MEET THE TEAM
Coach Mike
Coach Mike has been the club owner since 2007 and has been coaching gymnastics since 1994, bringing over 32 years of experience to the sport. A former Level 10 gymnast and collegiate cheerleader, Mike has coached athletes to both Regional and National competition levels. He also enjoys working with recreational gymnasts and tumblers, helping athletes of all levels build confidence, strength, and skill. Coach Mike specializes in advanced gymnastics, tumbling, and cheer skill development, with a passion for helping athletes reach their full potential.
Coach Carly
Carly Norris has been the Girls Team Program Director at Didion Athletics since 2020 and brings over a decade of coaching experience. She began coaching in 2012 after training in Austin, Texas, and has led athletes to state and regional success in the USA Gymnastics Development and Xcel programs. Known for her expertise on balance beam and floor exercise, placing athletes among the top 100 in the nation. Her teams have earned multiple beam and floor state titles. Carly’s own background includes 16 years of competitive gymnastics, dance, and cheerleading, with floor as her standout event.
Coach Dalton
Coach Dalton is a Girls Team Recreational and Tumbling Coach at Didion Athletics. He is a USAG Professional Member with over 10 years of coaching experience. Dalton specializes in Vault, Bars, and Tumbling, with Vault being his most memorable event—earning three perfect 10.0 scores and counting, placing him among the Top 100 vault coaches in the nation.
A favorite among the athletes, Coach Dalton is known for his positive energy and ability to connect with kids. He takes pride in watching athletes grow, gain confidence, and progress from recreational classes to team and beyond.
Coach Jay
Coach Jay is the Club Administrator and Boys Team Coach. Jay is a USAG Professional Member as a Coach and Meet Director in both Men's and Women's Gymnastics. He is enjoying his first full year as the boys head coach. Jay is also a Certified Junior Olympic Men's Gymnastics judge and a member of the NGJA. He often judges Men's Gymnastics meets in Arkansas and the surrounding states.
Coach Heidi
Heidi is one of our Pre-team and recreational coaches. She has been involved in gymnastics and cheer for over 15 years, with experience in competitive gymnastics as well as high school and collegiate cheer.
Heidi has been apart of the Twister family since she was 9 years old, and it's a place she feels at home. She loves sharing her passion for gymnastics!
