About Wildcats

About Wildcats Gymnastics?

    Wildcats Gymnastics was founded by Devon Saloga (Coach Devon), who has over 40 years of experience coaching and managing in various gymnastics facilities across the United States. Drawing from this extensive background, she created Wildcats Gymnastics to offer a unique and superior training experience. At Wildcats, we blend the best techniques and ideas from the diverse programs our staff has worked with, integrating them into a comprehensive program designed to help every gymnast excel.

    At Wildcats we believe:

    Children are the most precious and important beings on the planet. 

    Gymnastics is very valuable for every student even if he or she never competes.

    Gymnastics should be fun as well as healthy and educational. 

    Every business should create, use, maintain and improve upon an effective quality control system. 

    Every group in the gym is equally important, preschool, recreation, competition teams and staff.

    Every business should productively contribute to the community it impacts.

    Why Wildcats Gymnastics?

    Gymnastics improves strength, flexibility, agility, coordination and endurance. 

    Gymnastics teaches children adaptability, self advocacy, cooperation, problem solving, leadership skills, how to work as a team and how to rally and bounce back from disappointment.

    Gymnastics gives children a positive introduction to organized physical activities and social interactions which improves their sense of self confidence and purpose.  

    Gymnastics contributes to higher grades because there is a connection in the brain between physical and intellectual learning. 

    Gymnastics gives children a life long appreciation for learning and physical activity.

    In today’s digital age, it’s crucial to get children off the couch and away from screens, encouraging movement and real-world social interaction. Physical activity plays an essential role in brain development. Missing key developmental stages can have lasting effects. Gymnastics challenges children at the right time, helping them build critical physical, organizational, and social skills that benefit them for life. This is why young gymnasts often excel academically and feel more confident and secure in their bodies, leading to greater safety and self-assurance in everyday life.

    What makes Wildcats Gymnastics unique?

    • Session-Based Classes: Unlike traditional monthly programs, Wildcats offers session-based classes for better organization and more progressive learning, rather than just simplifying billing and office work.
    • Year-Round Camps: Wildcats provides non-school day, holiday vacation, and summer vacation camps to keep kids engaged and active beyond regular classes.
    • Investing in Staff: Time, energy, and resources are dedicated to supporting staff, ensuring they work together toward shared goals for the benefit of the entire program.
    • Progressive Lesson Plans: Wildcats follows carefully designed, structured weekly lesson plans that coaches continuously refine and improve.
    • Clear Communication: Strong communication is a priority, both among staff members and between staff and patrons, to create a cohesive and positive experience for everyone.

    Meet Our Team

    Our dedicated team of coaches is passionate about guiding and supporting each gymnast’s journey, fostering confidence, skill development, and a love for movement. We are excited to be part of your gymnastics experience!

    Devon Saloga
    Devon Saloga

    Devon attended her first gymnastics class when she was 12 years old. She found her niche and was coaching by the time she was sixteen. She has experience working for both large, small, publicly and privately funded gymnastics programs. Her experience as program director for one of the largest and fastest growing gymnastics centers in the nation brought about the brain child that is Wildcats Gymnastics.

    Talon Saloga
    Talon Saloga

    Talon has an uncanny understanding of the biophysics required for gymnastics and in addition to coaching he has been involved in the inner workings of various gymnastics programs across the nation for the last 15 years. 

    Thane Saloga
    Thane Saloga

    Thane brings the enthusiasm, creativity, and optimism of youth as well as experience both coaching and with social media management to Wildcats.