About Our Program

Minnesota Twisters is recognized worldwide as an elite level trampoline and tumbling program. We have produced more senior elite competitive athletes in the midwest region than any other gymnastics gym in the area. Our advanced understanding of flipping and twisting has allowed us to excel. By stressing the fundamentals and the core technique it allows our athletes to branch out into many disciplines and is why we are recognized as a strong cross training facility in the gymnastics community. Our past athletes have not only become world famous in T&T but we have produced athletes that are performing in Circue Du Soleil, compteitive collegiate artistic gymnastics, collegiate cheerleading, and diving as well as many high school programs.

Director and Head Coach

The director and head coach at Minnesota Twisters is Pat Henderson. Pat has been involved in gymnastics, trampoline, tumbling and early childhood development for over 35 years. She holds a B.A. in recreation and is a nationally recognized expert in building motor fitness and self-confidence in young children.

• 2009 USA Gymnastics "Hall of Fame - Lifetime Achievement Award"   
• USAG "Master of Sport"
• USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling Coach Of The Year- 3 time recipient
• International Gymnastics Federation Technical (FIG) Technical Committee Member
• Internationally (FIG) rated judge
• Member of the US National Coaching Staff and US Olympic Coaching Staff-10+ yrs
• National Safety and Coach Certifier
• Certified Personal Trainer
• Sports Performance Coach
• Former American Red Cross Advanced First Aid/Emergency Care Instructor

Trampoline & Tumbling Coach

Kim Poling is a former senior elite trampolinist for the Minnesota Twisters. After retiring in 2004 placing 4th at the Olympic Trials in San Jose California she received a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 2006 and a M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. She has been sharing her love of the sport through volunteering her time as a MN T&T judge in the competitive season and is now coming back to coaching this year. She will focus on trampoline and tumbling but also will be growing her interests in sports nutrition and advanced biomechanics.

• 2010-Current Minnesota Technical Director for USAG T&T Judges
• International Senior Elite Competitor T&T-8yrs
• 2009 Inducted into the University of Minnesota Gymnastics Hall of Fame
• 2004 4th place Olympic Trials San Jose CA
• 2003 USAG Jeff Henessy Scholarship Award recipient
• 2001-2002 USAG Scholarship Awards
• 2000-2003 Senior Elite National Team Member
• USAG Nationally Certified Judge & Coach