NHAAG's is the first and finest gymnastics organization in the the seacoast area!

For nearly four decades, since 1973, we have been offering programs for kids from ages 2 to18!  Presently, we offer recreational and USAG competitive team gymnastics (levels 5-elite), trampoline classes, parkour instruction, summer camp, and more.  We have a fantastic adult fitness program taught by weight loss and nutrition counselor and author Eileen Palazzolo. Many of our classes have flexible schedules to accomodate your busy life!  Don't forget to take advantage of our special services such as birthday parties and weekly open gym sessions!

Below you can learn more about our Professional Staff and our rich History since being founded almost 40 years ago! Visit all the menu links to learn more about our programs and classes and our current crop of student USAG competitor teams. Directions, Contact Info and an FAQ are also available.

Lou Datilio Jr. Owner / Founder / Master Coach

Lou founded NHAAGS in 1973 as a training facility for the UNH gymnastics team. He is still regularly involved in daily activites at the gym, always offering guidance even at "play times" like open gym.

Lou Datilio III Owner

Lou was the Jr. Olympic National Champion and 5-time International Junior National Champion. He is now the Head Coach and Program Director of the New Hampshire Academy. Lou was inducted into the Iowa University's Hall of Fame in 2008 for his many Big Ten Championships accomplishments.

Danielle Datilio Owner

Danielle Is Managing Director and Choreographer. Danielle performed with the Louisiana and Tulsa Ballet Companies as a child protege.

Cheri Mencke Coach

Cheri has been coaching gymnastics for over 16 years. As a former gymnast herself, she began her training right here at NHAAG's in 1973! She went on to earn a full scholarship at the University of Rhode Island where she competed All-Around both nationally and internationally, set numerous records, and led her team as co-captain. As her college valedictorian, she earned a degree in Nutritional Science. She presently coaches women's level 6-10 and is a talented choreographer for the optional girls' floor and beam routines.

Eileen Palazzolo Coach and Fitness Author

Eileen Palazzolo coaches Adult, D1, and D2 level gymnastics.  Eileen has also been teaching Adult Fitness since 2005.  Eileen designs her program to be challenging and different each time.  Her classes accommodate all fitness levels from beginners to advanced.   

Eileen is our resident counselor on Weight Loss and Nutrition. She is also the author of "Free from Perfect". She can be contacted at (603) 918-7676 or palazzoloeileen@yahoo.com

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The NHAAG'S barn gym came into being because of the need for the University of New Hampshire Men's Gymnastics Team to have a workout facility during the holiday seasons.  Lou Datilio established NHAAG in 1973.  Once created, the gym's goal was also to train higher caliber gymnasts to feed into the men's and women's university system.

Today, the New Hampshire Academy runs a highly competitive boys and girls team along with adult, recreational, preschool and strength classes. For more recent developments please see our News page for past announcements and Press Releases.