A Place Where Fun, Family, and Learning Come Together
Our experienced instructors tailor their approach to each child’s unique needs and learning style, ensuring progress at every level. Families love our inclusive environment, exciting events like Showcases and recitals, and the wide range of programs that grow with their children. With strong values, professional instruction, and a focus on personal growth, we’re more than a gym—we’re a community.
Core Values
Where Confidence Grows, and Connections Thrive
Safety
Integrity
Fun
Development
Community
Our Programs
What We Do
Gymnastics
Gymnastics builds strength, skill, and confidence from basics to advanced.
Yoga
Help children build strength, coordination, confidence, and mindfulness through fun, movement and relaxation techniques.
Cheer
Cheer Prep teaches jumps, stunts, tumbling, and cheerleading fundamentals.
Tumbling
Tumbling builds strength, control, flexibility, and confidence through floor skills.
Competitive Teams
Athletes train year-round to compete in cheer and gymnastics events.
Swim & Gym
Kids ages 4+ will enjoy a fun, structured day filled with movement, learning, and play.
Clinics
Skill clinics teach drills and techniques for faster progress.
Coaching Staff & Expertise
At Planet Gymnastics, our instructors, coaches, and management team are the foundation of everything we do. Each program is led by a dedicated manager who oversees curriculum, staff, and athletes at that level, ensuring a highly personalized and professional experience.
Our team is committed to ongoing growth and education. Each year, select staff attend USA Gymnastics training events, collaborating with professionals nationwide to stay ahead of industry trends. Our team has also been invited to present at Regional and National Congresses, showcasing the innovative programs developed within our organization.
All coaches and managers are USAG Safety Certified and hold:
- USAG Professional Development Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- NCSI Background Check
Miss Nicole
Mr. Nick
Is our Operations Manager. Nick has worked with children in academic and theatrical settings for twenty years, serving him well at Planet Gymnastics. Nick graduated from The Los Angeles Film School in Hollywood, California, and has been actively involved in theater both onstage and behind the scenes for the last three decades. He also stays active within the independent film community. His ability to keep the children engaged and entertained when they attend his classes is paramount to his success. Nick has flourished as a gymnastics instructor over his years here and is one of our prime instructors. His responsibilities as Operations Manager are social media and marketing, overseeing office operations, scheduling classes and staff shifts, amongst many other tasks!
Email him at [email protected]
Miss Gina
Is also our Operations Manager and our Rocket Cheer Program Manager. Gina has a bachelor’s degree in Sport Fitness and Leisure Studies from Salem State College. Rocket Cheer’s inaugural season was in 2006, with Gina as head coach. With over 20 years of cheerleading experience, Gina has served as a coach, competitor, and choreographer. Gina holds certifications with USA Gymnastics and the United States All-Star Federation. Rocket Cheer has several State and National titles and multiple appearances at the Cheerleading Summit in Orlando, FL. Gina has one child, a current gymnast and cheerleader at Planet Gymnastics.
Email her at [email protected]
Miss Lisa
Is our Tiny Tumblers and Babies in Motion Program Manager. She graduated from the University of Hartford with a BS in Human Services and a minor in Psychology. Physical fitness and athletics have always been important to her. She started working at Planet Gymnastics in 1997. Lisa was invited to speak at the 2004 USAG National Congress held in Anaheim, California, and the 2004 USAG Regional Congress held in Newton, MA. Her presentation was entitled: “Who’s in Charge Anyway? Creative Approaches to Co-Teaching a Parent-Child Program”. Lisa has two wonderful children and a beautiful granddaughter!
Email her at [email protected]
Miss Mandy
Is our Preschool Program Manager and has been with Planet Gymnastics since 1997! She started assisting gymnastics classes at 16 and has stayed with it since. Mandy has worked with the USAG Junior Olympic Team and recreational, preschool, and Tiny Tumblers classes. Mandy makes it a priority for all athletes in the School Age Preschool Program to leave class feeling like they have accomplished something by incorporating many opportunities in each gymnastics-level lesson plan. She has four children between 25 and 33 and a handful of wonderful grandchildren!
Email her at [email protected]
Miss Erin
Is our Recreational and Instructor-Recommended Classes Manager. She has been teaching gymnastics for twenty years and was formerly a gymnast at the YMCA. Erin coaches our XCEL Gold and XCEL Bronze Mini Teams.
You can reach Erin at [email protected]
Miss Shahan
Is our Training and Yoga Manager. She has an extensive background in gymnastics, with over 30 years as an athlete and coach. She graduated from the Isenberg School of Management with an MBA in business management. Shahan has been certified to teach yoga since 2015. Shahan can also be found at the gym, coaching preschool and school-age athletes and our Xcel Bronze Prep Team. She works with all employees to ensure everybody is up to date with the training provided by USA Gymnastics. She is also responsible for coordinating management and non-management to attend the Annual USA Gymnastics Congress to expand individuals’ gymnastics knowledge.
Email her at [email protected]
Miss Ashley
Is our Special Events/Swim and Gym Manager. She has been doing gymnastics for thirteen years. She has her BS from Framingham State with a nutrition major and a psychology minor. She holds a personal training certificate and has worked with small group training for a few years. Ashley coaches all levels of classes and our Gymnastics Team. She loves to hike and is an animal lover.
You can reach her at [email protected]
