i attended this gym for a few years starting at the age of 7 until i was 12. I loved my coaches and learned so much, however I experienced the stress no child should experience when Bill Austin became my coach once I started competitive gymnastics. He yelled at us (my team) constantly, said rude things to constantly tear down our confidence. I believe in being a supportive, encouraging coach. this is essential in a sport like gymnastics. I eventually left the gym because I would go home everyday in tears and dreading going to practice the next time. When a sport you once loved stops being fun, but rather scary, that's when it's time to consider a new gym. My parents took me out. Bill Austin called my house and YELLED on our answering machine calling me a QUITER! a person like this does NOT need to be teaching children. period. I'm 28 now and i thought i should let other parents know this just in case they are considering this gym. I was a very timid, well-behaved child. It took me a while to get over that but leaving was the best decision.
Pros: All other staff was friendly, not Bill., good instruction
Cons: Bill Austin!
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