My daughter has cheered for Airborne Academy for the past two years. We signed up the very first year that AB was open. It was the best decision we have ever made! After meeting with the owners, Tim and Michelle Mathison, we realized that their background in teaching and helping kids learn was perfectly suited to coach young children. They are all about positivity, praising the athletes, and building them up not tearing them down, especially if they have had a particularly difficult practice. They have hired EXCELLENT coaches for the teams they have created. The very first day my daughter was in the gym one of the coaches had my daughter doing a round off back handspring in TWO hours that she had been working on at another gym for a whole year! As for Tim, he is one of the nicest, most caring people I have ever met. He TRULY cares about each and every one of his athletes. He knows ALL of their names, and the parents as well. We often see him out in the gym area really getting involved with all the kids. They, in turn, just love him. One thing he is NOT is a bully. He is one of the best people I have ever met. As is his wife. They have hired coaches who not only have incredible talent, but also care for all their teams and athletes as well. My daughter used to cry on the way home from cheer practice at the other gym we went to. Now at AB she cannot WAIT to go and has a smile on her face after every single practice. They have built up her confidence and she has grown leaps and bounds with her tumbling and stunting. If you are still "on the fence", just go in and talk to Tim. You will see what I mean. All of this AND they have a beautiful, very large gym and lots of room for parents to watch practices. I HIGHLY recommend AB for tumbling, cheering, and just plain FUN! read more

This is our third season with Airborne Academy. I couldn't be more proud of how far our daughter has come with her chosen sport. She is truly part of the Airborne Family and this is her "Other" home. It is a safe and supportive environment and I would recommend my friends and their children to join. The owners, Tim and Michelle, truly have the best interest in the gym and in our child. She plans on another year and both her father and I are ready to support her. If you want a place that will help encourage and support your child no matter what, this is the place for you. I love that it's not just about winning, it's about teamwork, the journey and if any of the Airborne All Star cheer teams win, it's a bonus of their hard work throughout the season. I personally cannot wait for the next season and watching all the children learn and grow together as a team. I knew she had a natural talent and so did our neighbors' and now friends, Mike & Traci M (This is her "second" home so that is why Airborne is her "Other home" wink, wink). Go Airborne Academy and happy you have created this "safe place" for her to use her natural talents and help our daughter grow and improve. I commend you for picking the "right staff" and "Members" to help guide her on her journey in life and again in her chosen sport. I had tears the first time I had seen her perform. I was so proud she was selected and chosen to cheer and she learned so much. Nobody knew who Airborne was at that time and when I was walking around the halls that day, people noticed and commented, It was a very proud moment and my daughter was part of that 'new' gym. Thank you! read more

Amazing gym!!! Any child who loves to tumble or cheer will LOVE this gym! Our family has experience with other cheer gyms in the area, and we know that this one is above and beyond the others! My daughter has learned an INCREDIBLE amount of skills since joining Airborne, and most importantly she has had a BLAST while doing it!!! The owners and coaches are incredible people who truly love all the children at the gym as their own. The size of the cheer program was one of the biggest draws for my family. Their GOAL is to keep numbers small in order to give each child and team the attention they deserve. It's unlike other cheer programs where your child may "get lost in the crowd." They get to know each child individually, and the coaches all know everyone by name. It's a nice personal touch, and they plan to keep it that way! The owners, Tim and Michelle, are the most kind people on the planet. They sincerely want nothing but the best for the gym and every kiddo that walks through their doors. Our family has experience with both the cheer program and their recreational tumbling classes. Not only does my daughter love the gym, but my boys do as well! They love their trampoline classes! This is a place for both boys and girls, big and small! It's so heartwarming to watch your children get involved and develop a passion for an activity that is good for both their body and their souls. The kids here are coached without negativity. The refreshing, positive environment in this gym is unlike other gyms we have had experience with. I wouldn't want my children to be anywhere else!!! read more

I have been sitting in Airbornes lobby 3 and a half hours 4 days a week going on my 4th year and I have never seen or heard of Cheryl H so I'm guessing her kids are at another gym. That being said the reason I am at the gym that much is I enjoy talking with parents that have come over from other gyms or have just started their kids in either cheer or tumbling, and are amazed at how well they thrive and excel at Airborne. That comes from the atmosphere that Tim and Michelle have instituted at the gym. Always be positive and everyone (parents,owners,coaches and athletes) will learn something new everyday. All coaches no matter which sport your child is in will know their name and will have encouraging words for them. My kids will always be involved with Airborne no matter what sport they decide to do in the future. It is the most positive place for them to learn how to be a great person and teammate. read more

Airborne is awesome! Yes, they're great at coaching tumbling, but more importantly (in my opinion), they help mold the kids they coach into CONFIDENT athletes, students, and individuals. From personal experience, I have watched my little sister grow from not even being able to do a cartwheel, to now having all of her level 3 skills (Back handsprings, back tucks, punch fronts...) mind you this all happened within two years of Airborne opening. Even more importantly, she started here as a shy kid with little to no confidence. Through the past two seasons, she has been empowered by Airborne's all around family atmosphere and coaches, and she has turned into a CONFIDENT, STRONG, and HAPPY cheerleader, student, and little girl. It's amazing what can happen when a kid is surrounded by positivity!!! :) My family cannot thank Airborne enough. #GETAIRBORNE read more

Both of my daughters have been on all star cheer teams at Airborne. I love that the overriding themes are to grow and learn while being good people, good citizens, and having great experiences. My girls' skills have grown exponentially. One went on to make her high school cheer and competition teams and the other plans to be there for the next 6 seasons until she is in high school! Tim and Michelle are thoughtful people who are teaching skills and healthy competition through positivity, encouragement, and love. read more

Glad this bully place is coming to light! It really is ran by a school teacher. Tim an owner doesn't have a life or skills but he hangs there nonstop as do the bullies. It's ran like a volunteer scoop where it's all about parties. Cupcake parties, jumpathon parties, hide n seek parties. Your bullied if you don't want to do parties all the flipping time. Tim will bully anyone those ladies tell him to. I hope others post. This place is a joke and my daughter as well as me and my friends hated it ! Down with bullies read more

My daughter went to Airborn last season. No skills are really taught it's more centered on parents who run in clicks bullying. Tim an owner not only allows it but he jumps in and bully's to! I've witnessed him play GOd as to who can come to Airborn. BIG Brim is a big bully there figuratively and literally . I've been privy to some of her text filled hateful rants on parents. So glad to be out of that BULLY pit. read more

Fantastic place and fantastic people. The leaders Tim and Michelle have always focused on instilling the positive values of teamwork, support for one another, honesty, hard work and being positive role models. They have wonderful coaches who have helped our daughter excel as a cheerleader and a person. Thank you for being a place that is so encouraging with all of the staff and athletes. read more

I have three boys that go to Airborne, all different ages and different classes. They all love it! The staff and coaches are so friendly and helpful and my kids have grown as gymnasts.,i would definitely recommend to friends! read more

this place is so amazing that my children had to leave because it was summer time but they are coming back next year. And my children really missed the gymnastics. read more

Outstanding facility and staff. They truly care about their students and parents!! This is our 3 year and we are more impressed each year!

My team (Iowa Western Cheerleading) tumbled at Airborne fro the 2014-15 Season. Great Facilities. Great Staff. Great Experience.