Gymnastics Coaches
The MJCCA Gymnastics staff takes teamwork very seriously, and works together to ensure the gymnasts are receiving optimal gymnastics instruction, and we are proud to boast a decorated staff of former collegiate and national gymnastics competitors. All of our coaches are CPR certified and trained, as well as USA Gymnastics safety certified. Our coaches strive to create a unique partnership with our families, which is why it’s important that we build a working relationship right up front. Your child’s best interests are our utmost concern. We want to know your family well and help your child’s skills and interest in gymnastics grow to their fullest potential. Kayce • Gymnastics DirectorKayce competed in collegiate gymnastics at Auburn University and was the team captain in 2004 and 2005. She currently holds a spot in the Auburn records top ten for vault, balance beam, and All-Around. Kayce trained at Georgia Gymnastics Academy before college, and was Georgia State champion in 2000. She is incredibly excited about the future of the MJCCA Gymnastics program and the new, state-of-the-art facility and coaching staff! CheriCheri brings 3 years of coaching experience to the MJCCA Gymnastics program. Currently finishing up her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education at Georgia State University, she mainly works with our youth gymnasts. Cheri loves the “excitement of learning and succeeding at something new,” and she embodies that while instructing the gymnasts and teaching them new skills. Flip Facts about Cheri: Dana E.Dana brings widespread knowledge and zeal to the MJCCA Gymnastics program. As a former Level 10 gymnast, Decatur native Dana "loved the relationships that she was able to develop with her coaches and teammates" during her time competing. Now, with 5 years of coaching experience under her belt, she passes on that love and excitement to the MJCCA gymnasts. She also enjoys coaching all of the events because of the variety of activities each individual event represents. Flip Facts about Dana Dana W.Dunwoody native Dana brings extensive skill and expertise to the MJCCA Gymnastics program. A former level 10 gymnast, she would eventually go on to participate in college gymnastics at Auburn University and North Carolina State University. Since her days as a competitive gymnast, Dana has brought her skill and enthusiasm to each and every practice. "The thrill of learning new skills and the lifelong bonds that you make with teammates and coaches" is her favorite thing about gymnastics, and she instills that excitement into coaching. Flip Facts about Dana JenniferA former competitive gymnast and former high school gymnastics team captain, Jennifer brings 15 years of experience to the MJCCA gymnastics program. While receiving her undergraduate degree from Penn State University, she helped transform a recreational gymnastics program into a skill based program, and she brings that knowledge and enthusiasm to the MJCCA as the Prep Optional coach. Jennifer's favorite event to coach is balance beam, and one of her favorite things about coaching is "the excitement when a gymnast finally ‘gets' a skill and the heartwarming feelings of seeing them succeed..." Flip Fact about Jennifer: KaseyKasey has been involved with gymnastics since she was a child. In addition to being a high school gymnast, she also competed competitively in diving and collegiate cheerleading while receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia. As a coach at the MJCCA, Kasey brings her wealth of knowledge and her passion for athletics to the program. "Learning the basics of gymnastics leads to an increase in body awareness...since athletics has always been important to me; I love that the skills learned in gymnastics can be applied in so many ways." Flip Facts about Kasey: SarahA former Level 9 gymnast, Sarah has experienced gymnastics from many different angles. After completing her career as a gymnast, the Birmingham, Alabama native began coaching. Sarah has a diverse background; from recreational classes, to coaching Level 9 and 10 gymnasts, to being the manager of the Auburn University Gymnastics team. She brings her experience to the MJCCA Gymnastics program, and believes that “reaching goals and developing lifelong relationships” is what makes gymnastics such a special sport. Flip Facts about Sarah: SusieAtlanta native Susie brings 6 years of gymnastics experience to the MJCCA Gymnastics program. Specializing in class gymnastics, her favorite event to coach is bars. "The discipline of the sport" is Susie's favorite aspect of gymnastics and she brings a lot of fervor and passion to the program. Flip Facts about Susie TalyaTalya brings the MJCCA Gymnastics program unparalleled knowledge and experience. Her credentials speak for themselves…after 5 years as an elite gymnast, Talya competed collegiately for the University of Georgia where she earned SEC and All-American honors as well as a National Championship. In addition to her experience as a gymnast, she also spent several years in the collegiate coaching circuit, first as an assistant at the University of Maryland, then later at the University of Iowa where she served as the assistant coach and the recruiting coordinator. Despite these accomplishments, her favorite aspect of coaching is simple: she loves “helping kids learn!" Flip Facts about Talya
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