2024 Women’s Profile: Kathy Dwyer

Owner, U.S. Gold Gymnastics

Since opening U.S. Gold Gymnastics in 1992, Kathy Dwyer has been leading the way in coaching young athletes to go for the gold. To Dwyer, “the gold” extends from students’ gymnastic careers to encompass careers as exceptional teammates and community members.

As a former gymnast, Dwyer understands the importance of providing a space where children can hone their talents and achieve their goals while also developing confidence, communication skills and a strong sense of self.

“Often, it’s a balance between teaching about life and teaching gymnastics,” said Dwyer. “While I’ve changed and adapted the way I coach over the past 32 years, honesty and sincerity have always remained constant.”

Dwyer recalls watching the 1976 Olympics and becoming fascinated with the gymnasts. In college, at the University of Georgia, she was part of the team that won the 1989 NCAA National Championship title.

Researching the Destin area, she realized there were no gymnastics facilities nearby. U.S. Gold Gymnastics became the first. Now, there are two locations with a third opening in Santa Rosa Beach in mid-2024.

Raising a daughter and impacting the lives of hundreds of children, Dwyer feels deep ties to the Emerald Coast community and gives back regularly.

“It brings me as much satisfaction to see a high level gymnast do a double backflip as it does watching a 3-year-old walk across the high beam for the first time,” said Dwyer.

U.S. Gold Gymnastics

12432 Emerald Coast Parkway, Miramar Beach
(850) 654-3124  |  usgoldgymnastics.com