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
Director of Operations
kendall@blackdiamondgym.com

Ben Galanes
Billing/ Accounting Department Lead
accounting@blackdiamondgym.com

Sammi Richards
Competitive Program Department Lead
teampc@blackdiamondgym.com

Gen Smith
Competitive TnT Program Department Lead
tnt@blackdiamondgym.com

Nick Hagman 
Events Lead
eventspc@blackdiamondgym.com

Alexus Leyva
Right Start Academic Preschool Department Lead
rightstartpc@blackdiamondgym.com

Natalya Mangum
Kids Klub After School Department Lead
kidsklubpc@blackdiamondgym.com

Paige Foxhall
Recreational Program Facility Lead