Iowa Gym-Nest

Established in 1973 as a gymnastics school the Iowa Gym-Nest has become a full service sports facility for gymnastics, Taekwon-Do, power tumbling, sports camps, youth fitness and play groups. Our gymnastics programs begin with children 12 months of age and include programs for all ability levels, from those who need special help to those with exceptional ability. Our Taekwon-Do, and power tumbling have programs for children ages 5 and older.


We are Iowa’s largest gymnastics school with over thirteen hundred students in two locations that total over 23,000 square feet. Both locations offer state of the art equipment including in-ground trampolines and landing pits for safe learning. Our preschool gyms feature specialized equipment for smaller children. The martial arts room located at our Coralville location features wall-to-wall matting, full length mirrors and is air-conditioned.

 

Paige and Brian Roth are pleased to be the new owners of Iowa Gym-Nest. Paige has worked at IGN for nearly 22 years and has managed the Coralville location for the last 12 years. It is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream of Paige's to own Iowa Gym-Nest. Brian is a CPA who will manage the business side of IGN. Both Brian and Paige are dedicated to upholding the strong values of integrity, honesty, and fairness that have been the foundation upon which IGN has stood for the past 38 years. 

The Team

We are proud to have the best-trained, most knowledgable staff in the area. We provide USA Gymnastics continuing education, USAG Safety Certification, and First Aid/CPR training to all of our staff.  Each of our staff are committed to instructing your child in a safe and positive manner, staying true to our mission to develop happy, healthy, confident children by providing the best sports instruction available!

Owners

Paige Roth

Owner

  • B.S. in Mathematics, K-12 Teaching Certification University of Iowa
  • USAG Professional Member
  • USAG Safety Certification
  • USAG Kindergym Accreditation
  • USAG Skill Certification
  • USAG Meet Director
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • USAG High Performance Coach
  • USAG National Staff Member
  • Iowa USAG Coach of the Year
  • Region IV USAG XCEL Representative
  • 28 years gymnastics teaching experience
  • Former Class I gymnast at Siouxland Gymnastics Academy, Sioux City, Iowa

Managers/Program Directors

Sandie Ubben

Office Manager

Coralville Camp/Special Events Director

Jill Bednarz

Recreation Director

Coralville Facilities Director

 

  • B.A. Health and Human Physiology, University of Iowa
  • USAG Professional Member
  • USAG Safety Certification
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • Former Gold Level gymnast Jacobs's Gymnastics, Waukee, Iowa
  • Eight years gymnastics teaching experience

 

Mary Jimenez

Kindergym Program Director

 

  • USAG Professional Member
  • USAG Safety Certification
  • USAG HOT Certification
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • Daughters:  Aaliyah is a Level 9 gymnast on IGN's JO Team and Isabel is a two time National Qualifier on IGN's tumbling team

 "I enjoy working with the kids and helping them to set goals and achieve them!"

 

Mary Wise

Gilrs Team Director

  • B.S. in Spanish and Exercise Science with an emphasis in fitness, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
  • USAG Professional Member
  • USAG Safety Certification
  • USAG Meet Director
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • Iowa TOPs Director
  • 15 years of gymnastics teaching experience
  • Former Level 8 gymnast at Heart of the Valley YMCA

  

Ryan Pearson

Boys Team Director

Tumbling Team Director

 

  • USAG Professional Member
  • USTA Professional Member
  • AAU Professional Member
  • USAG Safety Certification
  • USTA Safety Certification
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • Former gymnast Lake Park High School, Roselle, Illinois

 

Ali Treloar

Iowa City Facilities Director

Marketing Director

  • USAG Professional Member
  • USAG Safety Certification
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • Graduated from Iowa State University
  • Former JO gymnast, Iowa Gym-Nest

Jodi Krueger

Birthday Party Director

Iowa City Camp/Special Event Director

Jamie Civitate

XCEL Director

XCEL Team Coach

 

  • Attending Mount Mercy College on a soccer scholarship
  • USAG Professional Member
  • USAG Safety Certified
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • Jamie was a Level 7 gymnast at Metro Gymnastics in Des Moines, Iowa

 

Tae Kwon Do

Troy Norpel

  • Tae Kwon Do Instructor
  • 4th Degree Black Belt
  • 20 years of experience
  • Junior Olympic Coach
  • Assistant Coach – University of Iowa National Collegiate Tae Kwon Do Team
  • Graduated from University of Iowa – 1991 – BFA in Graphic Design
  • Owner of Kingdom Graphics

Married (Sarah) and 2 children (Aurora – 6) & (Jayce – 3)



Instructional and Support Staff

A.J. Carr

Boy's Team Coach

Recreation Class Teacher

  • Associates of Applied Science Degree, Kaplan University 
  • USAG Professional Member
  • USAG Safety Certification
  • USAG Fundamentals Of Gymnastics Certification
  • EMT-b
  • CPR Instructor
  • Certified Medical Assistant

 

A.J. was a competitive gymnast and his daughter, Gracie is a Level 4 on IGN's JO Team.

 

"I enjoy being a part of the IGN family. Being able to work with all of the kids and seeing them progress is very rewarding."

 

Alyson-Rose Weber

Kindergym Class Teacher

  • Graduated from the University of Iowa
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certified

Brittany Appel

Recreation Class Teacher

  • Current University of Iowa Student
  • Former Iowa Gym-Nest Level 7 Team Member
  • USAG Introductory Coach Member
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certified

"I love working with the kids. It is a wonderful atmosphere at IGN and all of the co-workers are very nice and fun to be around. I love working here!"

Chelsey Robertson

Prep Team Coach

Recreation Class Teacher

  • Current student Kirkwood College, Iowa City
  • Former Iowa Gym-Nest Level 7 Team Member
  • USAG Professional Member
  • USAG Safety Certification
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certified

Corinne "Buffy" Buffo

Girl's JO Team Coach

  • Current student University of Iowa
  • Former Iowa Gym-Nest Level 9 Team Member and 2 time National Qualifier
  • USAG Professional Member
  • USAG Safety Certfication
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certified

 

"I enjoy working with a great group of girls, who all love gymnastics and are ready to learn new things!"

 

Hannah Feeney

Recreation Class Teacher

Kindergym Class Teacher

 

  • Current student University of Iowa
  • Former Iowa Gym-Nest Level 6 Team Member
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification

Hilary Hilsabeck

Recreation Class Teacher

Tumbling Team Coach

  • B.A. in Communication Studies, University of Iowa
  • USTA Professional Member
  • AAU Professional Member
  • USTA Safety Certification
  • USTA Judges Rating
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certified
  • Gymnast for 12 years
  • Competitive Tumbling for 5 years at Winterset Gymnastics
  • Competitive Cheerleading for 4 years

"I love working with the kids to help them set goals and achieve those goals. I get so excited, do a happy dance and clap my hands together when they accomplish what they have been working on! I also love the supportive staff, I know that if I have any questions, I can grab another coach in the gym and they will help me out."

 

"Gymnastics is one of the best sports a child can paraticipate in because it prepares you for the rest of your life! Whether you want to be a professional soccer player, artist or doctor, gymnastics helps you build a physical, mental, and social framework you can take with you anywhere."

 

Jordan Hayes

Recreation Class Teacher

  • Currently attending Mt. Mercy University, studying Elementary and Early Childhood Education
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • Was a gymnast at Iowa Gym-Nest for 14 years

"I am devoted to working with the students at IGN and seeing not only achievement within their gymnastics skills but personal growth as well.  I enjoy the friendships built through the coaching staff and the pride we all take in working at IGN.  I love knowing that every time I go to work I am helping a child learn and develop to their best personal potential."

 

Jori Robertson

Recreation Class Teacher

  • Current Level 10 Gymnast, Iowa Gym-Nest; 3 time National Qualifier
  • USAG Athlete Member
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certified

Justin Roth

Recreation Class Teacher

Birthday Party Teacher

  • Former Level 6 Gymnast, Iowa Gym-Nest
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certfied

Kat FitzGibbons

Recreation Class Teacher

Kindergym Class Teacher

  • Australian Certifications
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certified
  • First Aid Certified

Lisa Leathers

Kindergym Class Teacher

Recreation Class Teacher

  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certified
  • Lisa's daughter, Bailey, is a current member of IGN's Level 6/7 JO Team

Michelle Wayne

Kindergym Class Teacher

Recreation Class Teacher

  • Current student University of Iowa
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification

Shelby Carlson

Coralville Birthday Party Supervisor

Kindergym Class Teacher

Recreation Class Teacher

  • Current student University of Iowa Tippie School of Business
  • JD Candidate 2015
  • Graduate, NYU - independent film production
  • Shelby is a former IGN team member, 1997-2000
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certfication
  • CPR Certified

Suzy Barker

Recreation Class Teacher

  • Graduate, University of Iowa
  • Suzy's daughter, Haidyn is a current member of IGN's Prep Team
  • USAG Introductory Coach Membership
  • USAG Safety Certification
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certified

Tatiana Bedell

Recreation Class Teacher

  • Current member of IGN's JO Level 8 Team
  • USAG Athlete Member
  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certified

Rebecca Corso

Recreation Class Teacher

 

  • USAG Professional Member
  • USAG Safety Certified

Aaliyah O'Connell

Recreation Class Teacher

 

  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certified
  • USAG Athlete Member
  • Current Iowa Gym-Nest Competitive Team Member

Tayler Whitters

Recreation Class Teacher

 

  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • Former Iowa Gym-Nest Competitive Team Member

Roan Cushing

Freestyle Gymnastics (Parkour) Instructor

Birthday Party and Camp Staff

Madisen Grande

Iowa City Birthday Party Supervisor

 

  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certification

Alex Hayes

 

  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certification

Stella Thompson

 

  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Former Iowa Gym-Nest Competitive Gymnast

Alitza Shutt

 

  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Current Iowa Gym-Nest Competitive Gymnast

Mikinna Kerns

 

  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • Current Iowa Gym-Nest Competitive Gymnast

Geneva Conrad

 

  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • Current Iowa Gym-Nest Competitive Gymnast

Hannah Brown

 

  • USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Certification
  • CPR Certification

Office Staff

Sue Hughes

Receptionist

  

Involved in gymnastics her entire adult life with two daughters, Paige and Piper, competing at Siouxland Gymnastics in Sioux City and two grandchildren, Justin and Jayden, competing at Iowa Gym-Nest.

Cami Grabeel

Receptionist

 

"i enjoy being a part of a team of people who's work is for the benefit of kids. Children are our future! :)"

 

Kelley Ruskey

Receptionist

Mandy Mallicoat

Receptionist