All Team Instructors are USAG Professional members and are: 1. Safety Certified 2. SafeSport Certified 3. Background checked through USAG 4. Certified in Fundamentals of Gymnastics Training (U100 Course)
Our instructors are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and positive environment where every child can thrive. Each member of our team brings a strong background in gymnastics or cheer, or valuable experience working with children - along with a genuine passion for helping kids learn, grow, and succeed!
At Island Gymnastics, we take our responsibility seriously. Safety is always our top priority. We are dedicated to helping every student build skills, grow in confidence, and most importantly, have fun every step of the way!
"Gymnastics taught me everything – life lessons, responsibility and discipline and respect." - Shawn Johnson
MEET OUR STAFF
RITA: Rita was a gymnast herself and participated in a variety of sports such as gymnastics, tennis, and track from a young age and throughout college. Rita is a gymnastics coach and a gymnastics judge with over ten 10 years of experience. She has managed Island Gymnastics since 2019 and now owns our wonderful family-run gym. She is Safety certified, SafeSport Certified, USAG Background Checked and Certified in Fundamentals of Gymnastics Training. "I love coaching kids and I love gymnastics, this is the job I've always dreamed about, it is truly exhausting in the best way possible."
NOELLE: Noelle was an exceptional gymnast for over 15 years and progressed all the way to the Elite level. She competed as a Level 10 gymnast who qualified and competed in several USA National Championships herself and was state and regional floor champion. Noelle has been coaching gymnastics for over five years. She coaches our Development team athletes for levels 2,3,4,and 6. She is Safety certified, SafeSport Certified, USAG Background Checked and Certified in Fundamentals of Gymnastics Training. Noelle hopes to own and operate multiple businesses in the future. "I love working with kids and teaching them gymnastics, I want to help children grow confidence through empowerment! Island is a safe space for all kids to feel free to express themselves and learn and have fun!
SARAH: Sarah Gladu was a successful level 8/9 gymnast. She is also an experienced dancer which can help our girls master many dance elements in both floor and balance beam events. Sarah is also one of our choreographers. She coaches our Development team athletes for levels 2,3,4,and 6. Sarah is planning on becoming a physical therapist assistant. She is Safety certified, SafeSport Certified, USAG Background Checked and Certified in Fundamentals of Gymnastics Training. "I've done 15 years of gymnastics, 3 years of dance, coached gymnastics for about 6 years and taught acro dance for about 3 years"
ALI-Lead Advanced class instructor, Tumbling and Cheer prep & Gymnastics Team Coach! Ali is a current college student who was a competitive gymnast as well as a highly competitive cheerleader.
PAUL- Lead Ninja instructor
RASHEED- Lead Ninja Instructor
DANA- Mini/Mighty Monkeys & Intermediate Lead instructor, Office Assistant
AMBER- Mini/Mighty Monkeys Lead Instructor
MARIYA-Mini/Mighty Monkeys, New Beginners Instructor
RAVYN- Beginner/Intermediate, New Beginners, Tumbling, Mini/Mighty Monkeys Instructor
SHAY- Was a competitive gymnast and now applying her skills to teaching an assortment of classes.
PAYTON- Multi-class Instructor
LILY- Multi-class Instructor
EVIE- Multi-class Instructor
BROOKE- Multi-class Instructor
ADDISON- Multi-class Instructor
NAOMI- Multi-class Instructor
OLIVIA- Multi-class Instructor
HEIDI- Multi-class Instructor
MIKE- Part Owner of Island Gymnastics and awesome ninja instructor in his spare time!
JACIE- Office Assistant, Class Assistant Instructor
AUSTIN AKA "Dr. Professor Austin" - Island Gymnastics Photographer
BEN "Mr. Dude"- Ninja Instructor and Gymnastics Class Assistant Instructor
