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Champion Coaches

Published on Wednesday, 10 August 2011 00:46
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Coach Alexys

Alexys is a 2010 graduate from Saline High School and former gymnast of Twistars USA. Holding numerous awards in gymnastics, she is most proud of her Level 9 National floor, vault and all around title. She claimed the vault and floor titles from Level 10 state and regionals in 2010 and earned a gymnastics scholarship to Southern Utah University. Deciding to hang up the grips and "rips", she now joins our staff full time and will be attending EMU to pursue a degree in Athletic training. You will most likely see Alexys taping up a few ankles in the gym but in her spare time she enjoys movies, country music and spending time with friends and family.

Coach Bree

As a native of Lansing MI, Bree is joining us from the University of Arizona. Competing as a Wildcat and earning too many career highs to list, Bree has won first and second place in many championships throughout her college career on vault and floor. As a 5 year member of Twisters USA gym, she was a 2004 national competitor regional all around champion and a Region 5 All-Star team member amongst many other club career awards. She earned the all around beam champion and all-aroun d floor champion titles at her Division I high school, holds two varsity track records, and was a state contender in diving her freshman and sophomore years. In her spare time, Bree enjoys dancing, singing, shopping, and spending time with friends and family.

Coach Courtney

Courtney is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Kinesiology. While at MSU, Courtney started the Michigan State University Club Gymnastics Team. Beginning her career at age 8, Couteny finish a Level 9 gymnast with Beam as her favorite event. She has been coaching for 7 years and is also an experienced babysitter and Nanny. While not in the gym, Courtney enjoys working out, reading and spending time with family and friends.

Coach Emily

Emily started her gymnastics career at the age of 7 years old. With Bars being her favorite event, Emily finished at Level 10 in club gymnastics earning titles such as First Place all around at the USAG State Meet and the Bars Title at Regionals. After high school, Emily was awarded a college scholarship and went on to compete as part of the Northern Illinois University Woman's Gymnastics team. Emily has experience working with children as a student teacher during her high school career here in Michigan. When not is the gym, Emily spends her time studying as she is obtaining a Nursing Degree from Eastern Michigan University. We are excited to welcome Coach Emily to our Champion Team.

Coach Jenna

Jenna began her gymnastics career at age 4. She finished her career at Level 9 with Vault being her favorite event and was the President of Colorado State University Gymnastics for 2 years. Jenna danced on professional teams in Colorado and was on the Varsity Cheer team at Colorado State University for 1 year. She was on the Dean's List and graduated with a double major from Colorado State. Jenna is currently a first year law student here in Michigan. Jenna enjoys spending time with her 4 nieces, scrap booking, reading and watching football in her spare time.

Coach Jessica

Jessica began gymnastics at 5 years old. Competing up to level 7 with club gymnastics she finished her career on the Pioneer High School Gymnastics Team in Ann Arbor. Her strongest events included bars and balance beam. After graduating from Pioneer, Jessica went on to obtain a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Michigan. She taught 1st and 3rd grade for 4 years in Maryland and has been a Nanny for 2 years for children ages 2-6. Jessica previously coached our pre team and level 5/6's for 7 years. She accompanied Champion Gymnasts to the International Gymnastics Camp during her previous time with our gym. Jessica has also attended the National Gymnastics Congress in Philadelphia. While not at the gym, Jessica enjoys listening to music and kayaking.

Coach Kate

Kate brings a wide range of knowledge to our recreation program. Kate began her dance career at age 8. Studying at the Northern Ballet Theater in Nashua NH, she focused on Classical Ballet, Point, Modern and Jazz. Also a competitive gymnast, Kate finished her career at Level 5. She has coached dance for 4 years and we are pleased to be going into our third year with Kate on our coaching team. As well as being a part time Nanny, Kate is currently transferring to EMU to obtain a degree in Elementary Education. She enjoys scrapbooking, listening to music and spending time with friends and family.

Coach Kayla

We are excited to welcome Kayla to our Champion coaching team as last year she finished her gymnastics career as a Champion Gymnastics Prep Optional Platinum. Beginning gymnastics at age 3, Kayla has been a Champion gymnast throughout her entire gymnastics career with beam being her favorite event. Kayla graduated high school as part of the National Honor Society and is a recipient of the President Honors Scholarship at Washtenaw Community College. Kayla has 6 months of coaching experience at the local YMCA and has been coaching at Champion for 6 months. She volunteers at multiple day cares and enjoys reading and spending time with her friends.

Coach Kristie

With floor being her strongest event, Kristie finished her career as a Senior on her High School team. Kristie has attended clinics held by elite judges and various congresses keeping her up to date on the latest coaching strategies. She has been coaching gymnastics since 1987. Kristie works with all ages from parent involved classes up to Level 5 and 6. Kristie holds a Bachelors degree from Eastern Michigan University in Elementary Education. She has subbed in classrooms from Kindergarten up to 8th grade. When not in the gym coaching, Kristie enjoys scrapbooking.

Coach Mollie

Coach Mollie began gymnastics at age 5, finishing at Level 6, she brings 4 years of coaching experience with her to Champion. Mollie graduated college with Honors and a degree in International Studies. She has coached girls basketball and gymnastics in Spain for 3-8 year old girls. When not in the gym, Mollie enjoys outdoor activities, running and reading.

Coach Robyn

Robyn Meyer, MS ATC, serves as Champion's Athletic Coach. Robyn's primary focus in the gym will be injury prevention and rehabilitation. Most recently, Robyn has worked as an University of Michigan athletic medicine intern with the track and field and cheerleading teams. Prior to this, Robyn worked for one year as the athletic trainer for the Arkansas Razorback Women’s Gymnastics team. She has also coached competitive gymnastics for five years in Wisconsin.

Coach Susan

Finishing at Level 10 and achieving 3rd overall on bars at Nationals, Susan is a great addition to Champion Gymnastics. Nominated as Gymnast of the Year in 2003 by area coaches, Susan brings with her enthusiasm and excitement along with 9 years of coaching experience. Currently Susan holds a degree in Occupational Therapy and is in the process of obtaining a degree in Nursing.

Coach Tunishia

Tunishia began her gymnastics career at age 4. With the balance beam and bars being her favorite event, Tunishia finished her career at Level 8/9. While obtaining a degree in sports medicine from Eastern Michigan University, she participated in the EMU cheer team cheering for AFL and NBA for 3 years. Tunishia brings with her 13 years of coaching experience. While not in the gym Tunishia works at the University of Michigan hospital and is currently persuing a doctorate in physical therapy. She enjoys reading in her spare time.