Our Staff

Black Diamond instructors are professionally trained and knowledgeable about gymnastics, education, sports and safety:

  • Staff members participate in professional development every month.
  • Staff is trained with the most current techniques in safety, skill development and progressions.
  • Most of our staff is comprised of college students and graduates. Though we occasionally employ high school students, our clients will discover that they are exceptional students, clear communicators and responsible team players.
  • We are passionate about what we do and are specialists in “Fun With a Purpose!”
  • All current & prospective staff members must pass a criminal background check prior to working at Black Diamond Gymnastics & Sports Center.

CORE LEADERS:

Katy Heddens
Founder / Owner
katy@blackdiamondgym.com

Kendall Delnort
VP of Black Diamond Sports Centers / Billing
kendall@blackdiamondgym.com

Sammi Richards
Director of Operations
sammi@blackdiamondgym.com

Jessica Davis 
Marketing and Sales Development Leader
jessica@blackdiamondgym.com

Madelyn Howard / Gabrielle Davis
Customer Service
info@blackdiamondgym.com

Sian VanDongen
Artistic Competitive Team Program Lead
eventspc@blackdiamondgym.com

Taylor Craig
Competitive Program Department Communication / Social Media
teampc@blackdiamondgym.com

Gen Smith
Competitive T&T Program Department Lead
tnt@blackdiamondgym.com

Tina Lewis
Recreational Program Lead
recgympc@blackdiamondgym.com

Amy Swanson
Right Start Academic Preschool Department Lead
rightstartpc@blackdiamondgym.com