Your Best Coaches, Could Already Be In Your Gym...

Train them over time & allow development through observation, critical thinking & leadership.

2026 Cohort Enrollment

Why This Matters

Staffing a gym shouldn't feel like a revolving doors. With TILT, you can:

💡 Develop a staff pipeline from athletes you already know and trust.
💰 Save time and money on recruiting and training outsiders.
📈 Improve retention by keeping teens invested in your gym through leadership opportunities.
🏆 Strengthen your culture with homegrown leaders who understand your values.

How It Works

Enroll Your Gym: Sign up your gym and book an on-boarding meeting.
Assign Mentor Coaches: One mentor for every 3 athletes (we’ll guide their role).
Announce the program: Spread the word to your gym using our email templates, flyers or social media posts.
Accept Athlete Applications: Use TILTs editable application for your athletes to show their interest.
Monthly Training: Teens complete online lessons and activities as well as in-gym observations and join a live Zoom call each month.
Apply in the Gym: Teens practice leadership, judging, and coaching alongside your staff.
Watch Them Grow: By the end, you’ll have a pool of confident, trained teens ready to step into staff roles.

*Exact Cost Dependent Upon # of Enrolled Athletes

👉 Enroll Your Gym

FAQ for Gyms

Q: Who pays for TILT—the gym or the parents?
A: Either model works. Some gyms roll it into tuition, others have families cover athlete fees directly.

Q: What does my License Fee Cover?
A: Your license fee covers access for each mentor coach to the online program, as well as support and check-ins with mentor coaches.

Q: What if an athlete misses a Zoom?
A: All sessions are recorded and available to catch up online.

Q: Do gyms need to supply materials?
A: Online modules, Activities, and lesson structures are provided. There are optional activities that require posterboard, markers & basic office supplies that are not provided. Mentor coaches simply guide and give feedback.

Q: Can gyms join anytime?
A: New cohorts start every 3 months (January, April, July, October).

Q: What Judging Rules does TILT teach?
A: The judging sections are based on your gyms competitive association. Currently, we have options for NGA, USAG and MAGA. If your gym does a different association, reach out!

What They’ll Learn in TILT Year 1

Over 9 months, TILT participants build skills in coaching, judging, and gym administration while connecting it all back to their own gymnastics. Each month focuses on a new theme and practical application.

Gym Foundations & Safety – Understand the history of gymnastics, your club’s policies, and why safety is always the #1 priority.
Communication & Learning Styles – Practice verbal, non-verbal, and written communication, and learn how to teach different types of learners.
Structuring a Class – Discover how to create lesson plans, run warm-ups, games, and cool-downs, and keep classes safe and fun.
Skill Deconstruction – Learn to break down skills into progressions and drills that help young athletes succeed.
Preschool & Beginner Development – Gain experience in planning and coaching early-level gymnastics, including themed lessons that keep kids engaged.
Coaching in Action – Step into live coaching experiences, practice lesson plans, and reflect on your growth with mentor feedback.
Judging Fundamentals – Learn shorthand, deductions, scoring basics, and even practice “live judging” routines.
Gym Administration – Explore behind-the-scenes skills like creating rotation schedules, marketing, and staff training ideas.
Final Project – Wrap up the year with a leadership project that applies what you’ve learned to your own gym community.

Upcoming Zoom Seminars

Tuesday, September 16 2:00pm CST

Tuesday, October 14 12:00pm CST

Free Registration