AN ADVOCATE FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Gym Skills was born on a mission to influence and impact children in the community and allow them to experience a sport that is cool, fun, and exciting for everyone. The goal is to encompass inclusivity, diversity, empowerment, confidence-building with a healthy active lifestyle. We believe in the importance of the balance of mind and body to promote overall health and wellness in children as they learn and grow.
Our lessons and values go beyond the gym setting. Our goal is to help build a child’s confidence and learn life skills they can apply in their everyday life.
Kenny Crump: Founder and Visionary of Gym Skills
GYM SKILLS IS SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A GYM FOR KIDS TO WORK ON THEIR SKILLS.
I remember my first day of Club Gymnastics like it was yesterday. The gym was located in Dublin, OH. To my surprise, I was immediately greeted by the owner, who was also a black man. I noticed that none of the athletes looked like me.
I’ll never forget telling my coach that I knew how to do a double back. He said, “Show me what you got!” I ran down the corner and did a roundoff back handspring. I started to do the double back and I did one and a half – straight to my back! I got up, started to leave and he said, “Well, looks like you need some work, but you’re perfect for the team!” This gave me so much hope to continue doing what I loved!
GYM SKILLS IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE TO FEEL LIKE THEY BELONG!
I set out on a mission to give kids, of all different races, an opportunity to participate and feel welcome in the sport of gymnastics. It was critical that Gym Skills always had a diverse staff which would make our diverse athletes feel welcome, accepted, and comfortable.
We pride ourselves in our values of Diversity and Inclusivity. I myself being a Black Man, and our other Owner of Gym Skills Cincinnati, Lisa Wu as an Asian Woman are both very passionate about creating a space to make everyone feel welcomed.
LET THIS BE THE STORY OF INSPIRATION IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES IN AMERICA.
Our hopes, dreams, and hard work are instrumental in the continuation of the development in diversifying and beautifying this country. We are so excited to Franchise Gym Skills and spread our mission nationwide!