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 Mermaid

Hello! My name is McKenna A.K.A. Coach Mermaid. I am the Dance Director in Austin, Texas and love it! I first started dancing when I was 6 years old when my parents enrolled me in tap and gymnastics. I picked up dance again in high school when I made the dance/drill team. After high school, I pursued dance and taught at different studios and joined two professional dance companies in the Austin area. When I was surrounded by a team of passionate dancers, that’s when I knew dance was what I wanted to do. I have been teaching dance all around the Austin area since 2013 and with The Gym Station since 2019. I have also worked as an ABA Therapist and provided dance therapy to kids on the spectrum. Teaching is my biggest passion and I love being able to share that passion every day with your kids. My goal is to make others feel creative, inspired, and empowered through dance as often as I can. I can't wait to continue to spread the love and power of dance with the kids I get to see everyday!

Coach Bumblebee

Hello everybody!! My name is Zemirah, also known as Coach Bumblebee. I was born and raised in Washington state and just moved to the Austin area! I did gymnastics and dance for 10 years. I competed for 6 of those years and have had a passion for it my whole life. After that ended I became a coach and coached kids in both gymnastics and dance! I love coaching because I get to help kids find their own talent and passion as they grow. I love being able to give them the confidence they need to continue doing what they love! I am seriously so lucky to be able to do what I do and continue to have fun with these kids everyday!

Coach Mango

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 Sunshine

Howdy! My name is Ressa, also known as Coach Sunshine! I am originally from Tennessee, but a proud Texas Aggie! I am a fairly new recruit to the Austin area. My earliest memory of my love of sports was when I was about 7 years old and I attended my first high School football game. The seats were filled and the crowd was so energetic! The lights made the cheerleaders and the players look like they were glowing! Seeing everyone so outwardly connected and excited about one thing, made them a community. It made me realize that there was something really special and important surrounding the game. Health and fitness has always been a priority in my life, and something I love to share with others. In my free time I like to play tennis, hike, and hang out with my family on our farm. I am so excited to be a part of the Gym Station team! My goal is to make every class memorable and every student feel excited and engaged!

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 Bubbles

Hey! I’m Anna, but you can call me Coach Bubbles! I’m here at Gym Station to help kids discover how awesome being active can be. I believe that fitness should be fun, not a chore, so we’ll be playing games, laughing, and maybe even getting a little silly along the way. I love seeing kids gain confidence and have a blast while getting fit. When I’m not coaching, you’ll probably find me outdoors enjoying life, trying out new food restaurants in Austin, or just having a good time with friends and family. Let’s make fitness a fun adventure together!