About Us

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Our Story



GAT is the corporation entitled the Gymnastics Association of Texas. This corporation is organized exclusively as a professional association. The corporation shall be operated exclusively for the purposes of promoting the organization and development of gymnastics in all aspects of the sport; developing enthusiastic public opinion in favor of the sport of gymnastics; encouraging participation in the sport of gymnastics; encouraging and implementing correct and safe methods of teaching gymnastics skills; promoting gymnastics clinics and workshops throughout the state.


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Our Mission



The Gymnastics Association of Texas (GAT) exists to serve gymnastics club owners, coaches, and judges by providing the most up-to-date training, teaching, business, and early childhood development practices available. Through its annual convention, GAT serves not only the great State of Texas but the entire United States by being a go-to source for everything gymnastics, both recreational and competitive.

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How to Get Involved



Wondering how you can get involved? Join the GAT Board. If you have any questions, please contact Bryan Kiser at bryan@gatx.org.

Gymnastic Association of Texas Officers

Meet our Team

Dedicated professionals driving our success

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Austin Jeffers

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Bryan Kiser

President/Chairman

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Evan McWhirter

Treasurer

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Cheryl Cupples

Education Director

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Derrick Atherton 

Trade Show Coordinator

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Brandi Wren

Awards Director

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Jennifer Anderson

Parliamentarian, Xcel ITP Director

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Ellen May 

Marketing, Website & ITP Rec Director

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Beth Gardner

Education - ITP

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Debbie Heusi

Registration Director

GAT Board Committee Members

  • Gregg Larimer - Life Members
  • Darlene Schmidt - Life Members
  • Naomi Cupples - Education/Convention
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