Welcome to River City Gymnastics

River City Gymnastics was founded on the belief that gymnastics should be accessible to all children in the Elizabeth City area. When our founder, Kim, moved to the area, she realized there was no gymnastics facility serving the surrounding community. With a passion for the sport and a heart for children, she decided to create one herself!

Today, River City Gymnastics is a thriving gymnastics community built on Kim’s vision of providing a positive, encouraging environment where children can learn, grow, and build confidence.

Kim has been coaching for more than 20 years and has had the privilege of working with gymnasts ranging from toddlers to State, Regional, and National Champions, as well as AAU Junior Olympians.

Kim believes God has blessed her with the gift of teaching, and she strives each day to share that gift with her staff, families, and, most importantly, the children who walk through RCG’s doors.

Callie Yensen serves as the Team Director at River City Gymnastics and brings more than 20 years of gymnastics coaching experience to the program. She has worked with athletes of all ages and abilities, from beginners to high-level competitive gymnasts.

Callie is also a competitive gymnastics judge with 9 years of experience and is a Level 10-rated judge. Her experience as both a coach and judge provides a unique perspective on skill development, routines, technique, and competition preparation.

In addition to her gymnastics background, Callie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and a Master’s degree in Exercise Science. Her sports medicine background allows her to emphasize proper technique, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and long-term athlete development.

As Team Director, Callie is passionate about creating a positive and challenging environment where athletes can build confidence, work hard, and reach their individual potential—while enjoying the sport along the way.

Outside of the gym, Callie enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children.

We are excited to welcome Amanda to the River City Gymnastics coaching team! Amanda brings more than 10 years of gymnastics coaching experience, along with a strong background in kinesiology, biomechanics, and athlete development.

Amanda began coaching in 2015 at Novaks Gymnastics in Virginia and went on to coach at Youth Sports Gymnastics in Woodbridge, VA, and Gymkana Gymnastics in Pittsburgh, PA. She has experience working with gymnasts of all ages and skill levels, with a focus on proper technique, skill development, safety, confidence, and sportsmanship.

One of Amanda’s specialties is vault, where she enjoys helping gymnasts improve their technique, mechanics, and confidence while learning new skills.

Amanda earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from George Mason University and her Master of Arts in Orthotics and Prosthetics from the University of Pittsburgh in May 2026. Her knowledge of movement, biomechanics, injury prevention, and rehabilitation brings a unique perspective to our coaching staff.

We are thrilled to have Amanda as part of the River City Gymnastics family and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our athletes!

Abigail is a dedicated gymnastics coach with over five years of personal experience as a competitive gymnast. She is passionate about helping athletes build strength, confidence, and discipline. With experience coaching gymnasts of all skill levels, she focuses on creating a positive, safe, and motivating environment where every athlete can grow. Abigail is committed to developing strong fundamentals while inspiring her students to reach their full potential both in and out of the gym.

Mrs. Julie is a proud gym mom, former cheerleader, and professional encourager! 📣 She cheered from 6th through 12th grade and has enjoyed being part of the gymnastics world since her daughter began gymnastics at age 4 and joined the competitive team at 5.

She loves working with children and helping athletes grow in confidence, determination, and strength. Outside of the gym, Julie is actively involved in her daughter’s school PTO, where she has served as President for three years, and is a member and Trustee of the VFW Auxiliary Post 6060 in Elizabeth City.

Julie is excited to be part of the River City Gymnastics family and looks forward to cheering on and supporting our athletes every step of the way!

Jennie Grubbs joined River City Gymnastics after spending 17 years in the retail industry and a few years as a stay-at-home mother. Looking for a meaningful way to spend a few hours outside the home each week, she found the perfect fit with the RCG team.

Jennie is married and has two children and two grandchildren. She enjoys learning new skills and is grateful for the opportunity to grow in her role. With guidance from Ms. Kim, she has already expanded her computer knowledge and is excited to continue contributing to the positive environment at River City Gymnastics.