A-Towne Athletics

A-Towne Cheer has the potential of being a great gym. It just lacks the leadership needed to be successful. My daughter has been cheering for A-Towne for 4+ years, and it is slowly going downhill. My biggest issue is the cliques made up of parents and coaches. If you are friends with the coach, then your child is good. I've witnessed coaches talking about parents as well as other athletes. Parents talking about other parents or athletes. I witnessed it today and wanted to bring to Gym leadership, but how can you do that when they are a part of the problem?? Do better A-Towne!!

So my daughter has cheered for A-Towne for almost 3 years. Initially, we were on team Pink under Coach Heather. A wonderful experience. Last year we made Angels, primarily lead by Coach Charles. Here's where it got concerning. No matter if the girls won or lost, I never heard him say a kind word to them. It was always yelling, screaming, ranting. Sending unprofessional text messages during competitions regarding the girls. They never could do well enough for him. Win or lose they were always in tears and not tears of joy. I was concerned, but I didn't want to overreact. When competitions were over, he'd just walk off and leave them wherever they were or leave it to the team mom to coordinate during ceremonies. He'd just throw these tantrums and disappear. Well this weekend was the pinnacle of his theatrics. I attempted to discuss it with the owner Carla and here answers were completely absurd. The transcription is attached below. You make your own informed decision regarding A-Towne Athletics.

I called several times asking for a start up cost fee for my 5 year old for over two weeks and still no response. The way I see is that if I have to keep calling about the same thing over and over again that means you as a business is nontransparent. There is a lack of communication and it is mot worth my time. Thank you for showing me that before I commit to your program.

We've only been to two classes, but so far we're very pleased. My 9yo daughter has made more progress in two classes than she did in a year at another gym. I like the way their program focuses on proficiency. Meaning there's plenty of attention given to ensure proper positioning etc.

We switched to Atowne from another gym & we ABSOLUTELY love it here! The coaches and staff are very helpful, very resourceful and are touchable! They actually show the girls how to do what they need to do in order to be a poised and clean cheerleader!! Love love Atowne!