Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah Rhino.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
The Peach Pit @ Collier Road opened after years of planning and dreaming of what I could do different and better than other studios. I combined everything that I wanted as an athlete, a coach and a mom into one place. My vision board of a daylight studio painted in a fresh white color began my aspirations and images of what our studio would not only look like but feel like and portray as a business.
After working and traveling to such Five Star resorts such as Sea Island, Four Seasons Hotels and other amazing places, my vision came to fruition of how I wanted to be treated and feel when walking into a place in which our athletes and families spend a lot of time training in gymnastics, cheerleading or dance.
As a past athlete, coach and director of various programs in the Atlanta area and beyond, I am extremely humbled by the avid following and amazing talent of athletes and teams that we have built over the past 3 years. Growing up right here in the heart of Atlanta, I trained as a competitive gymnast, cheerleader and dancer prior to cheering at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN and for the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers from 2009-2011. As a coach, I have worked from NYO and local public and private high schools to coaching cheerleading at Georgia Tech on two separate occasions between 2003 to 2015.
Life runs full circle as a career in College and Professional Sports Marketing and Management led me back to a Director of Gymnastics role at Peachtree Presbyterian Church for 11 years prior to opening The Peach Pit, the church my family grew up in. I am blessed to share a career with some of the best coaches and families in Atlanta and could not be more proud of the success of our athletes.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Absolutely not! Starting a business in the midst of 3 children under 5 has been incredibly challenging. I think my passion and energy is what makes it all possible in addition to a great team of people that absolutely love children! You can find great talent and lovers of children but the best of both worlds is what makes finding the best possible staff one of my most challenging obstacles. Once you find great people, I feel it’s important to take great care of them, say “Thank you” a lot and continuously commend great work!
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into The Peach Pit Gymnastics story. Tell us more about the business.
The Peach Pit Gymnastics is Atlanta’s Premiere Boutique Gymnastics, Cheerleading & Dance Studio. We train competitive and recreational athletes with white glove service for parents. Our studios are beautifully designed for a comfortable parent lounge in addition to elite level training equipment.
Our staff are a dynamic family of talented coaches, artists and athletes that undergo extensive training and credentialing to work with your child and meet their every need. Created in 2015, we hope to inspire athletes to reach their personal best mentally, physically and athletically.
The Peach Pit serves as a home away from home for some families as we provide multiple programming for all ages both boys and girls. The Peach Pit wants to create fans not clients and we absolutely love serving the Atlanta Community!
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
I’m not as much as a believer in luck as I am in faith. I prayed for a long time to be surrounded by great people and great opportunities to be able to make my dreams happen. Hard work, perseverance and patience are what I attribute to the success of The Peach Pit.
I have supported myself since I graduated college (Thanks Mom and Dad!) and have worked very hard for all that I am able to provide for our staff and our community. I acquired an SBA loan to open our doors and am forever grateful to the amazing team of people that believed in me.
The most rewarding part of my career is that I am able to provide a wonderful career and opportunity for our team of dynamic coaches. Watching them grow in their careers and as young adults has been incredible!
Pricing:
- Annual Membership $45
- Monthly Tuition $100 (55 Minute Weekly Class)
- Summer Camps $325 Full Day/Week
- Birthday Parties $350 (1.5 Hours)
Contact Info:
- Address: 1019B Collier Road Atlanta, GA 30318
2152 Johnson Ferry Road NE Brookhaven, GA 30319 - Website: www.peachpitgym.com www.peachpitbrookhaven.com
- Phone: 404.697.3697 Collier 404.242.6211 Brookhaven
- Email: sarah@peachpitgym.com
- Instagram: peachpitgym
- Facebook: peachpitgym
- Twitter: peachpitgym
Image Credit:
Ashlie Berrie Photography
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