All-Star 2020-2021: New Gyms, Closings, And Acquisitions

FamousxMindset said:

I love that STAR Athletics is growing they seemingly have a formula that works.

I am hoping for a program to pop up in the Hampton Roads VA area there are very few options but a good amount of talent/

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dmouth11 said:

You are NOT lying. Very proud of them being from NJ! Blown away by this highlight video from their showcase. (Star Athletics Showcase 2020

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retiredl5cheer said:

They closed a while back, did a very temporary merge with VIP Athletics in MD that never went through, and then reopened for a few years. I don't think they've been around for a while, but I may be wrong.

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dmouth11 said:

You are NOT lying. Very proud of them being from NJ! Blown away by this highlight video from their showcase.

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Knowcheering said:

What did this Georgia gym used to be called? I don't mean the actual building, I mean whoever is coaching there had to have come from somewhere. I haven't seen anything about any gym closings or drama in the Atlanta area (actually I'd classify their Georgia location as more Athens than Atlanta), but something had to have happened, like a takeover, breakaway, etc. Do the Atlanta Jayhawks still have two locations? What programs used to be in the Athens area I wonder? I would just be curious to know what these kids and their coaches used to be called.

This is more of a general statement and not directed toward any one program, but the trend where gyms get credit for the work of secondary locations thousands of miles away is an amusing one. From a business perspective, I understand what has happened to our sport, but from a sports competition perspective, I don't find it particularly celebratory... but good for all the owners out there who are doing what they have to do. Yes, technically Stingrays-Michigan is the same name as Stingrays-Marietta Georgia, but I never associated the two together or thought of it as all one gym. What does an NJ gym really have to do with a Georgia one? Probably not much, which is why I'm a bit curious to know where these people are actually from (for lack of a better phrase). Every time Rockstar opens a new location 5 states away, I have the same curiosity, what gym did we just lose? How many fewer gym names are there now as opposed to 10-15 years ago?

Hopefully the Atlanta Jayhawks are still going strong. I haven't seen them on any schedules so far this season but maybe they start later.

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icequeen said:

Looks like they only have one location. Google stated the location in Auburn Georgia is permanently closed.

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Knowcheering said:

What did this Georgia gym used to be called? I don't mean the actual building, I mean whoever is coaching there had to have come from somewhere. I haven't seen anything about any gym closings or drama in the Atlanta area (actually I'd classify their Georgia location as more Athens than Atlanta), but something had to have happened, like a takeover, breakaway, etc. Do the Atlanta Jayhawks still have two locations? What programs used to be in the Athens area I wonder? I would just be curious to know what these kids and their coaches used to be called.

This is more of a general statement and not directed toward any one program, but the trend where gyms get credit for the work of secondary locations thousands of miles away is an amusing one. From a business perspective, I understand what has happened to our sport, but from a sports competition perspective, I don't find it particularly celebratory... but good for all the owners out there who are doing what they have to do. Yes, technically Stingrays-Michigan is the same name as Stingrays-Marietta Georgia, but I never associated the two together or thought of it as all one gym. What does an NJ gym really have to do with a Georgia one? Probably not much, which is why I'm a bit curious to know where these people are actually from (for lack of a better phrase). Every time Rockstar opens a new location 5 states away, I have the same curiosity, what gym did we just lose? How many fewer gym names are there now as opposed to 10-15 years ago?

Hopefully the Atlanta Jayhawks are still going strong. I haven't seen them on any schedules so far this season but maybe they start later.

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Knowcheering said:

What did this Georgia gym used to be called? I don't mean the actual building, I mean whoever is coaching there had to have come from somewhere. I haven't seen anything about any gym closings or drama in the Atlanta area (actually I'd classify their Georgia location as more Athens than Atlanta), but something had to have happened, like a takeover, breakaway, etc. Do the Atlanta Jayhawks still have two locations? What programs used to be in the Athens area I wonder? I would just be curious to know what these kids and their coaches used to be called.

This is more of a general statement and not directed toward any one program, but the trend where gyms get credit for the work of secondary locations thousands of miles away is an amusing one. From a business perspective, I understand what has happened to our sport, but from a sports competition perspective, I don't find it particularly celebratory... but good for all the owners out there who are doing what they have to do. Yes, technically Stingrays-Michigan is the same name as Stingrays-Marietta Georgia, but I never associated the two together or thought of it as all one gym. What does an NJ gym really have to do with a Georgia one? Probably not much, which is why I'm a bit curious to know where these people are actually from (for lack of a better phrase). Every time Rockstar opens a new location 5 states away, I have the same curiosity, what gym did we just lose? How many fewer gym names are there now as opposed to 10-15 years ago?

Hopefully the Atlanta Jayhawks are still going strong. I haven't seen them on any schedules so far this season but maybe they start later.

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Jenniferg482 said:

I always wonder the same. Is Rockstar NJ the same gym that was their previously with franchised branding and management or is a whole new staff, new management, etc?

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oncecoolcoachnowmom said:

Question:

I wonder how much a gym changes when it becomes a CA, CEA, Rockstar, etc?

WHEN A SMALL GYM BECOMES A LOCATION OF ANOTHER GYM (VIA MERGER OR WHATEVER) -

Do they generally get all new staff?
Or is it basically same staff/gym with Big Gym's name?
Or does it depend on the situation?

ALSO - who maintains ownership of these locations? Are they all individually owned franchises? Does flagship owner have ownership at all? Does it depend on the gym?

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oncecoolcoachnowmom said:

Question:
I wonder how much a gym changes when it becomes a CA, CEA, Rockstar, etc?

WHEN A SMALL GYM BECOMES A LOCATION OF ANOTHER GYM (VIA MERGER OR WHATEVER) -

Do they generally get all new staff?
Or is it basically same staff/gym with Big Gym's name?
Or does it depend on the situation?

ALSO - who maintains ownership of these locations? Are they all individually owned franchises? Does flagship owner have ownership at all? Does it depend on the gym?

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icequeen said:

Fame Allstars is opening a gym in Stanford, VA. I feel like there was/is Twisters, Stingrays, or CEA in that area.

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