meet our staff
At Premier Gymnastics, we are dedicated to maintaining a coaching staff with a high level of experience and professionalism. Our Staff attends monthly trainings to continually better their coaching techniques and skill progressions.
Our coaching staff is required to have a USA Gymnastics Instructor or Professional Membership, as well as complete a list of courses to keep their coaching techniques current.
Gym Manager
jacqueline
JacquelineV@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• Trinity Valley College (2004-2005)
• Saint Leo University, Bachelor's Degree in Business Management (2006-2010)
Certifications:
• CPR
• First Aid
• NCIS Background Check
• USAG Professional Member
• USAG: Safety and Risk Management
• USAG: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
• USAG: Safe Sport
Experience:
• Competitive Gymnast for 11 years
• Competitive and School Cheerleader for 3 years
• Collegiate National Champion for Cheerleading (2005)
• Recreational Coach for DGA Tampa (2000)
• Cheerleading Coach for Cheer Champs (2002- 2003)
• Compulsory Coach for Premier since October 2011
Compulsory Director
Compulsory Team
Office Manager
courtney
CourtneyL@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• Florida State University (2003-2006)
Experience:
• 20+ years customer service experience
• 15+ years management experience
• Customer Service team member at Premier since May 2016
• Premier Gymnastics Office Manager since May 2022
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Certifications:
• USAG Volunteer Member
• USAG Safe Sport
Customer Service Team
abby
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Education:
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Wesley Chapel High School (2014-2018)
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Pasco Hernando State College, Bachelors’ in Nursing (2018-present)
Certifications:
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CPR
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First Aid
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NCIS Background Check
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USA Gymnastics Professional Member
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USA Gymnastics: Safe Sport
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USA Gymnastics: Safety & Risk Management
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USA Gymnastics: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
Experience:
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Competitive Gymnast for 8 years
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Competitive Cheerleader for 2 years
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Recreational and Compulsory Coach at East Pasco Gymnastics (2015)
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Xcel/Recreational Coach at Premier since February 2016
Class Instructor
XCEL Director/XCEL Team
Class Program Director
michael
Optional Team
MichaelC@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• Dunedin High School (2014-2018)
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Certifications:
• CPR
• First Aid
• USA Gymnastics Safety & Risk Management
• USA Gymnastics Tough Couching or Emotional Abuse:
Knowing When the Line Has Been Crossed
• USA Gymnastics Understanding Safety and Response Policy
• USA Gymnastics SafeSport
• USA Gymnastics Judging Women 4/5
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Experience:
• Competitive gymnast for 15 years
• Gymnastics coach for 5 years
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XCEL Team
Compulsory Team
emily
EmilyB@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
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Certifications:
• CPR
• First Aid
• NCIS Background Check
• USAG Professional Member
• USAG: Safety and Risk Management
• USAG: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
• USAG: Safe Sport
Experience:
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Social Media Director
aubrey
AubreyM@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• University of Oklahoma (2009-2011)
• University of Central Oklahoma, Bachelor's in Strategic
Communication and Photography (2012- 2016)
Certifications:
• CPR
• First Aid
• NCIS Background Check
• USAG Professional Member
• USAG: Safe Sport
• USAG: Safety & Risk Management
• USAG: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
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Experience:
• Competitive Gymnast for 12 years at Bart Conner
Gymnastics Academy in Oklahoma
• Compulsory/Optional Coach for Oklahoma City
Gymnastics for 5 years
• Preschool and School Age Coach for Premier Gymnastics
since March 2019
• Compulsory Team coach for Premier since May 2019
Compulsory Team
kellyn
KellynM@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• Land O Lakes High School (2017 - 2021)
• University of South Florida (2021 - Present)
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Certifications:
• CPR
• First Aid
• USA Gymnastics Instructor Member
• USA Gymnastics: Safe Sport
• USA Gymnastics: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
• USA Gymnastics: Safety & Risk Management
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Experience:
• Competitive gymnast for 5 years
• USAG Level 4 State Champion -2012
• Competitive dancer for 5 years
• High School cheerleader for 1 year
• Recreational and Pre-Team coach (2019 - 2021)
• Recreational coach at Premier since October 2021
paige
Compulsory Team
PaigeS@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• AS in Biology (Cottey College - 2015)
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Certifications:
• CPR, First Aid, & AED
• USAG Professional Member
• USAG: Safe Sport
• USAG: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
• USAG: Safety & Risk Management
• Xcel Bronze, Silver & Gold Judge
• CoachUp Qualified Coach
• LEO Leadership Program award member
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Experience:
• Competitive gymnast for 15 years
• Competitive dance for 4 years
• Competitive Team Coach (Xcel & JO Optional) for 10 years
• Women's Team Program director for rec, Xcel & Optionals
• Head Coach for Women's Competitive Team
• XB, XS, XG event coach on vault, beam and floor
• Choreographer for XB, XS, XG teams
• Founder/CEO of Dear Gymnastics, LLC
• Author of "Breaking Through: Conquering Mental Blocks in Gymnastics" [Publication Date: 12/31/2023]
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XCEL Team
Class Instructor
mallory
MalloryS@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• Steinbrenner High School (2013-2017)
• Florida State University, BS in Family & Child Sciences
• USF, Master of Social Work (2021 - Present)
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Certifications:
• CPR
• First Aid
• NCIS Background Check
• USA Gymnastics Instructor Member
• USA Gymnastics: Safe Sport
• USA Gymnastics: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
• USA Gymnastics: Safety & Risk Management
Experience:
• Recreational gymnast for 2 years
• Recreational tumbling for 4 years
• Recreational cheerleading for 1 year
• Recreational, Pre-Team and Cheer Coach at DGA for 4 years
• Recreational coach at Premier since 2018
Class Program Lead Trainer
XCEL Team
tosha
Class Instructor
ToshaW@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• South Anchorage High School (2004-2007)
• The Univ. of Fairbanks Alaska (2007-2014)
• Bachelor's in elementary education
• Master's in special education
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Certifications:
• CPR/AED
• First Aid
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Experience:
• Competitive gymnast for 10 years (club and high school)
• High school gymnastics coach for 3 years
• CrossFit Level 1 coach for 5 years
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XCEL Team
Class Instructor
lauren w
LaurenW@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
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Wiregrass Ranch High School (2015 – 2019)
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University of North Florida (2019 – 2021)
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University of Central Florida (2021- 2023)
Certifications:
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CPR
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First Aid
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USA Gymnastics Instructor Member
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USA Gymnastics: Safe Sport
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USA Gymnastics: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
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USA Gymnastics: Safety & Risk Management
Experience:
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Recreational gymnastics/tumbling for 4 years
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Competitive cheerleader for 1.5 years
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High school cheerleader for 3 years
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Recreational Coach at Broadway Gymnastics (2021-2022)
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Recreational Coach at Premier (2017-present)
Assistant Class Program Trainer
denise
Class Instructor
DeniseK@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• Randolph High School, New Jersey
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Certifications:
• CPR
• First Aid
• USAG Instructor Member
• USAG: Safe Sport
• USAG: Fundamentals of Gymnastics
• USAG: Safety & Risk Management
• USAG: Tough Coaching/Emotional Abuse
• USAG Women's Meet Director
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Experience:
• Recreational coach, Rec Team coach, Pre-Team coach, Level 2 coach, office staff, Recreational Director at Atlanta North Stars Gymnastics (2012-2023)
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Assistant Class Program Trainer
Customer Service Team
ullissa
UllissaC@premiergymnasticsfl.com
Education:
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Wesley Chapel High School (2017-2021)
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Saint Leo University (2021-Present)
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Experience:
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Competitive gymnast for 5 years
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Competitive cheerleader for 2 years
Customer Service Team Lead Trainer
mackenzie
Class Instructor
MackenzieK@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• Sunlake High School (2021-Present)
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Certifications:
• CPR
• First Aid
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Experience:
• Competitive gymnast for 7 years
• Competitive cheerleader for 3 years
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rowan
Customer Service Team
RowanG@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• Cypress Creek High School (2021-Present)
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Experience:
• 3 years customer service
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emma
Class Instructor
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Education:
• Sunlake High School (2021-2025)
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Certifications:
• CPR
• USAG Instructor Member
• USAG: Safe Sport
• USAG: Safety and Risk Management
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Experience:
• Competitive cheerleader for 4 years
• High school cheerleader for 2 years
• Recreational coach at Premier since 2023
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camila
Class Instructor (Seasonal)
CamilaM@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• Cypress Bay High School (2018-2022)
• University of South Florida (2023-Present)
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Certifications:
• CPR
• First Aid
• USAG Instructor Member
• USAG: Safe Sport
• USAG: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
• USAG: Safety & Risk Management
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Experience:
• Competitive gymnast for 3 years
• Gymnastics coach for 2 years (Recreational & Pre-Team)
• Spanish tutor
• Kindergarten teacher assistant (2021-2022)
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eva
Class Instructor
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Education:
• Florida Virtual High School (2021 - 2023)
• Pasco Hernando State College (2023 - Present)
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Certifications:
• CPR
• First Aid
• USAG Instructor Member
• USAG: Safe Sport
• USAG: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
• USAG: Safety & Risk Management
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Experience:
• 15 years in Studio dance
• 8 years in competitive dance
• 8 years acro training
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kate
Class Instructor
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Education:
• Sunlake High School (2021-Present)
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Certifications:
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Experience:
• Competitive cheer for 6 years
• Recreational gymnastics for 3 years
• Recreational coach at Premier since 2023
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kevin
Class Instructor
KevinB@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• Montgomery College (2014)
• University of Maryland (2016)
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Certifications:
• CPR
• First Aid
• USAG Instructor Member
• USAG: Safe Sport
• USAG: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
• USAG: Safety & Risk Management
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Experience:
• Strength, conditioning & coordination coach (2009-present)
• Collegiate soccer and gymnastics athletes
• High school soccer, gymnastics, football & basketball athletes
• Injury recovery programming
• Hill's Gymnastics (2015-2020)
• Tumbling coach
• Recreational coach
• Assistant class director
• Party coordinator
• Recreational coach at Premier since. 2022
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reese
Class Instructor
ReeseG@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• Sunlake High School (2021-2025)
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Certifications:
• CPR
• USAG Instructor Member
• USAG: Safety & Risk Management
• USAG: Safe Sport
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Experience:
• Competitive gymnast for 5 years
• Recreational cheerleader for 1 year
• Recreational coach at Premier since 2023
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claudia
Class Instructor (Seasonal)
ClaudiaW@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• Saint Leo University (2022-Present)
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Certifications:
• CPR
• First Aid
• USAG Instructor Member
• USAG: Safe Sport
• USAG: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
• USAG: Safety & Risk Management
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Experience:
• Competitive gymnast for 8 years
• Xcel gymnast for 6 years
• High School gymnast for 2 years
• Gymnastics coach at Gymnastics Spectrum for 2 years
• Recreational coach at Premier since 2023
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emerson
Class Instructor
EmersonF@premiergymnasticsfl.com
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Education:
• Sunlake High School (2021-Present)
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Certifications:
• CPR
• First Aid
• USAG Instructor Member
• USAG: Safe Sport
• USAG: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
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Experience:
• Recreational gymnastics for 3 years
• Recreational dance for 3 years
