COMPETITIVE TEAMS

At Warriors, our competitive team programs are designed to help every athlete reach their full potential in a supportive, high-quality training environment. Our coaching philosophy centers on doing what is best for each individual gymnast. That includes placing athletes in the competitive program where they will be most successful and supported in their long-term development.

We believe in building strong foundations and never rushing the process. Skills must be safe, strong, and consistent before athletes progress to the next level. While gymnastics is about learning impressive physical skills, athletes are also developing important “invisible skills” along the way — strength, confidence, coachability, focus, discipline, and perseverance.

Every gymnast’s journey is unique. Some athletes move quickly through early levels, while others take more time to build their foundation. Both paths lead to growth, confidence, and long-term success.

At Warriors, we offer two competitive pathways: Xcel and Development Program (DP). Neither program is considered “better” than the other. They are simply different paths designed to support different goals, training styles, and schedules.

Xcel Program

The Warriors Xcel Program is a competitive team program built on high standards, strong skill development, and athlete-centered coaching.

Xcel offers:

Fewer required training hours (and lower overall cost)
Greater flexibility for athletes involved in other sports or activities
A healthy balance between gymnastics and outside commitments
Customizable routines that highlight each gymnast’s strengths

Unlike the more rigid structure of the Development Program, Xcel allows athletes to showcase what they do best. Strong tumblers can compete advanced tumbling, while athletes with exceptional flexibility and dance ability can fulfill requirements through dance elements and choreography.

Xcel also allows for flexible progression. Gymnasts who excel on a particular event may compete higher-level skills there while continuing to develop foundational skills on others.

The program is also a great option for athletes who begin competitive gymnastics at an older age and prefer to train and compete with athletes closer to their age, benefit from a slightly slower progression, or want to balance gymnastics with other activities. For some athletes, Xcel can also serve as a pathway to transition into the Development Program in the future.

At Warriors, Xcel athletes are challenged, supported, and held to high standards while developing confidence and competitive success.

Development Program (DP)

The Warriors Development Program is designed for athletes who demonstrate exceptional passion for the sport and a strong commitment to pursuing higher levels of competitive gymnastics.

DP athletes train in a focused, goal-driven environment with a structured progression that prepares them for advanced optional levels and long-term success in the sport.

This program is best suited for athletes who:

Thrive in a highly structured training environment
Demonstrate strong work ethic and coachability
Enjoy the challenge of intensive training
Are motivated by long-term competitive goals

DP athletes train more hours per week and follow a more defined competitive pathway, allowing them to pursue the highest levels of gymnastics.

Athletes in this program should be able to demonstrate a high level of personal accountability in the gym. This includes staying focused, following instructions, remembering assignments at their stations, and completing work independently while remaining on task—even when a coach is not directly present.

Participation in the Development Program is based on a combination of talent, dedication, coachability, and readiness for the training commitment required.