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Situated in the Northern Shenandoah Valley just south to the City of Winchester, Shenandoah Tumblers, Inc. is a year-round gymnastics and cheerleading training facility see pictures that has been serving Winchester and the surrounding area since 1991. We pride ourselves by refining the youth of our community.  The sports of gymnastics and cheerleading has been recognized as an excellent means of child development by creating and enhancing self-esteem, coordination, and the development of fine and gross motor skills. Our professional instructors have devoted many hours of education to provide a safe and enjoyable learning environment for your child.  Our low student to teacher ratio gives each student that individual attention needed to help perfect their needs. Come visit our program and help take part in the development of your child's physical and mental growth. 

Try us out for FREE.  We offer a 1 time try to all NEW students.  There is no obligation to register or any contracts to sign.

USA Gymnastics

We are proud members of USA Gymnastics. This organization is the backbone of making dreams come true and is a helpful resource in understanding this great sport…..

Instructor Certifications

  • USA Gymnastics Professional Membership
  • USA Gymnastics Safety Certified
  • USA Gymnastics Skill Evaluators
  • (ASEP) American Sport Education Program
  • American Red Cross CPR Certified
  • (PDP) Professional Development Program I & II
  • (AACCA) American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors Safety Certified
  • (NCSSE) The National Council for Spirit Safety and Education Master Level

 

Staff

Our professional instructors have devoted many hours of training to provide a safe and enjoyable learning environment for your child. We believe our instructors benefit from hands on training and education following proven industry practices as well as certified training from membership organizations that are focused on the sport. When viewing the lineup of instructors below please take note that at some point in their lives, they were gymnast as well….. This speaks words for the knowledge and dedication they have.

Our low student to teacher ratio gives each student the individual attention needed to help perfect their needs. Come visit our program and help take part in the development of your child’s physical and mental growth.

 


 
Christine Kensinger
Owner/Founder, Head Team Coach
  • Gymnastics Coach for over 29 years
  • 2003 National JO Coach
  • Virginia USAG Board Member
  • Virginia USAG Compulsory Clinician
  • USA Gymnastics Level 1 & 2 PDP
  • USA Gymnastics Skill Evaluator & Meet Director
  • American Sport Education Program – Sports Science Certified

 
Stacey Croston
Gymnastics Program Director, Team Coach, Recreational Instructor
  • Employee of Shenandoah Tumblers, Inc. Since 1992
  • Club Gymnast for 3 years advanced to Class III
  • High School Gymnast at JWHS
  • Gymnastics Coach since 1992
  • USA Gymnastics Level 1 & 2 PDP
  • USA Gymnastics Level 1 PDP Instructor
  • USA Gymnastics Skill Evaluator & Meet Director
  • American Sport Education Program – Sports Science Certified
  • Healthcare Provider BLS for CPR & AED

 
Traci Byram
Office Administrator
  • Employee of Shenandoah Tumblers, Inc. since 1995
  • 1986 Graduate of McLean High School, McLean, VA
  • Northern Virginia Community College, Accounting
  • Lord Fairfax Community College, Business Services

Mirsad Mehic
Gymnastics Team Coach
  • Employee of Shenandoah Tumblers, Inc. since 2011

 
Terri Beck
Recreational, Developmental and Toddler Instructor
  • Employee of Shenandoah Tumblers, Inc. since 2002
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Married, Mother of 5

 
Johnathan Wyman
Recreational Instructor, Boys Instructor
  • Employee of Shenandoah Tumblers, Inc. since 2003
  • B.A. in Philosophy and English
  • Recreational Gymnast for 15 years
  • Certified Lifeguard

Jimmy Copenhaver
MCX Cheerleading Coach
  • Employee of Shenandoah Tumblers, Inc. since 2011

 
Ashley Kensinger
Training Team Coach, Recreational Instructor
  • Employee of Shenandoah Tumblers, Inc. since 2009
  • James Wood High School Senior
  • Competitive Gymnast to Level 7
  • Varsity Cheerleader, James Wood High School

 
Rebecca Creager
Recreational Instructor
  • Employee of Shenandoah Tumblers since 2009
  • Handley High School Senior
  • Level 8 Gymnast at STG
  • Shenandoah Tumblers “Sportsmanship” Award 08-09, 04-05

Kaitlin Thurogood
Recreational Instructor
  • Employee of Shenandoah Tumblers since 2010