Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Child's Gymnastics Journey Starts Here
Founded in 1986 by Franklin natives Scott and Glenda Webster, Harpeth School Of Gymnastics has dedicated over three decades to fostering physical and personal development through gymnastics. Our programs cater to children aged 18 months to 18 years, offering recreational classes, competitive teams, and specialized offerings like adaptive gymnastics and swimming lessons. With an Olympic-sized spring floor, foam pits, and certified equipment, we provide a safe environment where each child receives tailored instruction to build foundational skills, confidence, and discipline.Our family-operated business emphasizes community values, with four generations of the Webster family contributing to daily operations and mentorship. Recognized for producing over 60 national qualifiers in boys' gymnastics, we maintain a commitment to excellence while prioritizing individual growth over competition. With structured programs for preschoolers, tumbling students, and competitive athletes, we ensure every participant develops physical abilities and life skills transferable to all aspects of their lives.
Services
Recreational Gymnastics
Competitive Teams
Tumbling Classes
Adaptive Gymnastics
Swimming Lessons
Birthday Parties
Private Lessons
Parent-Child Classes
Ninja Warrior Training
Preschool Gymnastics
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Established in 1986 with three decades of local gymnastics expertise
- Family-run business with four generations actively involved in operations
- Olympic-standard facility featuring spring floors and safety equipment
- Proven track record qualifying boys' gymnasts to Nationals annually since 2003
- Holistic approach combining physical development with character-building lessons
What people say
Teamwork
Character growth
Expert coaches
Personalized attention
Lifelong skills
Services
Recreational Gymnastics
Structured programs for girls aged 5-13 develop fundamental gymnastics skills across Olympic events. Three distinct levels ensure proper progression while focusing on strength, flexibility, and coordination. Certified instructors prioritize safety while maintaining engaging environments that maximize physical development opportunities through beam, vault, floor, and bar training.
Competitive Teams
Offering boys' and girls' competitive programs with multiple divisions. Boys' team maintains annual Nationals qualification record since 2003. Training includes 7-17 hours weekly across compulsory and optional skill levels. Specialized coaching develops advanced techniques in vault, parallel bars, rings, and trampoline while emphasizing progressive skill mastery before advancement.
Adaptive Gymnastics
Tailored sessions for children with special needs provide inclusive gymnastics experiences. Certified instructors adapt traditional equipment to ensure safe skill development while promoting physical fitness and social interaction. Individualized approaches accommodate various abilities, fostering confidence through achievable challenges and progressive milestones.
Tumbling Classes
Progressive instruction builds from basic rolls to advanced flips and layouts. Three skill levels utilize trampoline and spring floors to develop proper technique. Safety-focused curriculum requires mastery demonstrations before advancing, ensuring correct form development. Classes accommodate students aged six and older seeking cheerleading or general tumbling proficiency.
Preschool Programs
Action-packed classes for 3-5-year-olds combine motor skill development with structured learning. Custom-sized equipment enables safe exploration of fundamental movements across all gymnastics apparatus. Curriculum emphasizes listening skills and self-confidence alongside physical milestones like cartwheels and handstands through engaging, play-based activities.
People
Scott Webster
Owner/Founder
Gymnastics educator with Master's degree in Education from MTSU. Previously schoolteacher and coach, established Harpeth School Of Gymnastics in 1986. Developed competitive program qualifying athletes to Nationals since 2003.
Glenda Webster
Owner/Founder
Business and Early Childhood Education specialist managing operations since 1986. Implemented family values into business philosophy. Oversees administrative systems and community relations while ensuring program quality standards.
Josh Webster
Gym Manager
Second-generation leader managing daily operations. Brings childhood gymnastics experience to staff training and facility management. Coordinates program scheduling and instructor supervision while maintaining safety standards.
Mont Whitson
Senior Coach
Founder of nationally recognized boys' competitive program in 1996. Develops training regimens that have maintained annual Nationals qualification record. Provides mentorship for junior coaches while directing advanced skill development sessions.
Lucas Mendonca
Boys Team Director
Head coach for competitive boys' program coordinates team evaluations and training schedules. Implements technical instruction standards while maintaining safety protocols during practice sessions for all skill divisions.
Questions
What age requirements exist for different programs?
Mommy & Me classes start at 18 months. Recreational programs begin at 3 years for preschool and 5 years for girls' gymnastics. Competitive teams accept athletes by evaluation only from school-aged children.
How does the registration process work?
Complete online registration through our Parent Portal. Schedule team evaluations by contacting the office. Trial classes available before full enrollment commitment for most recreational programs.
What are competitive team expectations?
Boys' teams require 7-17 hours weekly depending on division. Evaluation determines appropriate skill level placement. Registration includes annual fees and equipment requirements specified in program guidelines.
What should students wear to classes?
Athletes wear shorts, t-shirts, or leotards with no fasteners. Female participants need full-coverage tops. Bare feet are required with long hair secured and jewelry removed for safety reasons.
What facilities does Harpeth offer?
We maintain Olympic-sized spring floors, foam pits, trampolines, vault runways, and full complement of bars, beams, and pommel equipment in a dedicated gymnastics training facility.
Do you offer make-up classes?
One make-up class per month available through online pre-registration. Enrollment follows first-come availability with unattended classes forfeited without prorated credit.
