Business Details
44 Years
experience
Fallbrook Gymnastics Classes for All Ages
Founded in 1982 by Dean & Debbie Capelotti, Fallbrook Gymnastics has dedicated over four decades to fostering physical development, self-discipline, and leadership through gymnastics. Our family-oriented environment welcomes participants from toddler age through adulthood, offering structured programs that balance skill-building with enjoyment. With expertise in recreational and competitive disciplinesincluding Women's Artistic, Trampoline & Tumbling, and Power TeamGymwe emphasize individual progress and team camaraderie.Our certified coaches, including USA Gymnastics Safety Certified professionals, guide students through age-appropriate curricula designed to build strength, confidence, and lifelong skills. Recognized as an approved vendor for local enrichment programs, we maintain a legacy of nurturing multi-generational athletes while upholding rigorous safety and instructional standards.
Services
Recreational Gymnastics
Competitive Teams
Trampoline & Tumbling
Power TeamGym
Performance Team
Mom & Me Classes
Teen Recreational
Open Gym Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in gymnastics instruction and youth development.
- Our USA Gymnastics Safety Certified coaches prioritize safe, progressive skill progression.
- We provide structured pathways from beginner classes to competitive team programs.
- Our family-friendly environment encourages parental involvement and community building.
- We specialize in multi-generational athlete development with proven leadership outcomes.
Services
Recreational Gymnastics
Structured classes for ages 3-18 focusing on fundamental skill development across all gymnastics apparatus. Our progressive curriculum builds strength, coordination, and confidence through safe, instructor-led sessions. Ideal for beginners seeking physical development and foundational gymnastics knowledge.
Competitive Teams
Advanced programs for dedicated athletes in Women's Artistic, Trampoline & Tumbling, and Power TeamGym disciplines. Training emphasizes skill mastery, routine execution, and competition preparation under certified coaching staff. Requires commitment to regular practice schedules and competitive meet participation.
Trampoline & Tumbling
Specialized instruction in trampoline skills, double mini-trampoline techniques, and tumbling passes. Classes cater to recreational participants and competitive athletes, focusing on aerial awareness, control, and progression through skill levels with safety-certified guidance.
Performance Team
Non-competitive group performances combining gymnastics elements with creative choreography. Participants develop teamwork skills while learning routines that blend acrobatics, dance, and synchronized movements in a supportive, artistic environment without competitive pressure.
Mom & Me Classes
Interactive sessions for toddlers aged 1-2 years with parental participation. Focuses on basic coordination through guided exercises, obstacle courses, and play-based activities that introduce gymnastics fundamentals while fostering parent-child bonding in a structured setting.
People
Dean Capelotti
Coach/Co-Owner
Co-founder of Fallbrook Gymnastics since 1984, Dean writes for Technique magazine and serves as a clinician for national gymnastics seminars. He has dedicated over four decades to developing youth athletes and advancing gymnastics education.
Debbie Capelotti
Co-Owner
BA in Physical Education and former junior high instructor, Debbie brings 40+ years of coaching experience. A USA Gymnastics Safety Certified professional with multiple state championship accolades, she focuses on athlete development and program leadership.
George Hery
Acrobatics Coach
Specializes in freestyle acrobatics and competitive team training. George is a two-time All-American gymnast, National Vault Champion, and former World Professional Trampoline Champion with extensive experience mentoring elite athletes.
Questions
What age groups do your gymnastics programs cater to?
We offer programs for children as young as 1 year old through college-age adults, with structured classes for toddlers, school-age children, and teens.
Do you offer both recreational and competitive gymnastics options?
Yes, we provide recreational classes for skill development and three competitive disciplines: Women's Artistic, Trampoline & Tumbling, and Power TeamGym.
What safety certifications do your coaches hold?
Our coaching staff includes USA Gymnastics Safety Certified professionals with decades of combined experience in gymnastics instruction and athlete development.
How can my child transition from recreational to competitive gymnastics?
Students can advance through our structured levels, participating in recreational meets or testing to join our competitive teams based on skill readiness.
Are parents allowed to observe classes?
Yes, we maintain a family-friendly environment where parents are welcome to stay and watch their children's progress during sessions.