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 Mango

Assistant Director

Hello! My name is Kaitlyn, also known as Coach Mango. I have been teaching both recreational and competitive gymnastics since 2015. I have a passion for fitness, coaching, and working with kids! In my free time, I like to do yoga, go hiking, and travel. I love being a coach because I get to see children learn new skills, tackle challenges, and have tons of fun all at the same time. I was a gymnast myself for about 6 years before becoming a coach. My personal experience in children’s fitness helped me become stronger, healthier, and happier, and I hope to help the children that I coach reap these same benefits! I want the kiddos I work with to feel more confident in themselves and their abilities, be excited about fitness, and always leave class with a smile on their face.

Coach Starfish

Hello!!! My name is Mlynn, but better known as Coach Starfish. I am originally from Indiana, but now a proud Texan. I started dance when I was 3, and started competing at the age of 5 until 16. l've always had a passion for dance. I now put my knowledge and passion for dancing into being a dance coach. My favorite part of coaching is seeing the kids' confidence grow throughout classes. Most importantly putting a smile on their face is the best reward I can ask for!

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!