About Us


NOLA Gymnastics main facility is located Uptown 2 blocks off St. Charles Ave. at the corner of Dufossat and Danneel on the Newman Campus.

NOLA Gymnastics has also partnered with Isidore Newman, Sacred Heart and McGehee schools to bring recreational gymnastic classes to their after-school programs.

We teach Kindergym & Beginner (ages 3.5 - 5 girls and boys), PreTeam (girls ages 6 and up), competitive teams Acro and Artistic (by invitation only) and Summer Camps.

Owner/Coach Gretchen Schultz former 3 times US National Champion has represented the US in the World Championships, World Cup, Pan American Games & Olympic Training Center. Her 27 years career as a Physical Therapist complements her ability to enhance her students physical developement.

Our Head Coach Ivan Ivanov, 6 times Bulgarian National Champion holds Masters & Bachelor degrees in Physical Education, Sports Psychology, Management & Psychology. His athletes have won 12 medals in International meets. Ivan is an internationally ranked judge.

We believe gymnastics develops fitness, character, integrity, discipline and self-motivation in all areas of their lives. We want our athletes to grow up with loving memories of this sport and develop a sense of fearlessness. We also want our athletes to enjoy their lives. Family vacations and special occasions are welcome and balanced with the athletes training schedule.

NOLA Gymnastics main facility is at 1725 Dufossat Street.

We also teach aftercare gymnastics programs at Newman, Sacred Heart and McGehee.



We're located Uptown 2 blocks off St. Charles Ave. corner of Dufossat and Danneel on the Newman Campus

1725 Dufossat Street, New Orleans, LA 70115