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"I LOVE THIS PLACE EVERY STAFF MEMBER I HAVE MET IS SO NICE AND ALL THE COACHES ARE YOUNG AND FULL OF ENERGY AND LOVE WORKING WITH THE KIDS. I HAVE TRIED MY DAUGHTER IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT SPORTS AND SHE IS SHY BUT SHE REALLY COMES OUT OF HER SHELL AT THIS PLACE."
-CHRISTY B.
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About Coach Justine
Co-owner of NGTC which opened in June 2012. Justine is a Belmont graduate with a BBA in finance and economics. After several years as a Financial Advisor Justine returned to her true love of coaching. She has coach many State and Regional qualifiers. Justine is married to Brian Bobinger (the friendly guy at the front desk). They have 2 children Joseph and Amanda. |
"We LOVE NGTC and the way they coach!!!"
-Michelle O.
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About Coach Stephanie
A former Tennessee Gymnast herself, Stephanie was a six time national qualifier and team captain. She began coaching competitively at age 18 right after retiring as a gymnast. She has 15+ years of experience alongside some of Tennessee's best coaches. In the past 4 years alone, she has had 11 regional qualifiers, a member of the level 8 regional team, and 2nd and 4th place finishers in the region. She also has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with 8 years of teaching experience. While in college, Stephanie spent 4 years cheering for the Tennessee Titans. This helped her gain extensive dance experience, which is crucial to well rounded gymnastics coaching. Stephanie is a true student of the sport. She is always out to find new and improved training techniques. Experience
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"This is such a fantastic place!! The staff is fantastic, friendly, and talented!"
-Heather S.
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About Coach Kristin
Spending numerous years in the weight room as a collegiate athlete, as well as one year as a Lipscomb Strength & Conditioning Intern, Kristin utilizes all her knowledge of strength, resistance & endurance training for her gymnasts during every practice session. Kristin has been with NGTC since the very beginning, and before coaching, did gymnastics for 12 years. She is ecstatic to be coaching at NGTC, and helping the TOPS & Competitive Programs grow. Kristin strives to make every child's visit to NGTC a positive experience through educational coaches training, exciting class curriculum, and building customer relationships. Each year she aims to gain more knowledge of the sport of gymnastics, as well as new training techniques, drills, and strengthening exercises. This past 2017 season she decided to take on the role of the TOPS Manager for the state of Tennessee which included training judges for and hosting state testing. Kristin quoted, saying "It was an amazing opportunity and experience! The knowledge I gained through the process was more than I could have ever asked for." This is Kristin's 8th season coaching, 6th season at NGTC, and she wouldn't have it any other way! :) Experience
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"THE STAFF IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS, AND THE COACHES ARE TERRIFIC WITH CHILDREN AND PERSONAL WITH EACH CHILD'S NEEDS , I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PLACE!" -Christy B.
This is a gym that brings so much to my daughter. Her coaches truly care for her and all the kids!
-Shanna w.
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About Coach Kennedy
Kennedy has been a gymnast with the NGTC coaches for 14 years. She is a 4-time Regional Qualifier. In 2012, Kennedy was the Level 8 State Champion and was honored in representing Tennessee in the Regional Competition. There, she placed 4th in the Region! Kennedy has been a Level 10 gymnast for NGTC for two years, and her senior year, she competed as a Level 10 Bars specialist. Kennedy began coaching for NGTC in August of 2015. Experience
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"Charla and I love this place. Coach Kennedy is awesome! Thanks for all you do!!"
-Latoya d.
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About Coach Cassie
Cassie was a competitive gymnast in Louisiana for 12 years. She continued her gymnastics career at Centenary College of Louisiana, where she studied Biological Sciences. Cassie competed on vault during her freshman year, retiring after her team competed at nationals. She continued to help in the gym at Centenary as a student coach and assistant until she graduated in May 2014. Cassie began coaching tumbling classes for cheerleaders in the fall of 2013 until moving to Tennessee in the spring of 2016. Before graduating high school, Cassie's coaches honored her with the "Most Positive Attitude" Award, which she uses in her coaching to help and encourage her students. Experience
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"SUCH A WONDERFUL PLACE! WE HAVE BEEN HERE 1.5 YEARS AND WE SEE NO END IN SIGHT. WONDERFUL PROGRAMS AND FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES. GREAT STAFF, FANTASTIC SCHOOL!" -ALISSA M.
