Foothills Gymnastics

"I would not recommend this gym to anyone who is looking to compete on a team level. For the amount you pay in team tuition, travel and fees. Your gymnast isn’t getting the hours, coaching or progression they should be. There is a lot of time spent watching coaches talk, kids looking for direction and overall confusion/chaos and inappropriate responses from coaches to redirect focus. They have the kids perform the skills but lack finesse and fail to shape, and spot the kids. The coaching style is unprofessional. It is not a healthy competitive environment for the gymnast. Most of the coaches are very young and have been training at the gym, turned 16 and have been handed a job. They lack the experience needed to coach. If you’re interested in the recreational side-I know there are not a lot of options for “play” for kids in Hickory. If you plan to use this gym for a fun after school activity, I would recommend staying and watching those sessions, the recreational side is ok. Often you can hear coaches or the after school program lead screaming at kids, shouting phrases like “you’re not trying hard enough”. If you’re interested in a competitive program, I would recommend making the drive out of town for your gymnast."

"Do not have a Birthday party here only gave kids hour to jump and 30 mins to have the party. They literally make the kids stop jumping and you can’t shorten your party to let the kids jump longer biggest waste of money ever felt rushed and hurried the whole time and half of our family missed the party. Save your money go Chucky cheese or Defy."

"Unfortunately, our family did not have a positive experience at Foothills. After 4 years of loyal membership, we experienced inappropriate and unprofessional behavior from one of the new coaches. Our concerns were met with an unsympathetic response and a blatant disregard for the safety and well-being of the students. The gym has continued to deteriorate, along with the quality of instruction."

"We go to Foothills Gymnastics for their Open Pond and my toddler loves it! The staff is always really friendly and helpful, and my toddler is able to just run and explore. It's an easy and inexpensive place to go to get some of his energy out!"

"This place needs help!! I called days before and even filled out the class request that was available on the website, just to show up and tell me that everything is full til next week. I drove 45 mins to bring my little girl. Took her to get a new outfit and everything. She was so happy, she told everyone at her school she was starting. Now you have mad her cry. I got nothing but hate for this business!!! ********* Update your website and get it together. This is the 2nd review I’ve seen about making kids cry."