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We believe gymnastics is the most complete physical activity available to today's youth. Our students learn many motor skills enabling them to roll, twist, flip, turn upside-down and land on their feet. Flexibility, coordination, strength and body awareness are continually emphasized. These skills will benefit your children for the rest of their lives and help them achieve greater success in any sport or athletic endeavor they may try in the future.

Newspapers report only 1 out of 6, ten year old boys can do a pull-up, and only 2% of the children taking the President's Physical Fitness test pass. With this knowledge, we realize what a valuable service we provide. We offer a facility where physical fitness is enjoyable and comes naturally from having fun. Many of our students have passed the Presidential test while setting school records.

For centuries many cultures have realized the benefits of a healthy, active body. Physical activity increases the likelihood of the healthy mental and emotional approach to life. With our emphasis on gymnastics for fun, our students learn that fitness is an enjoyable and essential part of a happy life.

The Lafleur family gymnastic history spans four generations and half a century. This experience and knowledge has enabled the LaFleur's to develop one of the finest gymnastic programs in the Southeastern United States.

Jeff LaFleur attended the University of Minnesota with a major in Physical Education and a minor in Child Psychology while on a full gymnastic scholarship. While attending the University of Minnesota, he was the recipient of the Conference Medal of Honor awarded to the most outstanding student athlete. He was a two time All American and a United States National Team Member. Jeff was the top U.S. athlete in the 1979 Pan American Games placing 6th All Around and 3rd on Rings. He also competed internationally in Taiwan and England. Jeff was the oldest competing member of the Kurt Thomas Professional Gymnastic Tour in 1982 at the age of 28. Jeff has been involved with the sport of gymnastics for over 35 years; teaching or coaching for over 25 years. He moved to Florida in November 1980, opening LaFleur's of Largo in January 1981, when he was director and head coach from 1981 through 1986. Jeff has been co-owner and director of LaFleur's of Tampa since it opened in January 1985, and actively coaches all phases of the gymnastic curriculum from "Special Needs" classes and preschool through the Elite Competitive Levels. He is U.S.A. Gymnastic Safety Certified, Meet Director Certified as well as an A.S.E.P. Certified Instructor. He has also served on the Florida State Board since 1983. He has been active as a State and Regional (8 southeastern states) Clinician and presented a gymnastic curriculum guide to all physical educators in the Hillsoborough and Pinellas County school systems. Jeff has coached numerous State, Regional and National U.S.A. Gymnastics championships. Since 1988 the LaFleur's Tampa program has developed eight elite gymnasts, three of whom have competed internationally. In November 1997, Jeff was inducted into the University of Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame.

Julie LaFleur also graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. degree in Physical Education and a minor in Dance. She danced as a member of the Minnesota Repertory Dance Theater before moving to Florida with her husband, Jeff founding LaFleur's Largo, St. Petersburg and then LaFleur's of Tampa in 1985 where she is co-owner and director. She is a U.S.A. Gymnastics Safety Certified and A.S.E.P. Certified. She has coached many State, Regional and National floor exercise medalists and one international floor exercise champion.

Through gymnastics, children at LaFleur's learn the powerful concept of confidence, which coupled with practice and discipline will enable them to achieve their goals. Our philosophy that every child is a winner encourages children to stretch their physical capabilities along with their ability to dream and achieve. We invite your child to come and explore the fun and rewarding world of fitness and gymnastics!

Jeff and Julie LaFleur