meet the staff

Katie Fried - Owner

Katie grew up in Richmond, Virginia and participated in gymnastics from age 4 all the way through high school. She began coaching recreational gymnastics classes at age 15 and fell in love! Katie worked in gym settings throughout high school and college, then decided to pursue a master’s degree. In 2014, she obtained her Master of Social Work with a specialization in working with children and families from the University of Southern California; before moving back to the east coast.

Even though Katie is owner, she also currently coaches preschool classes, pre-team, and Level 3. She does the preschool curriculum and lesson planning herself and is the Pre-Team Manager. Katie is CPR/First Aid certified, Safety and Risk Management certified, and is a USAG Professional Member.

katie@griffingymnastics.com