Welcome to Northbrook!
Our History
American Academy Gymnastics began as a small gym in Des Plaines in 1973 and later relocated to our flagship Wheeling location in 1985. Over the years, AAG has been responsible for the development of several international gymnasts including 1992 U.S. Olympian Chris Waller. American Academy has also graduated gymnasts who have cumulatively earned over $4 million in college scholarships. More than 30 years after the Wheeling location became an established stronghold in the community, American Academy Gymnastics expanded to a second location in Northbrook in the early fall of 2017.
American Academy Gymnastics of Northbrook is proud to provide the local community with quality USAG and Xcel Competitive Gymnastics Programs, a Tots & Recreational Gymnastics Program that is constantly growing, and a space that is accessible and equipped to serve as the perfect space to host your Birthday Party or Field Trip event!
American Academy Gymnastics of Northbrook is proud to provide the local community with quality USAG and Xcel Competitive Gymnastics Programs, a Tots & Recreational Gymnastics Program that is constantly growing, and a space that is accessible and equipped to serve as the perfect space to host your Birthday Party or Field Trip event!
Our Philosophy
Safety, Growth, Education, & Fun!
Our primary teaching philosophy involves skill progressions through the use of drills. Our focus on skill-specific drills, repetition, technique emphasis, and instilling self-confidence in our gymnasts, new skills are achieved safely. This style of coaching allows students to experience success as each drill is mastered as opposed to only feeling accomplished when the skill is attained. This method also improves self-awareness and resiliency while assuring fast and sure learning in a safe and educational environment.
We are committed to a well rounded physical experience for our gymnasts. We prioritize strength, flexibility, technique, coordination, stamina, balance, increased confidence, and enhanced physical fitness. Incorporated into our curriculum is a conditioning and fitness program endorsed by USA Gymnastics.
It is our goal to offer and provide classes that suit all family dynamics/needs when it comes to schedules. If any of our currently offered classes do not work for your family, please Contact Us directly. We will do our best to accommodate your availability in order to offer classes for our students.
Our primary teaching philosophy involves skill progressions through the use of drills. Our focus on skill-specific drills, repetition, technique emphasis, and instilling self-confidence in our gymnasts, new skills are achieved safely. This style of coaching allows students to experience success as each drill is mastered as opposed to only feeling accomplished when the skill is attained. This method also improves self-awareness and resiliency while assuring fast and sure learning in a safe and educational environment.
We are committed to a well rounded physical experience for our gymnasts. We prioritize strength, flexibility, technique, coordination, stamina, balance, increased confidence, and enhanced physical fitness. Incorporated into our curriculum is a conditioning and fitness program endorsed by USA Gymnastics.
It is our goal to offer and provide classes that suit all family dynamics/needs when it comes to schedules. If any of our currently offered classes do not work for your family, please Contact Us directly. We will do our best to accommodate your availability in order to offer classes for our students.