Elite & National Pathway
A Proven Route to the World Stage
For more than 60 years, Parkettes has been one of the nation’s most respected destinations for elite gymnastics development. Our Elite & National Pathway is designed for athletes who demonstrate exceptional talent, focus, and desire to train at the highest levels of the sport — from TOPS and Hopes to Elite and international competition.
Parkettes combines expert coaching, advanced training systems, and a culture built on discipline, consistency, and character. Athletes learn what it takes not just to perform elite skills — but to become elite competitors.
A Legacy of World-Class Achievement
Parkettes athletes have built one of the strongest elite gymnastics traditions in the country:
- 6 Olympians
- 11 World Championships Team Members
- 60 U.S. National Team Members
- 19 U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifiers
- Over 100 College Scholarships Earned
- Countless elite qualifiers, Hopes athletes, and National Champions
This legacy continues today with a coaching system rooted in biomechanics, artistry, consistency, and long-term athlete development.
Program Structure
Hopes Program
(Ages 10–13)
Focus areas include:
- Foundational elite technique
- Flexibility and strength benchmarks
- Artistry, precision, and body alignment
- Progressive skill development
- National testing and qualifying preparation
Elite Development Pathway
Training includes:
- Event-specific technical progressions
- Mastery of compulsory and optional elite routines
- Dance, choreography, and presentation
- Skill upgrades and routine construction
- Comprehensive strength and conditioning protocols
Senior Elite & National
Competition Track
Advanced components include:
- High-difficulty skill development
- Code of Points optimization
- International-style artistry and choreography
- Meet simulation and pressure training
- NCAA and professional pathway guidance
Our Coaching Approach
Technical Precision
Every skill is taught using progressive, biomechanically sound methods designed to maximize safety, efficiency, and performance.
Strength & Conditioning
Athletes train with structured strength benchmarks that support advanced skill execution and long-term physical health.
Artistry & Choreography
Parkettes’ in-house choreography program enhances musicality, expression, performance quality, and international-level artistry.
Mental Conditioning
Athletes learn visualization, focus, and confidence strategies essential for high-level competition.
Holistic Athlete Development
Emphasis on physical wellness, rest, recovery, relationship-building, and communication between athlete, coach, and family.
Training Environment
Parkettes’ elite training area is designed to support high-performance development:
- Olympic-spec elite equipment
- Pits, trampolines, tumble tracks
- Choreography & dance studio
- Strength and conditioning zone
- Safety-focused training surfaces
Your gymnast’s environment matters — and this one is built for excellence.
Why Parkettes for
Elite Training?
Official USA Gymnastics Training Center for Development, Competitive and Elite Athletes
- 60+ Years of Elite Coaching Expertise
- A Proven System for National and International Success
- World-Class Choreography and Training Facilities
- A Supportive, High-Performance Culture
- Deep NCAA Connections and College Pathway Guidance
Is the Elite Pathway Right for Your Athlete?
Parkettes athletes regularly participate in:
- National Team camps
- Development camps
- Elite qualifiers
- Hopes Championships
- U.S. Classic & U.S. Championships
- Olympic Trials
- International competitions