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Event 2025 58th Annual Gymnastics Association of Texas (GAT) starts on Aug 22, 2025, 7:30:00 AM (America/Chicago)
Twisting Mastery
WAG
Location: Trinity A (Downstairs) - 8/23/25, 8:30 AM - 8/23/25, 9:30 AM (America/Chicago) (1 hour)
Eddie Umphrey
Eddie Umphrey

Eddie Ulmphrey is a highly respected gymnastics coach, educator, and former elite athlete with a passion for developing the next generation of champions. As the owner of Grace Gymnastics in Kay, Texas, he is dedicated to fostering both the athletic and personal growth of young gymnasts. 

 

Former Junior Olympic National Champion, NCAA All-American, and University of Michigan gymnast (Class of 2006, B.S. in Movement Science), Eddie's expertise spans from competitive performance to elite coaching. He has served as an assistant coach at the University of Michigan, contributing to four Big Ten titles and three NCAA Championship appearances. 

 

Eddie was a member of the USA Gymnastics National Team Staff in 2017, where he instructed uneven bars at the Developmental Invite Camp at the USA National Team Training Center. His coaching career reached historic heights in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics as the coach of Raegan Rutty, marking the first ever gymnast-coach duo from the Cayman Islands to compete at the Games. Beyond coaching, Eddie is a sought-after national speaker and educator, regularly presenting at the USAG National Congress and the Gymnastics Association of Texas to mentor aspiring coaches. His leadership and impact in the community have earned him prestigious invitations, including serving as a keynote speaker at the 2023 World Peace Conference and receiving the 2024 Gentlemen of Heart Award. 

 

With a lifelong dedication to gymnastics, Eddie Umphrey continues to inspire and shape the sport, both on and off the competition floor. 


Take the mystery out of twisting! This high energy session breaks down the mechanics and progressions every coach needs to teach fast, clean, and controlled twisting. Learn how to build air sense, spot technical errors, and unlock your athletes' full twisting potential. Get ready to coach twists like never before! 


Dedicated to the Gymnasts of Texas

The Gymnastics Association of Texas (GAT) would like to invite interested businesses to purchase booth space at our 58th annual convention held August 22 - 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Over 700 professionals attend this weekend long convention to receive training, and get information on products and services.  The entire convention is held in the four-star Austin Renaissance Hotel, which keeps your potential customers close at hand.  Lectures even take place within the exhibit hall which ensures traffic throughout the day.  

Gym clubs in our service area continue to grow in size and number.  Owners and staff are constantly looking for information on how to better run their programs and/or businesses. Our conference is directed at improving all aspects of gymnastics, cheer and tumbling instruction.  From hands-on spotting to business management we provide training is all areas. In the current economic climate coaches are looking even more closely at product and service providers to better manage costs and cash flow.  What better opportunity to market products and services than to people who are in an information-gathering mode? 

GAT offers an online payment, which allows you to pick your first, second, and third choice of booth spaces.  Space choices are not guaranteed and space will not be confirmed until all contracts and payments are received with online registration. 

You must accept the online waiver “Trade Show Registration & Agreement” when using this online payment method.  Check the “Trade Show Map” to identify booth spaces. (See buttons above to view both documents.)

Upon receipt of your online payment and acceptance of the “Trade Show Registration & Agreement” waiver a confirmation of your booth space will be emailed to you.  Forms to have our contracted decorator handle freight and forms for added hotel services including electricity and internet are available here on our website.  

Are there any discounts for groups?

 We are not offering discounts this year.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

It is best that you bring your printed ticket with you to the event to avoid any questions about registration.  An ID may be required to pick up your ticket.

Refund policy?

ALL refunds must be requested in writing by either US Mail or by email and sent to the address on the registration form or to gatxreg@gmail.com.  Requests must be postmarked before midnight on 8/1/25. Refunds are available less a $55.00 processing fee.  Absolutely no refunds after 7/25/25.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable? 

You can transfer your event ticket/registration to someone else just by updating your order information with the new attendee's information by August 8th.  You can also make changes to your ticket type and pay any differences in price.

How do I get my name badge?

Friday Night 5:30-9:00 PM

UPSTAIRS LOBBY - Tables will be set up to pick up all pre-registration packets for Individual, Group & Life Member.

DOWNSTAIRS BOOTHS - Speakers & Onsite Registration. Cash, checks & credit cards accepted.

Have More Questions? 

If you have any questions email: DAtherton@maximumathletics.net or phone Derrick Atherton at 936-446-6388.

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