Multi-Generational Family of Gymnasts
(Owner Vicki McPherson in purple pictured with Son JJ McPherson & parents Bob & Nancy Ferraro owners of The Gymnastics Academy of Boston).
Owner Vicki McPherson has coached gymnastics, directed gymnastics programs, and developed lesson plans for well over 40 years. She was originally trained by her father, owner and coach, of the Gymnastics Academy of Boston. Her own coaching experience now includes all levels from preschool and recreational programs to pre-team developmental programs. Her son JJ McPherson is now following the family tradition at TumbleFun Gymnastics. Together they pride themselves on maintaining a family atmosphere inside the gym.
Vicki turned her lifelong love into a successful business. TumbleFun Gymnastics first begun in a church in Marshfield with a dozen children, today it is open 7 days a week with multiple programs. We have gymnastics classes for all ages, a cheerleading program, birthday parties, summer camp, and kid’s night out! Vicki’s love of children and physical exercise inspires generations of students!
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“Gymnastics is the basic building block of child development for both body and brain. It is the springboard for every sport.”
Tumblefun Gymnastics is more than just A FAMILY tradition or a single program session. Children continue to come year after year to enjoy different classes as they grow and progress. And more often than not, their siblings follow in their footsteps. Vicki’s family tradition, love and dedication continue with her son, now a head coach at TumbleFun Gymnastics. Many of Vicki’s coaches are also former alumni, and former students are now bringing their children. Tumblefun Gymnastics is celebrating over 30 years, its best testimonial is the fact that TumbleFun Gymnastics has become a multi-generational family tradition.
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Vicki McPherson, Owner/Director
USA Gymnastics Professional Member
Certified Gymnastics Judge
Annual Certification CPR First AidVicki has coached gymnastics, directed gymnastics programs, and developed lesson plans for well over 40 years. She was originally trained by her father, owner and coach, of the Gymnastic Academy of Boston. Her own coaching experience now includes all levels from preschool and recreational programs to pre-team developmental programs. Vicki’s love of sports and physical exercise inspires generations of students. Some former students have become coaches at TumbleFun and some, now grown, are bringing their own children to the programs. Vicki and several staff members annually attend the Gymnastics National Congress.
JJ, Boys Coach
USA Gymnastics Professional Member
Annual Certification CPR & First AidJJ is Vicki’s eldest son and a 3rd generation gymnastics coach. While growing up, JJ participated in high level gymnastics programs until he was 12. He began doing other sports and excelled in football, skiing, and rugby. He was a competitive skier, captain of the Marshfield High School rugby team, and name to the all-star team two years in a row. JJ is a graduate of Northeastern University with honors and a licensed real estate broker. JJ has been coaching at TumbleFun for over 18 years.
Miss Samantha, Preschool & Girls Coach
Annual Certification – CPR and First Aid
Sam is a graduate from Whitman Hanson High School and has since received an Associates degree in Science from Massasoit Community College. Miss Sam started dancing at age 3 and has been a competitive dancer for over ten years. Sam has a background in not only coaching gymnastics but also dance & cheerleading. She loves working with children and seeing them develop and learn alongside building relationships with each student. Outside of Tumblefun Sam enjoys spending time outside and staying active! She has attended National Gymnastics congress in 2011 & 2013 and has implemented new and exciting skills into Tumblefun’s fun lessons! Sam has been a part of the Tumblefun Team since 2008.
Miss Carly, Girls Coach
USA Gymnastics Instructor Member
Annual Certification CPR & First Aid CPRCarly is a 2010 Graduate from the University of New Hampshire where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family Studies with a Specialty in Child Advocacy and Family Policy and a Minor in Education. Along with the Center For Professional Excellence in Child Welfare, Carly assisted in implementing training programs throughout the state of New Hampshire for all Social Workers. She has also created lesson plans and administered them in numerous kindergarten classrooms. Carly was a cheerleader for nine years and has helped coach Marshfield Youth Cheerleading. She attended the National Gymnastics Congress in 2011, 2013 & 2014. Carly has been working at Tumblefun since 2005.
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Tumblefun’s current facility was newly renovated in 2001 to meet the specific needs of a gymnastics school. We provide a clean and bright environment with full transparency for gymnastics, family and friends to enjoy the Tumblefun experience. We have all sorts of apparatuses for advanced gymnasts along with fun props and mats for our little ones. We are constantly decorating the gym with fun themes that coincide with the lesson of the week.
Waiting Room
The waiting room has large windows to view all the gymnastics. There is an area and table for small children to play with blocks, car, or color. We have tables and chairs for our guest’s comfort and offer free Wi-Fi.
Main Gym
Floor
Suspended spring floor
Tumble Track
Rope
Tons of great mats from beginner to advanced
Balance Beams Area
Brand new adjustable SA sport regulation beams
Low beams and training beams
Pre-school friendly beams
Vault Runway
Power Incline
Advanced and Beginner Spring Boards
Bar Training Area
Uneven Bars, parallel bars, rings, and other training apparatuses
Pre-school friendly bars
Other Fun stuff includes
40ft Tumble Track and Mini Tumble Track
All Purpose Room with padded floor
Memory foam pit
Air Mountain
20 ft Air track
New Norbert American Ninja Warrior Mats
Trampoline
Birthday Party Room
Large Castle Mural and themed room
Throne for Birthday Child
2 tables and lots of little chairs
Full Fridge and Freeze