RETURN FROM COVID UPDATE
The Illinois Gymnastics Community has worked hard to be able to reopen in Phase 3! AGI is utilizing the Illinois Youth Sports Reopening Guidelines in conjunction with USA Gymnastics Industry standards to ensure a safe and healthy post-coved gym environment!
The 2020-21 Season Has Begun!
No matter what your child’s goals, AGI has the program for you!
Our USA Gymnastics Certified Coaching Staff
Amanda is a USAG-Certified National Coach with over 30 years of competitive gymnastics experience as a gymnast and coach. Amanda has single-handedly trained over 48 Illinois State Champions, and 4 TOPs National Qualifiers in the past 5 years since founding AGI. Amanda was invited to attend Developmental Invite Camp as a visiting coach at the National Training Center in 2018. She has maintained a volunteer position as USAG TOPs State Manager for Illinois, Missouri and Indiana since 2018.
Amanda Verhaeg
Founder & Director
Greg is a USA Gymnastics Men's and Women's Junior Olympic Coach - trained by USA National Coaching Staff, he has over 5 years of hands-on experience and education. Greg's enthusiasm and positive attitude has allowed him to serve Illinois and Region 5 as an Uneven Bars Specialist. Greg has played a key role at AGI in preparing gymnasts for optional level skills, and TOPs State and National Testing. Greg also maintains the safety of all our apparatus, and can often be seen building AGI new training aids and making improvements to our facility.
Greg Verhaeg
Men's Junior Olympic Head Coach
Christine is a USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Coach with over 20 years of experience in the sport. Christine was an Level 9 gymnast and Collegiate track athlete. She has been integral in the success of AGI's Xcel Program, and is responsible for training Illinois State Individual and Team Champions for 3 years in a row. Christine will be stepping out of Xcel and into our Junior Olympic Program during the 2020-21 season.
Christine Miller
Women's Junior Olympic Head Coach
Addie is a USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Coach who's patient approach instills discipline and technique in our youngest athletes from PreK through Team. Addie plays a key role in developing our future TOPs athletes.
Addie Bednar
Women's Xcel Head Coach
Senyel is a USA Gymnastics Professional with a penchant for foundational development. Senyel started in our program as a recreational and PreK coach and quickly rose to our team coaching staff through her attention to detail and desire for knowledge. Senyel will be applying her skills into our Bronze and Silver Xcel Teams this season.
Senyel Marin
Recreational & Developmental Head Coach
What do our Members Say?
Our daughters been attending classes for about a year. Great instructors and a great facility.
Jeff Stark
We are ready to beat the doors down to get back into the gym this summer! Can't wait to be back!
Amanda Renken
We recently moved from St.Louis to Illinois and we were so nervous about trying to find the right fit for our daughter when it came to a gym. I can’t say enough good things about the owners and coaches at this gym. They are disciplined while still making sure the little ones have fun. They create an environment that sparks a true love for the sport of gymnastics. I’m so lucky to have found this gym and our daughter truly excels under their leadership and coaching!!!
Taylor Spilker
AGI is a fantastic gym. The coach's knowledge and experience is top notch. They know how to get the best out of your gymnast. In a year with the gym my daughter went from a wet noodle to becoming the Illinois Level 4 State All-Around Champion as well a Beam Champion.
Alicia McRae