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—matching them to the program where they will be most successful both in and out of the gym.

We believe in building strong foundations and never rushing the process. Skills must be safe, strong, and consistent before athletes progress. Gymnasts also develop important “invisible skills” along the way—strength, confidence, coachability, focus, discipline, and perseverance.

We also believe that athletes perform best when they are supported as whole individuals. Both of our programs are designed to allow gymnasts to grow, succeed, and still maintain balance with family, school, and life outside the gym.

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

At Warriors, we offer two competitive pathways: Xcel and Development Program (DP). These are not ranked programs—they are different paths designed to match each athlete’s goals, pace of development, and long-term vision in the sport.

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 balanced schedule that supports gymnastics and life outside the gym
Customizable routines that highlight each gymnast’s strengths

Xcel allows for flexibility in both routines and progression. Gymnasts can compete higher-level skills on events where they excel while continuing to build foundational skills at their own pace on others.

This program is a great fit for athletes who may take more time to develop skills, benefit from a more flexible progression, are starting gymnastics at an older age, or want to balance gymnastics with other commitments.

At Warriors, Xcel athletes are challenged and held to high standards while progressing in a way that builds confidence and long-term success.

Development Program (DP)

The Warriors Development Program is our high-performance pathway for athletes who are interested in pursuing long-term, high-level achievement in gymnastics.

DP athletes train in a focused, goal-driven environment with a structured progression designed to prepare them for advanced optional levels and beyond. While the program includes a greater training commitment, we still prioritize balance and support athletes in maintaining a healthy life outside of the gym.

A key difference in the Development Program is our focus on long-term skill progression. Even when there is flexibility in skill selection, athletes are guided toward learning and competing the foundational skills that will allow them to continue progressing to higher levels in the future.

This program is best suited for athletes who:

Are able to stay focused and on task without constant supervision
Work independently and stay productive even when a coach is not directly present
Understand that progress takes time and are willing to put in consistent effort
Are motivated by long-term goals and able to push through challenges while keeping the bigger picture in mind

DP athletes train more hours per week, allowing for more repetitions, deeper skill development, and continued progress toward advanced skills.

Participation in the Development Program is based on a combination of talent, readiness, coachability, and commitment to the training process.