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Flipping the Script: How Flip Out 19 is Making an Impact in Decatur

At Flip Out 19 in Decatur, Alabama, kids are building confidence through learning how to tumble and stunt.

Flip Out 19 Owner, Michael Stetler, opened the small gym a decade ago after stepping away from corporate America to pursue a more purpose-driven path. As a parent of a child with special needs, he was looking for a way to make a living while also contributing to the community.

He noticed a gap. High school cheerleaders needed tumbling and stunting skills, and kids in local dance classes needed extra tumbling experience. Flip Out 19 filled that niche and quickly became a go-to training ground for young athletes in the area.

Today, Flip Out 19 operates five days a week, offering a joyful and supportive environment that keeps kids coming back year after year. Athletes who have grown up in the program value the close-knit, uplifting culture Coach Michael has created.

Parents also recognize the impact the gym has made. They see Flip Out 19 as part of a larger small business ecosystem in Decatur – one that thrives on community support and creates lasting value for families.

Today, Flip Out 19 operates five days a week, offering a joyful and supportive environment that keeps kids coming back year after year. Athletes who have grown up in the program value the close-knit, uplifting culture Coach Michael has created.

Parents also recognize the impact the gym has made. They see Flip Out 19 as part of a larger small business ecosystem in Decatur – one that thrives on community support and creates lasting value for families.

Launch’s Entrepreneurship Pillar is proud to support business owners like Michael who are turning their ideas into sustainable ventures. By equipping entrepreneurs with the tools, mentorship, and connections they need to grow, Launch helps create more opportunities across the region.

For Michael, that support has meant greater success and deeper roots in the community he loves.

Learn more about Flip Out 19