Why North County Gymnastics & The Gyminny Kids Has San Diego's Best Competitive Boys Gymnastics Team Program
If you're a parent of a driven, flip-obsessed, hyper-active son in San Diego, you've probably searched for:
"Best boys gymnastics team San Diego"
"Competitive boys gymnastics near me"
Time and time again, families land at the same place:
North County Gymnastics & The Gyminny Kids — San Diego's most established and successful boys gymnastics program.
With more than 37 years of service to families, five thriving locations, Inc. 5000 recognition, and tens of thousands of athletes trained over the years, Gyminny Kids has built a reputation for excellence that shows up on the scoreboard, in the coaching staff, and in the young men it develops.
Led by Lifelong Gymnasts
One of the biggest differentiators of Gyminny Kids is that the entire competitive program is led by people who have lived the sport, and the collective experience of the career coaches is unmatched.
Daniel's Leadership
Owner & CEO Daniel Gundert has spent a lifetime in gymnastics, from his early days training under Olympic influence, Steve Butcher, to competing, to coaching every level from preschool to optional teams, to becoming a nationally rated gymnastics judge.
Daniel personally directs and oversees the boys' competitive program, including:
Skill progressions
Safety standards
Coaching development
Culture and team values
Athlete pipelines
Competitive strategy
Long-term program vision
A Family Built by Gymnastics
Daniel's wife, Melanie, was also a competitive gymnast growing up in San Diego. Together, they bring decades of lived gymnastics experience, ensuring the program is rooted in high standards, athlete individualization, and a deep understanding of what young athletes need.
A Proven Multilevel Pipeline: Pre-Team → Compulsory → Optional
North County Gymnastics & The Gyminny Kids isn't a one-location team; it's a county-wide developmental system.
Boys Pre-Team Programs "Rockets" (Ages 4–7)
Located at:
These programs teach fundamentals, shapes, discipline, strength, flexibility, and early competitive readiness to boys ages 4-7. Rockets prepares the boys for the Level 3 DP competitive program.
Upper-Level DP Competitive Teams (Levels 3–10) Ages 5-19
Located at:
Here, boys train in high-level developmental and optional programs with full men's apparatus, advanced equipment, and highly specialized coaches.
This pipeline works because:
Kids do not outgrow our program
Coaches collaborate across locations
Every athlete follows a clear pathway
There is continuity from age 4 to age 19
Progressions are standardized and intentional
Competitive Team members feel like family
North County Gymnastics is one of the most complete, structured, and successful boys' gymnastics programs in Southern California.
Results You Can See, and VERIFY
Gyminny Kids is not just well-liked. It's proven.
Hundreds of State Champions, year after year, across Levels 3–10.
Dozens of Regional Champions, A reflection of clean technique, strong basics, and smart preparation.
A Handful of Men's National Qualifiers. A rare accomplishment, only a small percentage of gymnasts nationwide qualify.
Dozens of All-Star Team Members. GK boys have been selected to State and Regional All-Star Teams for years.
Team Champions at Every Level. From Level 3 compulsory to Level 10 optional. North County Gymnastics teams have stood on podiums throughout California and Region 1.
Transparent, Public Scoreboards. Families can see our results for themselves on:
USAG State & Regional results
Search our Team name: "North County Gymnastics."
Few programs in San Diego have this level of consistent presence on public scoreboards.
Elite Coaching Staff: Technical, Experienced & Values-Driven
The strength of a program is measured by its staff, and NCG's boys team is led by some of the most experienced and diverse coaches in the area.
Moctezuma “Mocte” Villalobos
25+ years coaching
15 years of competitive experience
Background in Physical Education
Emphasizes fitness, wellness, and mental resilience
One of GK's most respected, long-tenured coaches (over 10 years)
Models a healthy, active lifestyle that athletes emulate
Produced over a hundred state and regional champions
Gabriel "Gabe" Senter
11 years of competitive gymnastics
Multi-sport athlete (basketball)
Experienced in youth mentorship and international outreach
Brings energy, positivity, and athlete-centered communication
Yaroslav Basenko
International gymnastics experience
Brings a global technical perspective
Helps refine clean, powerful men's fundamentals
Adds depth across all apparatus
Previous Ukrainian National Team member
Previous Ukrainian and Thai National Team Coach
Corey Wood
10+ years coaching recreational & competitive gymnastics
Former program director & head boys coach at other top gyms
Known for high energy, positivity, and structured technique
Balances discipline with fun, crucial for boys' training
High-level technical coach
A Staff That Works as a Team
Across all GK locations, boys team coaches collaborate intentionally to maintain:
Standardized progressions
High safety standards
Consistent technique
A positive, inspiring culture
A pathway to college
A Training Culture That Builds Strong Young Men
Gymnastics is the vehicle. Character is the destination.
Gyminny Kids' core values: fun & fitness, character through sport, shape boys into:
Confident leaders
Humble winners
Resilient competitors
Respectful teammates
Focused young men
Hard workers on and off the mat
This culture is one of the biggest reasons families choose North County Gymnastics & The Gyminny Kids and stay.
Why North County Gymnastics Stands Apart:
-Led by lifelong gymnasts (Daniel & Melanie)
-A complete developmental pipeline
-Hundreds of champions & dozens of All-Stars
-National qualifiers
-Elite level athletes (Future Stars)
-Team titles at every level
-Deep coaching expertise
-Proven competition results
-A values-based culture
-Community trust since 1987
-Inc5000 2x honoree
-Voted San Diego's Best Gymnastics in the San Diego Reader
How to Join the Boys Competitive Program
Families can:
Visit the Gyminny Kids Team Page
Pick a location and email the team account
Enroll in a trial class or schedule a boys' evaluation
Start in Pre-Team at Poway, La Costa, 4S Ranch, Carlsbad, or La Jolla (UTC)
Advance into the 4S Ranch or Carlsbad DP (Developmental Program) pathways
Follow your child's progress
Whether your son is just starting or already dreaming big, Northy County Gyminny Kids has the structure, staff, and heart to take him wherever he wants to go.
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