CO-OWNER MARY ALLEN
Gymnastics Experience:
Opened the Gym Bin in Fall of 1987. Taught preschool gymnastics until 2006.
What she enjoys most about owning the Gym Bin: Watching the kids learn the sport of gymnastics and staying active.
Present Main Job: Retired
CO-OWNER CASSANDRA HIETALA
Gymnastics Experience:
I was a gymnast from 3-18 years old and competed as a Bemidji Aerial through USAG Level 9. I started coaching the recreational levels in high school and moved to competitive levels in college and beyond. While most of my work at the gym is presently done behind the scenes, you may still see me around the gym and coaching every now and then.
What she enjoys most about coaching: It is such a rewarding experience getting to help the athletes conquer their fears and reach their full potential as a gymnast and as a person.
Present main job: My #1 job is being a mom to my daughters, Wrenleigh and Tilleigha, and wife to Matthew. I am also a first grade teacher at Blackduck Elementary!
BRITTNEY BECK
Gymnastics Experience:
Junior Olympic Level 7 & Varsity High School gymnast.
Team coach for 6 years.
Continued education through USA Gymnastics class and certification courses, plus State & Regional Congress attendance.
What she enjoys most about working at the Gym Bin: I love that work never feels like work. Coaching gymnastics full time is something I always dreamed of doing and now it’s my reality!
Present main job: Program Coordinator at the Gym Bin.
I also work at a group home in my free time.
COACH KAYLA HENNUM
Gymnastics Experience:
I was a gymnast at the Gym Bin for 15 years and competed level 8. I started coaching when I was in 10th grade. I have previously coached at Spirit Gymnastics in St. Paul, Central High School in St. Paul, TNT Gymnastics & American Gold Gymnastics both in Fargo.
What she enjoys most about coaching: I am excited to be back coaching at my home gym and I enjoy helping athletes be successful in the sport that I love.
Present main job: I work for Sanford Health as an Athletic Trainer contracted to Bemidji State University. I work with the BSU football and Track & Field teams.
BRIANNA SKERIK
Bio to come
CHELSEY MESSNER
Gymnastics Experience:
12 Years of gymnastics experience total, with 6 of those years a gymnast on the High School gymnastics team.
Assistant High School coach for 6 years.
Rec and Team coach at the Gym Bin for 6 years.
What she enjoys most about working at the Gym Bin: Seeing Athletes gain confidence in themselves as gymnasts and also individuals.
Present main job: 2nd grade teacher at Red Lake Elementary School.