Located in Searcy, AR
501-278-5588
Gym Stars provides a variety of gymnastics and cheer programs for kids ages 3-18. We are known for our competitive cheer and elite gymnastics programs. Our staff is skilled, knowledgeable and experienced and we will coach you to help you achieve your dreams. We are a family owned, locally operated business and members of the Chamber of Commerce. 

Introduction to the Owners

Tracy Calloway
Mike Milligan
Ricky Shourd
John Calloway - Gym Manager 



Elyssa Broadway- Elite Cheer Coach

Elyssa was a competitive high school cheerleader . She has been involved in competitive cheer world with her daughter, who started cheering at the age of five. Elyssa is passionate about cheer and even more passionate about her athletes. Her desire to instill good technique while having fun is felt by all who are on her team. She is competitive, but understands the need to help each athlete reach their potential. She works hard to know her sport, and each athlete as an individual.

Elyssa is married to Ryan, and they have 3 children together. 


Secret Stacy- Gymnastics Director

Secret studied sports science at the University of Central Arkansas.  She has been a part of the Gym Stars family for 4 years and a part of the cheer and gymnastics world for over a decade.  Secret lives in Cabot with her husband and four youngest children.
Kayla Shirley- Gymnastics Head Coach
Kayla Shirley has been with Gym Stars Gymnastics for over 2 decades. First as a gymnast herself at the highest level, and for over 10 years now as a coach. Kayla lives in Sherwood with her husband and kids.

               Emma Dee Schuter- Team coach

Emma Dee is from Hot Springs Arkansas. She is currently a junior at Harding University, majoring in elementary education. She started gymnastics at age 8 and competed on team for 7 years reaching level 8. Emma then started cheering at her high at Lakeside High School, and cheered her sophomore year at Harding University.

               Kelsea Loe- Recreational coach

I am from Frisco, TX. I am currently a senior at Harding University studying Exercise and Sports Science. Post grad, I would like to go on to continue my studies in a doctoral program for Chiropractic field. I have always had a passion for gymnastics from a very young age. I began gymnastics when I was 3 years old  and eventually moved to level 8. Gymnastics was such a big part of my life and I am excited to give back to the next generation. 

Mandi Travis - Elite Cheer Coach

Caroline Swann Tumbling / Cheer

Jaclyn Hood Tumbling/Gymnastics

Brenna Fuller Tumbling

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