What people are saying.

  • “My daughter has been training with Coach Soda for the past year. Coach soda has made her stronger and more confident. Coach Soda’s decades of coaching experience, passion for gymnastics, and dedication to her athletes truly sets her apart. Her ability to tailor instruction to each gymnast’s needs make her a top notch coach in the region. I would recommend coach Soda and Persistence gymnastics to any family that is looking for world championship training.”

    - S. Willard

  • "To say Persistence Gymnastics brought my daughter’s smile, light and love for gymnastics back is an understatement. Her spirit was broken and Coach Soda, Coach Vanity and all the other amazing coaches lifted her out of a place where no young human should’ve been. She’s made new friends and enjoys being a part of a gymnastics family that truly cares for her. I will always be eternally grateful for this organization."

    — V. Freeman

  • "Our cautious daughter joined Coach Soda’s toddler class at age 2. Coach Soda’s enthusiasm, kindness, and appreciation for our daughter’s broader development has helped her grow in confidence, coordination, and bravery. We are so happy to have Coach Soda in our life inside and outside of the gym!"

    — J. Eisenlohr

  • “I am incredibly grateful for the gymnastics program my three daughters experienced.  Coach Soda has a unique ability to recognize and enhance each child's personality, focusing on developing their humanistic skills without changing who they truly are. All three of my daughters competed and learned the importance of practice and being patient with themselves, understanding that making mistakes is part of the journey to improvement. Through this experience, they have gained confidence and resilience, and today they are proudly defining their identities and pursuing their dreams, all thanks to the supportive environment fostered at the gym.”

    — M. Fukino

  • "During a basketball game, our daughter did cartwheels down the court. We quickly realized that gymnastics may be a sport more aligned with her passion. As a result, we enrolled her at a local gym in South Pasadena under the guidance of Coaches Soda, Vanity, and Bruce. Since then, her passion for gymnastics combined with their knowledge of the sport has led to her development into an excellent gymnast. Moreover, her teammates have become her best friends. Over the past year, the previous gym was sold by the owner. The coaches, parents, and athletes have pulled together to practice outdoors, at a gym in West Covina, and now in their new building all the while continuing to win medals and team accolades along the way. Their resilience has been real as they learned a life lesson in persistence! We, as parents, are eternally grateful for the life and sport lessons our daughter has learned from Coaches Soda, Vanity, and Bruce! It is our pleasure to recommend Persistence Gymnastics to anyone with a daughter interested in learning or honing the sport.”

    - C. & M. Ramirez