Gymnastics. Begin here, go anywhere.
Gymnastics. Begin here, go anywhere. Welcome to the grand opening of Eyas Gymnastics! Eyas is a truly unique training opportunity now offered at the University of Iowa in the historic Field House. We are a very involved elite level staff excited to bring our knowledge, experience and passion to one of the most amazing sports around.
Under the direction of new Hawkeye Head Coach JD Reive and his wife Doni Thompson, Eyas offers both recreational and competitive classes to the local community. As former US National and World Championship team members, JD and Doni are nationally recognized coaches in both the junior and senior levels of gymnastics. They bring decades of national and international competitive experience as athletes and as coaches. After seven very successful years at Stanford University, JD and Doni arrived in Iowa City with the knowledge and passion to redefine men's gymnastics in Iowa City.
Philosophy
Gymnastics is an absolute balance of physical and mental discipline. As the epitome of integrated movement (and its beneficial ties to cognitive development) gymnasts excel in every aspect of their lives. Gymnastics is a foundation for any sport and while our approach is based around competitive development, our recreational programs will provide an unmatched level of physical ability.
At the competitive level Eyas stresses the importance of building strong, confident athletes through discipline, respect and hard work. We do this in the midst of one of the most distinguished institutions in the Big Ten. Our training process mirrors the competitive integrity that now defines the University of Iowa. JD's arrival in Iowa City has reinvigorated the men's gymnastics program and our sports innate pursuit of perfection sets the cultural tone of the learning environment.
Want to help your child get the hang of how to live a happy, healthy life? Teach them the value of staying fit while developing high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Gymnastics is a part of our human nature. Discover how beneficial gymnastics can be.