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

Michellee Cooper
Director of Operations- Black Diamond Sports Centers
michellee@blackdiamondgym.com

Peyton Ridpath 
Facility Manager / Sales and Marketing Lead
peyton@blackdiamondgym.com

Jessica Davis
Executive Assistant / Team Communications & Hosted Competitions
jessica@blackdiamondgym.com

Janine Klue
Customer Experience and Events
info@blackdiamondgym.com

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

Tina Lewis
Recreational Program Lead- Preschool, Girls Gymnastics & Tumbling
recgympc@blackdiamondgym.com

Ben Anderson
Recreational Program Lead- Ninja Zone, Big Air & Specialty Programs
ninjapc@blackdiamondgym.com

Melissa Salomonson
After School Program Lead
kidsklubpc@blackdiamondgym.com