
Xcel Girls Team
Bronze to Diamond, your pace
Xcel Girls Team
Bronze to Diamond, your pace
EGA Xcel Girls Team in Burnsville, MN - USA Gymnastics Xcel program from Bronze to Diamond with flexible commitment.





Program details
Xcel Girls Team — USA Gymnastics Xcel Program
EGA’s Xcel Team is a competitive program for girls who want to participate in competitive gymnastics without the extensive time commitment of the traditional Developmental Program Competitive teams. With fewer hours in the gym, our Xcel gymnasts are able to enjoy competitive gymnastics and other activities at the same time without having to choose one activity over another.
Team levels and commitment
Our Xcel Teams practice 2–5 days per week — our gymnasts set and achieve their goals!
Bronze Team: 6 hours per week
Silver Team: 6–9 hours per week
Gold Team: 9–12 hours per week
Platinum Team: 12–16 hours per week
Diamond Team: 16–20 hours per week
To learn more or to schedule an evaluation, contact the front desk: (952) 882-9012.
Xcel Team Competition Calendar
Ask your Xcel team contact for the current practice, travel and competition calendar. The Meets page lists EGA-hosted competitions and is not the Xcel team’s complete travel schedule.
Meet the coaches
Eric BernierGirls Team Coach
Hannah JonusGirls Team Coach
Brianna TranAssistant Girls Team Coach
Melanie TrejoAssistant Girls Team Coach
Ben SchermerhornGirls Team Coach
McKenzie MorrisGirls Team Coach
Dima GlotovGirls Team Coach
Nicole SchermerhornGirls Team Coach
Valentina BalakirevaGirls Team Coach
Masha BalakirevaGirls Team Coach
Sasha BalakirevTeam Manager
Jessica CastlemanGirls Team Coach
Paige RobinsonGirls Team Coach
Joining the team
Contact the team staff about an evaluation or transfer. Placement and training commitment are determined with the coaches. Team practice and travel schedules are shared with enrolled team families; ask your team contact for access.
Meet PAEGA, our parent organization. Visiting an EGA-hosted competition? See hosted meet details.
Good to know
Common questions
What is the Xcel team?
Xcel is USA Gymnastics' competitive program for girls who want to compete without the hours a traditional Developmental Program team requires. Xcel gymnasts can keep other activities going rather than having to choose between them.
How many days a week does Xcel practice?
Xcel teams practice 2–5 days per week depending on level. Bronze runs about 6 hours per week and Silver 6–9 hours, with higher levels increasing from there.
How does my daughter join Xcel?
By evaluation, like EGA's other competitive teams. Contact the office to ask about an evaluation, and coaches will recommend the level that fits her skills and the commitment your family wants.
Ready to learn more?
Use the program-specific next step, or call our front desk for help.