Welcome toWheeling!
Our History
Starting as a small gym in Des Plaines in 1973 and later relocating to Wheeling in 1985, AAG is responsible for the development of several international gymnasts including 1992 U.S. Olympian Chris Waller. American Academy has also graduated gymnasts who have cumulatively earned over $4 million in college scholarships. We also train (in house) the Stevenson High School girls' team, winner of four straight Illinois High School state championships.
Our Philosophy
Safety, Growth, Education, & Fun!
Our primary teaching philosophy involves skill progressions through the use of drills. Our focus on skill-specific drills, repetition, technique emphasis, and instilling self-confidence in our gymnasts, new skills are achieved safely. This style of coaching allows students to experience success as each drill is mastered as opposed to only feeling accomplished when the skill is attained. This method also improves self-awareness and resiliency while assuring fast and sure learning in a safe and educational environment.
We are committed to a well rounded physical experience for our gymnasts. We prioritize strength, flexibility, technique, coordination, stamina, balance, increased confidence, and enhanced physical fitness. Incorporated into our curriculum is a conditioning and fitness program endorsed by USA Gymnastics.
It is our goal to offer and provide classes that suit all family dynamics/needs when it comes to schedules. If any of our currently offered classes do not work for your family, please Contact Us directly. We will do our best to accommodate your availability in order to offer classes for our students.
Our primary teaching philosophy involves skill progressions through the use of drills. Our focus on skill-specific drills, repetition, technique emphasis, and instilling self-confidence in our gymnasts, new skills are achieved safely. This style of coaching allows students to experience success as each drill is mastered as opposed to only feeling accomplished when the skill is attained. This method also improves self-awareness and resiliency while assuring fast and sure learning in a safe and educational environment.
We are committed to a well rounded physical experience for our gymnasts. We prioritize strength, flexibility, technique, coordination, stamina, balance, increased confidence, and enhanced physical fitness. Incorporated into our curriculum is a conditioning and fitness program endorsed by USA Gymnastics.
It is our goal to offer and provide classes that suit all family dynamics/needs when it comes to schedules. If any of our currently offered classes do not work for your family, please Contact Us directly. We will do our best to accommodate your availability in order to offer classes for our students.