coach
Former competitive gymnast with experience coaching preschool through competitive levels. Combines personal competitive background with teaching degree to deliver effective skill instruction and athlete development.
Lara Kay
Assistant Boys Coach
Experienced coach with decade-long competitive background and four years college gymnastics experience. Specializes in recreational instruction and boys team support with emphasis on safe skill development.
Rachel Meyer
Preschool Coach
Early childhood education specialist with experience teaching preschoolers both academic and gymnastics skills. Creates engaging environment for young athletes to develop foundational physical and social abilities.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We accept children starting at 3.5 years old for preschool classes, with programs available through high school competitive levels.
Are classes gender-specific?
Most classes are separated by gender for skill development, though we offer co-ed recreational options for specific age groups.
How do you handle class placement?
Preschool classes are age-based while recreational and competitive levels use skill assessments. Pre-team requires coach invitation based on demonstrated abilities.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain low student-to-coach ratios (6:1 for preschool, 8:1 for school-age), use progressive skill training, and require safety-certified instructors for all programs.
Do you offer make-up classes?
Registered students may schedule make-up classes within the same month, except for closures due to inclement weather which don't qualify for make-ups.
What payment options exist?
Monthly payments are due on the 1st of each month. We offer flat-rate pricing with discounts for additional siblings enrolled simultaneously.
Reviews (6)
Kim Smelley
Dec 11, 2018
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We LOVE Metrolina! The coaches are the best around - so professional, so patient, and teach the best technique in town. We have tried other gyms in the area, and we have been blown away by Metrolina!
Mark Gifford
Sep 13, 2018
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Coach Nick and his staff have been amazing role models for our daughter and the rest of the students. We could not be happier with our choice of a gym.
Cheryl Boggess
Aug 31, 2018
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My kids have been to other gyms and Metrolina is no comparison. The quality of coaching is amazing! Attention to details! Always spotting! Spotting to make sure form is perfect, even on conditioning. These coaches are top notch!
Robyn Hoffman
Aug 14, 2018
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Metrolina Gymnastics has been an amazing place for my competitive gymnast to grow in strength, flexibility, skill and integrity. We love both Coach Nick and Coach Kourtney and the encouraging and challenging environment.
Christy Rhyne
Aug 04, 2018
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Metrolina Gymnastics has the most caring and amazing coaches ever! Thank you for your dedication to our kids!!!
Nancy Garcia
Jul 02, 2018
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We have 2 competitive gymnasts at Metrolina and we have seen each of them grow tremendously in the short amount of time we have been here. They are always excited to come to gymnastics and that is a testament to the quality of coaching they receive from Nick and Kourtney. We couldn't be happier about the decision to enroll here!
