EVO Gymnastics

American multi-sport club

EVO Gymnastics, also known as EVO Athletics, is a multi-sport club known for its men's gymnastics program located in Sarasota, Florida.

## History

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EVO Gymnastics is co-owned by Kyle Lawton and Lydia Lawton.[1]

In 2016, EVO undertook a series of moves to expand. In June, EVO moved into a new facility in Sarasota, Florida.[1] In August, it was announced that Aimee Boorman, the personal coach of Simone Biles, was hired to the staff.[2] It then acquired Suncoast Volleyball Club to bring under the EVO brand in September.[3][4]

With USA Gymnastics' decision to terminate its usage of Karolyi Ranch in January 2018, EVO served as one of two temporary training sites for the United States women's national artistic gymnastics team until November 2019.[5][6][7]

Former United States men's national artistic gymnastics team member Sam Mikulak announced he had joined the EVO coaching staff in October 2022 with the aim to elevate the program to an official Olympic training center.[8][9]

## Current staff

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As of December 14, 2023[10]

* Kevin Mazeika, program director
* Grant Brittan, general manager
* Sam Mikulak, men's team coach
* Syque Caesar, men's senior elite head coach

## Notable gymnasts & alumni

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* Alex Diab[11]
* Brody Malone[12]
* Stephen Nedoroscik[13]
* Curran Phillips[14]
* Donnell Whittenburg[15]
* Shane Wiskus[16]

## Notable former coaches

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* Aimee Boorman

## References

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1. ^ a b Wilson, David (June 29, 2016). "Evo Athletics opens new location with nontraditional ideas". The Bradenton Herald. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
2. ^ Armour, Nancy (August 29, 2016). "Simone Biles' coach leaves Houston for new job with EVO Athletics". USA Today. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
3. ^ Kohn, Ryan (October 27, 2016). "EVO Volleyball is born, for the benefit of everyone". Sarasota Observer. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
4. ^ "Evo Athletics acquires Suncoast Volleyball Club". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. September 14, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
5. ^ Barron, David (January 18, 2018). "Karolyi Ranch out as USA Gymnastics training site". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
6. ^ "USA Gymnastics identifies interim training facility for U.S. Women's National Team". usagym.org. November 22, 2019. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
7. ^ Woods, David (January 21, 2020). "'Indianapolis is a great fit' as USA gymnasts prepare for 2020 Tokyo Olympics". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
8. ^ "Officially announcing my new role at Evo Gymnastics as a coach!". instagram.com. October 4, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
9. ^ Heit, Barbie (November 2023). "Olympic Gymnastics Finds a New Home". SRQ. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
10. ^ "About Us". evogymnastics.com. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
11. ^ "Alex Diab". usagym.org. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
12. ^ "Brody Malone". usagym.org. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
13. ^ "Stephen Nedoroscik". usagym.org. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
14. ^ "Curran Phillips". usagym.org. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
15. ^ Campbell, Dylan (August 7, 2025). "EVO Gymnastics Sends Team Members to U.S. Championships". srqmagazine.com. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
16. ^ "Shane Wiskus". usagym.org. Retrieved December 14, 2023.

## External links

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* Official website