Jimmy has been coaching at the gym since 2005. “I like to make classes as fun as I can, while teaching the kids new skills to help them progress as gymnasts,” he said. Jimmy started gymnastics at age seven because, he said, “I couldn’t sit still. I had so much energy. Gymnastics helped me gain focus and discipline.” A natural gymnast, he was immediately invited onto a boy’s team and competed through age 16, winning numerous state, regional, and national titles. He participated in the Future Stars program, on the Nevada state all-star team, and qualified for nationals three years in a row. His favorite events include high bar and parallel bars. “Gymnastics prepares you for any sport, both physically and mentally. Through my training, I became a better athlete and student. It is exciting to see the same kind of growth in my students,” he added.