Welcome to MEKS!
MEKS Gymnastics Academy opened it's doors in May of 2018 with a dream of creating an environment where every child can thrive. We vowed to provide the highest quality of coaching by hiring skilled coaches who are committed to bringing out the best in each athlete. And, we continue to provide regular in house trainings and to take advantage of outside trainings to ensure that our coaches are up to speed on the newest techniques. We started with brand new state-of-the art equipment, and we continue to add new equipment every year.
Today, owners Misty Carpenter and Jennifer Hollems continue their committment to our athletes and their families, whether those athletes are looking to compete at the highest levels or whether they want to participate briefly. Each athlete will have fun, make friends, gain strength and stamina, and grow in confidence through their experience at MEKS.
We are proud to serve the Anderson, Pendleton, Lapel, Fishers, Noblesville, and Muncie areas by providing gymnastics, tumbling, Flip and Flex and special events for their children. And, we are proud to contribute to the Madison County community employing more than 50 people, participating in local charity events, and helping kids stay fit and active.
Owners
Misty Carpenter
Coaching Director
Head Coach, Levels 7-10 and Xcel Diamond
Misty has more than 25 years of gymnastics coaching experience at every level from Pre-K through Level 10. Several of her former gymnasts have gone on to compete at the college level. Misty oversees all coaching, conducts regular coach training and develops team training plans and drills. She works with all team athletes, and serves as Head Coach for our gymnasts at levels 7-10 and Xcel Diamond.
Misty is married and has two wonderful daughters, both of whom competed as MEKS gymnasts. Her oldest, Madi, is attending Indiana University in Fort Wayne studying Radiology. Her youngest, Myleigh, is a senior who plays volleyball and sings in the show choir in addition to competing as an Xcel Diamond and as a member of the Lapel High School team. When not coaching, Misty enjoys watching her girls compete in their other sports and activities, spending time at the lake, and vacationing on the beach.
Jennifer Hollems
Business Director
USAG and NGA Level 10 Judge
Jennifer has an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. She worked in brand management previously, and she and her husband co-own a rental property company. Jennifer is responsible for running the business side of MEKS and you will often find her handling overflow at the front desk or answering calls. She has experience coaching preschool and recreational gymnastics and can step in to help as needed. Jennifer is a USAG Level 10 rated judge, and she often helps the team at practice and meets in this capacity.
Jennifer is married and a parent to two wonderful children. Her oldest, Carter, is a student at Ball State University studying Natural Resources. Her youngest, Kendall, is a senior who competes as a MEKS Xcel Sapphire gymnast. When not working, Jennifer loves to travel and to plan educational trips for her family.