Coach Sparkles

Chief Operating Officer

Hello! My name is Leigh but the kiddos know me as Coach Sparkles! I am the Chief Operating Officer of Gym Station. I started my journey with Gym Station in 2016 and have had the privilege of holding many titles within the company. I started off as a lead dance coach in DFW, then became the Assistant Director, Dance Director, then Director of Operations and now Chief Operating Officer! My passion for teaching children started in highschool when I taught competitive dance teams. I went on to receive a BFA in dance from The University of North Texas and moved to Chicago to teach Hubbard Street's Youth Dance Program. Once I moved back to DFW and started working for Gym Station, I quickly found that my passion for teaching children had grown in so many ways! Getting to teach not only dance but gymnastics, sports and fitness to children has been an absolute joy! I get to share the importance of living a healthy active lifestyle with hundreds of children each week and that makes my job awesome!

Coach Beans

Assistant Chief Operating Officer and Director of Operations

Hey guys! My name is Josh but I'm better known as Coach Beans. I'm 25 years old and I absolutely love my job as Director of Operations here in Austin. I was born and raised in central Texas and don't plan on leaving any time soon. I've been crazy about sports and physical activity my entire life and it's truly an honor to be spreading that excitement to your kids! My number one goal at Gym Station is to create a fun, creative, and exciting atmosphere where your kids can learn the importance of health and exercise. Some of the things I like to do in my free time include golfing, playing pickle ball, and hanging out with friends. I can't wait to meet your children and teach them all kinds of fun ways to practice their skills!

Coach Bingo

What’s up guys it’s Coach Bingo! Better known as Nick. I was born and raised around Austin my whole life. I grew up playing every sport and by the time I got to high school, I played football, basketball and baseball for my HS team. After High School, I went to play baseball in college at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. When I’m not coaching, I’m always at sporting events or playing outside with my dogs. Loving sports, I grew to love coaching kids, as I coached many kids baseball camps. Being a good role model and putting smiles on kids faces goes a long way! Now, since I’ve moved back from college, Gym Station is the perfect place for me!! I love coaching and having fun with kiddos.

Coach Happy

Hi friends! I am Nadeen (Coach Happy), and I have been dancing through life since I was 7-years-old! I grew up competing in studio dance and was proud to serve as Lieutenant Colonel on my high school’s varsity dance team. In college, I continued to share my love of dance by teaching little ones jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballet, and contemporary dance. I earned my bachelor's degree in Family and Child Development from Texas State University and have spent over 10 amazing years in early childhood education as a teacher, instructional coach, and curriculum coordinator. When I’m not taking dance classes myself, I’m teaching grown-ups dance classes, crafting up something creative, spending time with my wonderful family, or spoiling my sassy cat, Rainbow! I’m SO excited to bring my love of movement and Child Development to The Gym Station! My goal is to create a fun, safe space where every child feels free to express themselves, build confidence, and discover just how amazing they are. Let’s dance, learn, and grow together!

Coach Sunshine

Howdy Y’all! I’m Coach Sunshine! I’ve been tumbling, twirling, and giggling my way through life since I was little, and now I get to share that joy with little ones! I first discovered my love for coaching when I taught my younger siblings their very first forward rolls on a quilt spread out on my Mema’s porch — and I’ve been hooked ever since. I love seeing little steps turn into big confidence!  These days, I bring plenty of energy, patience, and sunshine to every preschool gymnastics and sports class! My favorite thing in the world is watching tiny athletes light up when they try something new and realize, “Hey, I can do this!” I can’t wait to cheer on your little one and help them find their shine!