Brown's Gymnastics

Brown's Gymnastics, Jr. Olympic Training Center
"The Largest and Best Equipped Gymnastics Schools in the USA"

Brown's Gym is proud to be the home of:

3,000 Smiling Young Faces throughout the USA
USA National Team members 1980-2004
2004 USA Olympian - Mohini Bhardwaj (USA)
2004 USA National Team Members
2003 USA National Team Members
2002 USA National Team Members
2001 World Championships Bronze Medalist - Mohini Bhardwaj
1997 World Championship Team Member - Mohini Bhardwaj
1996 Olympian - Eileen Diaz (Puerto Rico)
1996 Olympian - Shane de Fraitas (Barbados)
1992 Olympic Bronze Medalist - Wendy Bruce (USA)
1989 World Championship Silver Medalist - Brandy Johnson (USA)
1989 World Championship Team Member - Wendy Bruce (USA)
1988 Olympian - Brandy Johnson (USA)

History of Brown's Gymnastics

       Brown's Gymnastics began in Gainesville, Florida in 1976. Founder, Rita Brown, opened the original Brown's Gymnastics Training Center in downtown Gainesville. In 1983, Brown's relocated to the Orlando area. Today, the facility in Altamonte Springs is home of corporate headquarters. Currently there are three locations in Florida: Altamonte Springs, Winter Park and Lake Mary/Sanford.

       The excitement grew with the 1996 opening of a 54,000 square foot facility in Houston, Texas. Houston's gym is the largest gymnastics facility in the world and features two complete training centers under one roof. Programs include women's and men's competitive teams, rhythmic gymnastics, recreational programs and a full preschool program.

       In 1998, Brown's continued its "History of Excellence" by providing a 16,000 square foot state of the art facility in Las Vegas with gymnastics classes for children walking through 18 years.

       Brown's has expanded again; this time to San Antonio, Texas. early 2004 marked the much anticipated opening of the Stone Oak facility. Located in the Stone Oak Development, this facility will continue the Brown's tradition of quality, first-class facilities with variety of programs for all gymnastic interests. Brown's is excited to serve the San Antonio area!

       And we're not finished yet! Brown's is currently exploring possibilities for a North Carolina location and is seeking individuals interested in owning or operating a Brown's Gymnastics facility. With this newest expansion Brown's Gymnastics will encompass 7 locations in 4 states!

       The Brown's Gymnastics program has come a long way since it's north Florida beginnings. It is has become one of the most progressive and prestigious facilities in the nation. Brown's Gymnastic teams have continued to grow in numbers and honors at all levels. From state to national level, Brown's women's and men's teams have captured Olympic medals, national and International individual titles, and top team awards.

       The Olympic Training Center of Brown's Gymnastics has been the home of 2004, 1996, 1992, & 1988 Olympic Gymnasts and numerous National Team Members. Brown's hosts over 5000 students with over 300 competitive gymnasts through out the United States. Combining the three facilities in the Orlando area provides training for over 3000 gymnasts! This program is recognized as one of the finest programs in the United States providing training for both boys and girls.

Meet Rita Brown

RITA BROWN, a USA World Team and Olympic Coach, has coached and trained athletes in the 2004, 1996, 1992, and 1988 Olympic Games. Ms. Brown is a graduate of the University of Florida & a certified teacher of physical education. She has been coaching gymnastics for over twenty five years.

Under her coaching, over twenty-five gymnasts have qualified to the USA National Teams. Rita is renown for qualifying gymnasts to the Jr. and Sr. Elite Program and for producing high level gymnasts who continue their gymnastics careers on full scholarships. Gymnasts representing Brown's Gymnastics and the United States have earned over 100 National and International Medals.

Video on Rita Brown

Rita Brown represents the United States as a National Team Coach and provides her expertise to the United States Gymnastics Federation, serving as a member of the USA Gymnastics Foundation Board of Directors and past USAG Finance Committee Board Member. She developed RB Brown Consulting Group and travels throughout the United States providing consultation to improve current programs and initiate new facilities and programs. Rita also licenses the Brown's Gymnastics name & programs. She has written 10 Safety and Insturctional Manuals for GYMCERT a subsidiary of USACERT used for Certifying Gymnastics Coaches. Those books are available for purchase at www.gymcert.com or under the Brown's Gym "Proshop" section of this website under the section called "publications".

Rita's youngest daughter, Carrie Brown, died in a tragic car accident 7 years ago. In the face of this devastating loss, Rita managed to display courage and leadership by setting up various memorials around the Orlando community to help other children in Carrie's memory. Rita was instrumental in establishing The Carrie Brown Foundation (A Non Profit Organization), which provides Central Florida Children the opportunity to attend the YMCA Camp Wewa Summer Camp Programs. Her oldest daughter, Jennifer, works for E Entertainent News, ESPN and Bennett Productions in Los Angeles, CA hosting television shows on HDNET. Jennifer is the host for 3 major TV Shows shown on Direct TV. E Entertainment and CMT. Her latest show on CMT was called "I want to Look like a High School Cheerleader again" and "Beyond The List both are featured on HDNET channel 79 for additional inforrmation on Jennifer's TV career go to JennBrown. Jenn graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida where she attended on an athletic/academic scholarship and majored in Criminology. Jennifer was the past Sr. Vice President of the National Stunt Riding Association Stuntnsra. This organization is the National Governing Body for the National Stunt Riding Association (for Motorcylcles).