Diablo Gymnastics School

Best gym around with great instructors! My daughter loves coming to class and has progressed so much during our time here. She also LOVES the summer camp they offer. When we moved to the area I asked around and received so many recommendations for Diablo, so glad we found this place!

Great teachers, very organized and clean! Would have done 4.5 stars because wosh they were more lenient with make ups and absences, but I can also understand why.

I’m underwhelmed with the kinder classes. My daughter has had better experiences at other gyms in the area. The instructors are mediocre and the office staff is not friendly or customer service oriented.

I’ve been bringing my niece here for two years now. We started with Coach Terri, in a parent participation program and currently my niece is flying solo with Coach Patti. Both women are amazing with all the kids and their different personalities and levels of ability. I’ve had the opportunity to watch some of the other coaches and am pleased to say I feel confident that I trust them to work with my niece as she grows and her skills develop. Also, on a side note, the place is clean! Yes, it is a warehouse (therefore no windows), however the place is well lit, safe, and friendly that promotes a constructive learning environment.

Pretty disappointed with the place. It is just like a play area where the 3 – 4 year old kids hop and play around without a lot of guidance from the instructors. I don’t expect kids to be super gymnasts but at least some basic progressive skills to keep them engaged. My kid has been going to this place for about a year and doing the same thing she did in the first class. The other big issue I’ve seen consistently across multiple instructors where they don’t give the same amount of attention to all kids. It could be because of the number of students assigned to an instructor but that begs the question why attention is paid to just a few kids. For the price of a class without any makeups you sure would expect a little more attention and guidance. Looking for an alternative.

Through a school fundraiser I bought a gift certificate for a full month of classes for my 3 year old daughter.
The place is efficiently and pleasantly run by a lady. The teachers are very young (high school age? College?), but are good with the kids and patient. There is usually a teacher and a helper with the classes (preschool age) and that seemed to be a good ratio. But I did notice that there was less hands on help than I would have liked particularly with beginners or children that had participation issues (like my daughter).
My daughter went to 3 of the classes. She was shy each time but would participate. I thought I had found something she liked (she was excited to go every week) so paid for full tuition for the next month. On the very next visit, she refused to join in with the other kids. She may have joined eventually with patient coaxing (which is what she needs) but really I can understand that this is not really feasible for a class with multiple children (all of whom have needs). I had to pull my daughter out of swim lessons for the very same reason.
Lady at the front desk was very understanding about it and canceled tuition with no fuss at all. She invited us to try again in a few months.
The facility itself is decent. Lots of equipment and well set up for young gymnasts. There are a couple of viewing areas for parents. The only issue is that the drop off area is narrow and gets quite chaotic.

I was not overly impressed by Diablo Gymnastics. I didn’t think the teachers necessarily focused enough on the children (for example when we changed gyms my daughters ability improved dramatically, immediately, reflecting on the coaching). They appear distracted and just don’t have their hearts in it.
The facility, also, in comparison with nearby gyms, is unappealing, dark, not very clean and poorly structured for pick up and drop off, which is unsafe.
The kids who go there are fine, wonderful children, I just think the gym itself is so-​so, very middle of the road.

I have been meaning to write this review for a while and only now am getting around to it. Upon moving to the area a year ago, we were looking for a gym for my level 5 daughter to continue competing with, and Diablo was recommended to us. After evaluating her, they said that she could join the their level 5s, but there was no way teat she would be ready to compete in time for the season, so she would just be working on skills. 3 weeks into her experience there, she started coming home crying saying that all they were doing was making her do strap bar by herself, and work skills all alone. This is coming from a 9 year old child that has been doing gymnastics since 2, and never complained once. The following week, I received a call from the gym director telling me that my daughter just wasn’t «gettiing it» and that they wanted to move her down several levels to a non competitive, developmental level. I immediately told them that this was not acceptable, because she had already been competing for 2 years, and there was no way that she was going to take that huge step back. I pulled her from the gym, and found another area gym that evaluated her, placed again with the level 5s, and had her training to compete, and ultimately competition ready within a month.
It is my opinion that the coaches at Diable are lazy, and simply did not want to put in the time or effort required to prepared my child for meet season, as it was clearly possible (exemplified by our current gym). Many times I would come to observe, or early to pick up and would see the coaches sitting around on the floor, or on mats, «instructing», sometimes holding and babysitting another coaches baby at the same time! Additionally, the facility is dark, and does not feel well kept up or clean. I would not recommend this facility to anyone looking to find a gym on a competitive level.

This is a great, clean, safe gymnastics club. There is a real family vibe at Diablo Gymnastics. Many of the coaches have been there almost as long as the gym, and you can tell they love what they do. My children have taken classes on and off for almost five years, and I can see them building a foundation for any sport or activity they choose in the future. My son and daughter have especially enjoyed Miss Sue, Miss Patti, Miss Karla and Miss Terri!

Diablo Gymnastics puts on the best gymnastics recitals! Their «flip flop follies» have so much thought and creativity put into them and the kids all looked they had a ball doing it. The costumes were unique, the theme each year is always different and the talent that comes from this gym is top notch.

Dear Parents,
Diablo charges almost $ 18 per class. So if you feel you have an extra $ 18 please feed the poor rather than wasting them by sending your kids to Diablo Gym in the hope of your kids learning some gymnastics. All that Diablo would do for your kid is «park play» so why pay $ 18 for it when you can take the kids to a park for free.
Can you imagine a group of toddlers and 3 and 4 year olds bouncing a doll over a spreaded sheet of cloth in a gymanstics class. i would do that at home with my daughters playdates.
Even if you do attempt to take the class, please do not give any negative feedback even if you start hating the class because they do not like negative feedback and will behave very arrogantly with you. So why market about getting feedbacks.
We went in for Gymtastics in Danville for 3 months and loved the staff’s seriousness to teach the kids. Unfortunately they closed down and we moved to Diablo which was a big disappointment. They are only encashing the fact that they are the only gymnastic class in Danville and San Ramon.
Parents please beware.
Sorry I have to put one star as Unilocal is not letting me save w/​o selecting stars, else this place is not worth of even one star.
Rashmi Gupta

We love Diablo Gymnastics! My daughter has been going to the Mommy-​N-​Me 2 – 3 year old class for the past 6 months. Our teacher is Ms. Patti and we couldn’t be happier. Patti is amazing with the little kiddos. She gives each one some special attention, her directions are easy to follow, she models what she wants the kids to do, and my daughter loves it. Everyday she wakes up she asks to go to gymnastics.
Each week there is a different theme and set of activities. The class starts off with a whole group warm up, a 1:1 activity where the other kids have to sit and wait their turn (great for this age), then it goes into 2 – 3 activities where the children practice different skills. At the end of class they do another whole group activity where fine motor skills are practiced, along with direction following.
We love Ms. Patti and Diablo Gymnastics!!!

I agree with the below– I wanted to really like this gym. I dont really care that its smaller that other gyms or that it doesnt have «brand new» equipment, but its not the place if your child really wants to be a gymnast. It has a very un-​competative, «burn your kids energy and leave» feel to it, with children jumping across a trampoline and rolling balls for motor skills. Maybe they are trying to get back in the competitive swing after getting rid of it a few years back? My daughter really loves beam and wanted to try the high beam after class (a simple walk across), and there were about 8 – 10 teachers standing around (not to mention my husband and myself). We were told a flat out «No.» Bummer, she left class sad and that solidified out decision to not join. If a child has a very strong drive towards something, never shut the door. Curiosity fuels dreams. This wasnt the place for her if she really wants to learn and maybe one day advance.

Diablo has been wonderful! My 5 year old has been taking a weekly class with Ms. Patti for 2 years now. It is the highlight of her week.
Ms. Patti is so warm and caring, and really takes the time to get to know the personality of her students. She is encouraging and fun.
The children learn «real» gymnastics skills. I am amazed at how much my daughter has learned in 2 years!

Bottom line, I give Diable Gymnastics a big thumbs down. We quit primarily because of Miss Patty’s disrespectful attitude and insensitivity to my daughter. This gymnastics program is not a good fit for any child that that cannot adhere to strict instructions. For someone who claims that she knows all children types, she certainly does not know how to deal with them with any compassion whatsoever. Edge Gymnastics was a much better fit for my child!
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My daughter did the Parent Participation program for about a year. The instructor (Natasha) was very friendly, outgoing and patient with my daughter. It was challenging to keep my daughter on track since she is very strong willed. I definitely felt like I had to do a lot of of the work. They set up different themes each week which kept it fun and interesting for the kids.
When my daughter was approaching 3, we got the approval for her to move onto the 3 year old class. The Instructor (forgot her name) was very warm to my daugther who was experiencing a little separation anxiety in her transition, It was clear that it would take a few classes to ease her into the class. I had to spend the first 10 mins of class down on the side of the main floor and then when she felt comfortable she would jump into class. The Head Instructor, Miss Patty did not make the transition very easy. At one point, my daughter was clearly upset and laying on the floor. When I went over to comfort her since no one was paying attention to her, Patty proceed to yell at me to get off the floor and that no parent was allowed on the floor. Patty proceeded to lecture me about how she’s been doing this for years and knew what was best for my child. This was the last straw. I skipped our last class w/​Diablo and haven’t been back since.
If your child is sensitive in the least bit do not bother enrolling here. The Edge Gymnastics Staff are much more flexible and understanding. They keep the instructor-​student ratio low, the classses moving so the kids don’t get bored and my daughter actually is developing skills and really enjoys it! Too bad for Diablo Gymnastics because now they miss out on both of my kid’s enrollment and all of the people that I will not recommend. Good luck with having Miss Patty as the face of Diablo Gym. It is very damaging to your business!

Meh. I really wanted to like Diablo Gym. Our friend sends her kids and I wanted our girls to go together but our experience at the trial was so meh, it just wasn’t worth even trying again.
The 5 years old have a 1:8 or maybe even 1:9 ratio which would be fine IF the instructor actually engage the children. In our trial class they had 7 stations set up, one being the rope that the instructor had to hold onto for the girls climbing it, so she was unable to walk around and provide any guidance to the other girls at other stations. Additionally, 7 stations is FAR too many stations for 5 year olds to remember, especially without any guidance. These girls were doing their best to go to the right areas but it was a little hopeless. Periodically the instructor would call out a command to one of the girls but she mostly seemed annoyed and bored.
My child is no super gymnast. I just want her to learn some type of proper form. What’s the point of paying $ 17 a class so that your child can slam her body on a mat while trying to do a cartwheel if she’s not going to get guidance on how to try to do it correctly.
Not worth the money. We went somewhere else with a smaller ratio and instead of one 7 station circuit they do 2 to 3 circuits with 2 – 4 stations and a teacher who walks around and helps all the kids.

After a few months at Diablo Gymnastics, I was pretty disappointed in the way our daughter wasn’t guided or instructed very well in improving her technique half the time, and how our daughter did not gain any new skills, so she felt left behind. Also, there are no make-​up classes if your child gets sick.
At Gymfinity (Livermore), our daughter had 1 ½ yrs. of instruction and she really progressed and gained skills each and every month, and our daughter was eager to return for lessons. The instructors made sure students did not lag behind, and the staff never denied us make-​up classes.

Looked into 3 different Contra Costa gyms when my daughter aged out of the Community Center tiny tots lessons. Didn’t go to Encore even though it is much closer because my daughter’sfriend fractured her elbow there and a classmate from school broke her arm — both in a 6 month period.
Diablo is well run and at least half of the instructors are adults, which is a plus for me. They keep the kids under tight supervision and are quick to move a child up when they feel her skills have outgrown the group she is currently in.
As gyms go, good level of cleanliness and it does not smell.

Still a customer, still a fan. There are a number of new instructors who don’t seem as skilled as the regular crew, but I know that they spend a lot of time training them, so in time they will ramp up.
My 3 year old son loves his «big boy» class so much that he literally wakes up every day and asks «Daddy, is today big boy class?»

It’s very close to five stars.
I wanted to be enrolled here for awhile to make sure I have an accurate picture. We’re almost finished with my younger daughter’s second session and my elder daughter’s first session.
I doubt that my kids will become serious gymnasts, though you never know. But I feel Diablo would be a great place for those who want to compete as well as those who are in it for the fun and exercise.
It’s a big warehouse, in which all the gymnast equipment is spread around in different areas. While my three year old is practicing forward rolls in one section, my six-​year old is working on the kid-​sized high bar or practicing cartwheels elsewhere. I can watch both from a nice loft above the floor, as well as watch the remarkable teenage gymnasts flying through the air and working on their form. The loft is equipped with adult and kiddie chairs, and a few toys for the sibs to play with.
The teachers are great with the kids. In the beginning, my younger kept wandering off and picking up the mats. I was ready to pull her out and wait another year. But they gently insisted that she follow the instructions, and after a couple of weeks, she was more focused, into the routines nicely and having a blast.