Business Details
16 Years
experience
Empowering Young Athletes Through Gymnastics
Authority Gymnastics was founded in March 2010 by Shari Mann and Jonathan Liddle with a shared vision of empowering young athletes through gymnastics. Our philosophy centers on building stronger futures by fostering confidence, perseverance, and dedication in every student. With decades of combined experience in the gymnastics world, our leadership team brings expertise from elite competition and coaching to create a nurturing environment where children develop physical skills, mental resilience, and social abilities. We offer structured programs for all skill levels, from beginner classes to advanced team training, ensuring each athlete progresses at their optimal pace.Our tumbling and camp programs extend these benefits beyond traditional gymnastics, while our ongoing evaluation system guarantees proper class placement. As former Team USA World Championship representatives, we emphasize technical excellence and character development, helping students translate athletic discipline into lifelong success. Our commitment to transparency is reflected in our straightforward pricing with no hidden fees, and our community-focused approach ensures every family feels supported in their gymnastics journey.
Services
Gymnastics Classes
Tumbling Programs
Team Gymnastics
Summer Camps
Parent Tot Classes
Advanced Tumbling
Preschool Gymnastics
Kinder Classes
Intermediate Gymnastics
Parents Night Out Camps
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Experienced Olympic-level coaching team with decades of competitive expertise
- Ongoing evaluations ensure proper class placement and individualized progression
- Themed camps develop physical, cognitive, and social skills simultaneously
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or unexpected charges
- Proven track record of developing confident, disciplined young athletes
Services
Gymnastics Classes
Structured gymnastics instruction for ages 5-12 builds fundamental skills on regulation equipment. Classes emphasize proper technique, strength training, and progressive mastery of apparatus-specific movements. Students advance through levels based on demonstrated proficiency, ensuring optimal challenge and growth.
Tumbling Programs
Specialized tumbling instruction focuses on floor skills, tumble track, and trampoline techniques. Designed for athletes seeking cheerleading preparation or standalone skill development, classes teach rolls, handstands, and advanced aerial maneuvers in a safe, supportive environment.
Team Gymnastics
Year-round competitive program develops technical excellence and teamwork. Athletes practice routines for state competitions, learning time management, constructive feedback application, and performance under pressure while building lifelong athletic discipline.
Summer Camps
Daily camps combine physical exercise with cognitive challenges and social development. Themed programming creates engaging experiences that build motor skills, creativity, and peer interaction through structured gymnastics-based activities and games.
Parent Tot Classes
Parent-assisted introduction to gymnastics for 18-month to 3-year-olds establishes foundational motor skills and classroom etiquette. Joint activities promote bonding while developing coordination, balance, and confidence through playful, structured exploration.
People
Shari Mann
Co-Owner
1981 World Championship team member with 40+ years in gymnastics. Transforms competitive expertise into youth development, focusing on technical mastery and character building through daily instruction.
Jonathan Liddle
Co-Owner
National award-winning coach specializing in creating engaging learning environments. Combines technical excellence with motivational techniques to develop well-rounded athletes through personalized instruction and team-building activities.
Questions
What age groups do your programs serve?
We offer classes for children aged 18 months to 12 years, with specialized programs for preschoolers, elementary students, and competitive athletes.
How does class placement work?
Our ongoing evaluation system ensures proper placement through regular skill assessments, moving students to appropriate levels as they demonstrate readiness for new challenges.
Are trial classes available?
Yes, we offer $20 trial classes for prospective students to experience our programs before committing to full session enrollment.
What payment options exist?
We charge tuition every 8 weeks with a single annual $40 family administration fee. No hidden costs or additional charges apply.
Do you offer competitive team opportunities?
Our Team Gymnastics program provides competitive training with state-level competitions, focusing on skill mastery, routine performance, and athletic development.
Reviews (2)
Anne Flore
Mar 25, 2021
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This gym is the best I have ever been to. It has taught me a lot more than gymnastics. At this gym you the coaches make you want to strive and not give up. Everyone in this gym is your family they will never stop encouraging. The coaches are the best I ever had. I loved and still love this gym sadly I had to move, but if I could choose any gym it would be this one.
William Morgan
Nov 18, 2015
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Great all-around gym. We spent time at two other gyms in Columbia (a few years at one) and this is easily the best. I appreciate that it's both serious and fun, so the girls are pushed to do their best but aren't driven to tears by it. Good owners, good coaches, a good location, and (in my opinion) a really fair price for the amount of time the girls get to spend at the gym. 100% satisfied.
