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Michael has been coaching recreational, Team and High School boys and girls gymnastics since 2009. A multi time state medalist in high school as well as a member of the 2009 IHSA Boys Gymnastics National team, he was an extremely successful and decorated gymnast before starting his coaching career. After serving in the United States Marine Corps for 5 years after high school, he has coached at several club gyms over the years as well a member of the coaching staff for both Highland Park High School and Deerfield High School. As a member of the DHS boys gymnastics coaching staff, he helped bring home several Team trophies including winning state in 2018. He also currently coaches the Boys and Girls team at ETHS where he helped bring home a 2nd, 4th and 3rd place trophies with Boys Gymnastics. He currently oversees all gymnastics at Jr. Wildkit Gymnastics, from Recreational to High School and beyond.
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Coach Erwin competed college all-around at the University of Illinois, Urbana and competed on two IHSA state championship teams at Hinsdale Central. He has extensive experience coaching at all levels and has previously coached ten national high school All-Americans, 10 conference championship teams, five state sectional championship teams and five state finalist teams.
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Vy has been an official coach with JWK and ETHS since 2022. She has been coaching for over a decade, with a specialization in areal and circus arts. She was an elite gymnast in High School, competing for Niles West, and is a current professional performer. Vy currently serves as the assistant coach for ETHS Girls Gymnastics.
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Allen has been coaching at Jr. Wildkit and ETHS Girls and Boys Gymnastics since 2019. He competed Boys Gymnastics and Cheer for 4 years at Niles West including being on the state champoinship team for gymnastics. He specialises in coaching tumbling, Vault and Bars for Girls. He has won several CSL Girls Gymnastics Asst. Coach of the year awards over his time coaching at ETHS.
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About us
Our mission is to create a fun, safe, and welcoming gymnastics environment centered in Evanston, Illinois, where local children, athletes, and families have a place to learn, grow, and build confidence within their own community. We believe gymnastics should be an enjoyable and positive experience—not a source of stress—so we focus on developing skills, friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of movement. We are committed to supporting every athlete at their own pace and creating a community where everyone feels encouraged, included, and excited to be part of the gym.
With years of experience, our coaching staff is capable of teaching and supporting gymnasts of any skill level to excel and fall in love with this beautiful sport. We never want kids to feel like they HAVE to come to practice but, WANT to come to practice. When you do what you love, like all our coaches do, learning becomes fun and rewarding. We hope you'll join us and blossom into the athlete of your dreams!