Xcel Gymnastics Team - (USAG)
A program that offers a competitive pathway for athletes seeking a higher level of commitment while maintaining balance and positive coaching. Training 3–4 days per week, the program emphasizes strong fundamentals, confidence, and long-term development.
What to Expect
Athletes in the Xcel Program train 3–4 days per week in a structured, supportive environment designed to prepare them for competitive success. The goal of the Xcel program is to train with the same expectations for fundamentals, strength, consistency, and skill development as our USAG Developmental program, while allowing greater flexibility in skill selection and routine composition through the Xcel format.
Practices focus on skill progression, strength, flexibility, and mental readiness, while maintaining a positive coaching approach that values athlete well-being and enjoyment of the sport. While Xcel is a demanding program that requires reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and family commitment, it is intentionally designed to be less stressful and more fun, making it an excellent fit for athletes who want high-level training without the rigidity of a fully prescribed developmental track.
Xcel Gymnastics Team Placement
The Xcel Gymnastics Team is a competitive program and participation is by invitation only. Team placement is determined internally and is offered when an athlete demonstrates the appropriate skill readiness, consistency, focus, maturity, and ability to meet the expectations of a competitive training environment, and when space is available.
IK Gymnastics offers multiple training pathways designed to support a range of athlete goals and commitment levels. Recreational and developmental programs focus on building strong fundamentals and preparing athletes for future opportunities; however, participation in these programs does not automatically result in an invitation to the Xcel Team. Competitive participation requires a higher level of commitment from both the athlete and family.
Due to limited team space and the structured nature of the program, families are contacted by IK Gymnastics only when an athlete is ready to be considered for Xcel Team placement. To maintain consistency and protect coaching bandwidth, team inquiries are not handled through general email requests.
