Our Staff
Erin Herndon – Owner, Gymnastics, Preschool and Developmental Team Director
Erin Herndon, a Hendersonville native, began her gymnastics career at age 6 at Charles Harding Gymnastics. She began competitive gymnastics in 1989 and continued for 6 years. Erin began to teach gymnastics during her junior year in high school and continued to teach while attending college at Volunteer State Community College until 2000, when she transferred to MTSU to complete her degree in Marketing. After graduating in December 2001, Erin returned to Hendersonville working as a Program Director, Internal Marketing Director and an Instructor. In 2009, Erin decided it was time for a change and joined with Heather to create Gymini Athletics. As Gymini’s Program/Marketing Director Erin's duties include scheduling, class management & company advertising as well as coaching all levels of classes.
Erin currently sits on the Tennessee State Committee for Women's Gymnastics. This committee sets the rules and policies that govern women's USAG competitive gymnastics in Tennessee. She also teaches 3 year old Sunday school at First Baptist of Hendersonville.
Heather Allen Crouch – Owner, Financial Manager, Competitive Team Director
Heather Allen Crouch, a Hendersonville native, first began gymnastics taking classes at age 5 at Walton Ferry Elementary. Heather competed in gymnastics for six years in Tennessee before changing to competitive cheerleading. She began teaching gymnastics during her sophomore year in high school and continued to teach in the summers while attending college at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Heather graduated from Miami in 1998 with a major in Accounting and a minor in Management Information Systems. She continued her education at the University of Tennessee graduating in 1998 with a Masters degree in Accounting. After graduation, Heather then took to the world of public accounting, working as a CPA for 2 years. In August 2001, she opted for a change of pace and began to work full-time in a gymnastics facility as an Office Manager and Instructor. After seven years in that position, Heather decided it was time to take on a new challenge. At Gymini, Heather is responsible for the front office, customer accounts, coaching classes and whatever else needs to be done.
Heather currently sits on the Tennessee State Committee for Women's Gymnastics. This committee sets the rules and policies that govern women's USAG competitive gymnastics in Tennessee. Heather is married with two children.
Hope Wayman – Class Instructor, Event Assistant
Hope is a Hendersonville native and a recent graduate of Beech High School. She currently attends Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin taking classes in pre-nursing. She plans to complete her studies at Vol State in two years and then transfer schools and pursue a Master’s Degree in Nursing. Hope has an extensive background in the gym starting classes around 8 years old. She eventually competed in cheerleading on an All Star Squad and later with Beech High School. She was also the captain of the Beech squad during her senior year. Hope has a great personality that is a perfect match with Gymini. You will see Hope working with our Preschool Playhouse Classes, our Gymnastics Level 1 Classes and our Tumbling Classes.
Katrina Henderson - Class Instructor
Katrina grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma and moved to Hendersonville with her family in August of 2008. She was a competitive gymnast with Dynamo Gymnastics (aka home of Shannon Miller) for 6 years. Katrina competed at the local, regional and national level and was also involved in competitive dance. She was a member of the University of Tulsa dance team where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology in 1999. Katrina is excited to return to her passion of teaching gymnastics after spending 8+ years in the executive recruiting field. She enjoys watching the children's faces light up when they learn a new skill, and passing her love of gymnastics on to the next generation. Katrina is married with 3 children, and she is currently brushing up on her tumbling skills so they can't "show up" mom too soon!
Becca Fechino – Team Instructor/Event Assistant
Becca is a Hendersonville native and student at Beech High School. She was a competitive gymnast for Gymini until 2010 competing up through level 9. Becca started gymnastics at the age of 4 in a pre-school class and was quickly moved into a pre-team class and began competition at the age of 7 competing through her sophomore year of high school qualifying to Regional competitions 3 years in a row. Becca can be found assisting the compulsory team gymnasts as well as at birthday parties, camps and weekend events. She loves to get involved and play games with the kids and has just as much fun as they do!
Aubrey Jobes – Class Instructor/Event Assistant
Aubrey moved to Hendersonville as a young girl and is a senior at Beech High School. She is also a level 9 competitive gymnast for Gymini. Aubrey started gymnastics at the age of 3, began competing at age 6 and has been competing for 11 years. Aubrey can be found assisting level 1 gymnastics classes and at birthday parties, camps and weekend events. Aubrey’s bubbly personality and love for children is evident in all her work!
Carol Hughes – Office Administrator
Carol is an Ohio native and moved to Hendersonville in 1997. She has been a good friend to Heather and Erin for many years. Ms. Carol is the first face you will see when entering Gymini. She takes care of class registrations, booking birthday parties and handling daily changes, compliments, concerns and comments. Be sure to check the candy dish in the front office for Ms. Carol’s strawberry candies!