Mission Statement
Westwind Gymnastics is owned and operated by two sisters, Sarah Cook & Rachel Petersen.
We love Jesus Christ, athletics, and our community. Westwind Gymnastics exists to offer quality gymnastics classes to the youth in Big Rapids and the surrounding areas - something that has been missing for many years.
We strive to honor God by creating a positive, encouraging atmosphere for children to learn the sport of gymnastics,
build self-confidence, and grow in physical strength and mental toughness.
We love Jesus Christ, athletics, and our community. Westwind Gymnastics exists to offer quality gymnastics classes to the youth in Big Rapids and the surrounding areas - something that has been missing for many years.
We strive to honor God by creating a positive, encouraging atmosphere for children to learn the sport of gymnastics,
build self-confidence, and grow in physical strength and mental toughness.
About Us
Rachel is an alumni of Crossroads Charter Academy and played soccer at Ferris State for one year before transferring to Baker College of Muskegon where she received her Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) training. She currently works at Spectrum Health as a PTA. Rachel is married to Jared and they have two little boys. She likes to hunt, fish, hike, canoe, and many other adventurous outdoor activities. She participated in gymnastics for seven years and competed through Level 5.
Sarah is an alumni of Big Rapids High school and played volleyball at Hope College for one year before transferring to Michigan State University where she got her degree in elementary education. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Zach. In addition to co-owning, running, and coaching at the gym, she home schools their three children. Sarah participated in gymnastics for 10 years and competed through Level 6.
Sarah is an alumni of Big Rapids High school and played volleyball at Hope College for one year before transferring to Michigan State University where she got her degree in elementary education. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Zach. In addition to co-owning, running, and coaching at the gym, she home schools their three children. Sarah participated in gymnastics for 10 years and competed through Level 6.