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Carolina Elite Gymnastics Academy
THE MOST DIVERSE AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTION IN EASTERN NC
Open Gyms Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00pm-9:00pm
Adults, Ninjas, Gymnasts, Tumblers all welcome!
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Take a tour of all our Programs from Optional, Xcel, Rec and Ninja. Call 252-269-8095 to set up a Trial Class or Team Evaluation
Owners and Staff
Owners and Staff
Adam and April Mitchell, Owners
Owner Adam Mitchell is the most highly certified Gymnastics Professional in both NC and all Region 8.
Adam was voted NC USA Gymnastics Coach of The Year for 2016 by his fellow NC Coaches and holds the following USAG Certifications:
*National Coach, Women's Program
*National Coach, Men's Program
*National Judge, Men's Program
*Level 10 Judge, Women's Program & NCAA
*State and Regional Clinician
*Meet Director
*Safety Certified
*Safe Sport Certified
*Professional Member
*Business Executive Certification
*Recreational Gymnastics Director Certification
*First Aid
Other certifications include:
*NCAA Gymnastics Judge and Meet Ref
*AAU Gymnastics Judge
*NCATA Execution Official
*Personal Fitness Trainer, NESTA
*AED, Adult, Infant and Child CPR, Red Cross and AHA
* Positive Coaching Alliance, AAU
Adam has personally coached many State, Regional and National Champions in the JO program and has transitioned dozens of athletes from USA Gymnastics JO and Elite Programs to Division 1, 2 and 3 NCAA teams.
Adam has been active coaching in the Elite Program for nearly a decade.
Adam is active in USA Gymnastics' Xcel Program as well as AAU Gymnastics in North Carolina and has mentored dozens of athletes into coaching and/or judging positions through USA Gymnastics.
His goal is to give each of his athletes every possible opportunity to safely reach their goals in the sport of Gymnastics.
Owner and Business Manager April Mitchell brings a special touch to Carolina Elite with years of background in Retail, Customer Service, and Banking.
April is also a business-trained member of USA Gymnastics and will always greet you with a smile.
Shannon
Competitive Team Coach, Rec Instructor.
Shannon is a Certified Junior Olympic Development Level Coach as well as First Aid and Meet Director Certified through USA Gymnastics and has produced State and Regional Champions in the Xcel Program.
Sabra
Competitive Team Assistant Coach, Rec Instructor, Choreographer
Sabra is one of our senior gymnasts and choreographer extraordinaire.
Lucas
Competitive Team, Ninja, Tumbling & Boys Coach
Coach Lucas comes to us from Texas and is an active member of the US Navy. Lucas coaches our Men’s Team, Boy’s Rec and Ninja Programs.
Samaria
Competitive Team Coach
Coach Sam is a former Level 9 gymnast and works with our Bronze Team and all levels of our Rec Program athletes.
Becca
Choreographer
Becca is a senior member of our Competitve Team as well as Ninja and choreographer extraordinaire.
Jolie
Rec Gymnastics Instructor
One of our former Tumblers, Miss Jolie coaches all levels of our Girl’s Rec Gymnastics Program.
Lexie
Rec Gymnastics Instructor
A licensed Teacher and Reading Specialist, Miss Lexie coaches all levels of our Girl’s Rec Gymnastics Program.
Kayley
Rec Gymnastics Instructor
A member of our Women’s Competitive Team, Kayley coaches all levels of our Girl’s Rec Gymnastics Program.
Austin
Men’s Team Coach
Former Elite Gymnast, Austin is an active duty US Marine and assists with our Men’s Team.
Recreational Gymnastics
For all your fun gymnastics needs! Our Rec Program offers athletes of any age and ability level the chance to enjoy safe and fun gymnastics instruction by our well-trained and Safety Certified staff.
Rec Gymnastics Classes
Beat the heat! Our Air-Conditioned Facility is open for evening summer classes.
Please call our office for personalized customer service in enrolling your child. 252-269-8095
Ninja Classes
Ninja and Obstacle Course Training
Carolina Elite is the only gym in Eastern NC with a Warped Wall, Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Course, Trampoline and Loose-Foam Pit.
NINJA OPEN GYMS AVAILABLE TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 7:00-9:00PM
Ninja Malachi
Our Facility
Carolina Elite provides a full range of training equipment including the largest in-ground Loose-Foam Training Pit in Eastern NC, new AAI Regulation Spring Floor, Elite Uneven Bars, new Tumble Trak, 7 Regulation Length Balance Beams, climbing ropes and a full array of Rec gymnastics equipment.
Our in-ground pit is AAI's most modern design with covered 8"X8" cubes and is the only in-ground foam pit in Carteret County and all of the Crystal Coast. The pit is accessible from all 4 training apparatus as well as trampoline.
Our new parent observation area is spacious, temperature controlled and offers free wifi.
Largest in-ground pit in Eastern NC and the only one in Carteret County and the Crystal Coast.
New competition spring floor with pit access.
7 Regulation Length Balance Beams, 3 with pit access.
Newly remodeled parent observation area and pro shop offers free wifi.
Bars training area
Women’s Team
Competitive Xcel, Levels 8-10 and Elite Programs
Check out our full range of competitive programs! Carolina Elite offers competitive opportunities for Xcel and Optional athletes and is the only facility in Eastern NC with current International Elite Program athletes.
What We Do
2018/2019 Team & Rec Class Information
2018/2019 Rec Class Information
No Annual Registration Fees!
2018/2019 Competitive Event Schedule
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Men’s Team
Carolina Elite is the only gymnastics facility in the area to offer a Competitive Men’s Program.
Men’s Team Coaching Staff
From left to right:
Coach Austin, former Elite Gymnast and Assistant Men’s Team Coach is also an active duty US Marine and coaches between deployments.
Coach Adam, former Competitive Gymnast, National Coach for USAG Men’s Program and Nationally Rated Judge
Coach Lucas, Men’s Team Head Coach and active duty Naval Officer
Men’s Team
Pommels/Parallel Bars Gym
After School Pickup
Proudly offering After School Pickup from:
Bogue Sound Elementary
Croatan High School
White Oak Elementary
Call 252-269-8095 for info or to enroll!
Parties
Carolina Elite is Available to Host your Event!
Mental Training Workshops
Carolina Elite offers Monthly Mental Training Workshops for it's Team Members
Marina Galante, M.S.
Monthly Mental Training Webinar Workshops
Formerly one of Mr. Adam's Level 10 gymnasts, Marina was a Full Scholarship Division 1 Collegiate Gymnast at West Virginia University and has background coaching Gymnastics at the collegiate level.
After pursing her passion for mental training, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology from West Virginia University, and a Master of Science in Kinesiology and Health with an emphasis in Psychosocial Sport Studies at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Marina has assisted a variety of athletes enhance their performance and mental skills, including but not limited to collegiate athletes in gymnastics, diving, soccer, track, and more, as well as youth athletes in gymnastics.
Marina currently conducts monthly workshop sessions hosted by Carolina Elite on a variety of sport topics designed to boost performance.
Mental Training
Carolina Elite hosts monthly Mental Training Workshops led by Marina Galante, M.S. and Doctoral Student at University of Nevada.
Marina designs individualized and group performance programming to fit each of her client's unique needs. Current workshops with Carolina Elite gymnasts and coaches are aimed towards improving performance on a variety of topics, including but not limited to goal setting, overcoming mental blocks, improving confidence, enhancing concentration, mental choreography, and more! For more information or any questions, please contact Marina at MarinaPerformanceCoach@gmail.com
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