Gyminny Kids
North County Gymnastics and The Gyminny Kids is a San Diego–based gymnastics organization founded in 1987. The organization provides recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for children and adults.Sorensen, Emily (May 12, 2016). "North County Gymnastics and The Gyminny Kids". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
Founded under the name The Gyminny Kids, the organization operates under the combined name North County Gymnastics and The Gyminny Kids, with “North County Gymnastics” representing its competitive team programs.
History
The business was founded in 1987 by Rob Bryson and Liz Mullarkey in San Diego County.Sorensen, Emily (September 7, 2017). "North County Gymnastics and The Gyminny Kids celebrating 30th anniversary". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2026-02-27. According to reporting by The San Diego Union-Tribune, the organization offers classes beginning at 15 months of age through adulthood and includes both recreational and competitive programs.
In 2015, athletes from North County Gymnastics won multiple individual and team titles at the South Sectional Championships."Kaplan-Zenk captures all-around section championship". Pomerado News. November 18, 2015. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
The organization celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017 with a community event in 4S Ranch that included fundraising efforts for Children’s Miracle Network and an appearance by Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin.
Ownership and Expansion
Daniel Gundert began coaching at the organization in his late teens. In 2015, the founders began transitioning ownership to Gundert, who completed the purchase in 2021.Geering, Madison (October 31, 2025). "Gymminy Kids Opens Fifth Location in UTC". San Diego Business Journal. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
For several decades, the organization operated a single location in 4S Ranch. Beginning in 2022, it expanded to additional locations in Poway, Carlsbad, and La Costa, followed by a fifth location inside Westfield UTC Mall in La Jolla in 2025.
According to the San Diego Business Journal, the organization employed approximately 100 staff members in 2025 and reported annual revenue between $10 million and $12 million.
Recognition
The organization was ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the United States for two consecutive years, placing No. 2,464 in 2024 and No. 2,587 in 2025, with reported three-year revenue growth of 163 percent."Gyminny Kids – Company Profile". Inc. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
Pandemic Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization temporarily closed its facilities and later offered virtual gymnastics classes to the community."Rancho Bernardo gym offers virtual gymnastics classes to the entire community". CBS8. 2020. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
History
Gyminny Kids was founded in 1987 in San Diego County as a local youth gymnastics program.[1] Over time, the name North County Gymnastics was incorporated to represent the organization’s competitive teams.[1]
In 2015, longtime coach Daniel Gundert began acquiring ownership interest in the company and became sole owner by 2021.[2]
Following the ownership transition, the organization expanded from a single location into multiple facilities across San Diego County.[2]
As of the mid-2020s, the company operated several locations and was included on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.[3]
Programs
The organization offers recreational gymnastics classes, preschool and early childhood movement programs, and competitive team training.[4]
Gyminny Kids has also offered virtual programming and community-focused initiatives.[4]
Recognition
The organization and its leadership have been featured in regional media outlets including the San Diego Union-Tribune[1], the San Diego Business Journal[2], and KPBS.[5]
Locations
As of the mid-2020s, North County Gymnastics and the Gyminny Kids operates multiple facilities in San Diego County, California.[2]
References
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- ↑ "Gyminny Kids – Inc. 5000 Profile". Inc. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Rancho Bernardo gym offers virtual gymnastics classes to the entire community". CBS 8. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
- ↑ "Gyminny Kids expands with new location inside Westfield UTC mall". KPBS. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
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