Coaches

Coaching - 18+ years

• 18 years at GBN

• 1 year at Downers Grove South

• 1 year at Naperville Central

• 5 years with Wilmette Gymnastics

• 6 years with Buffalo Grove Gymnastics Center

• 2+ years with AAG Northbrook

Gymnastics History - 

• 4 years at Sokol

• 3 years at Premier Gymnastics

• 4 years at Downers Grove South HS

  • 4 year State qualifier

  • 2 years Team Captain

• 4 years with Indiana University Club

  • 4 year Nationals finalist

  • 1 year Team President

Favorite thing about coaching gymnastics - My favorite thing about coaching gymnastics is being able to teach not only the skills in gymnastics to be successful within the sport, but the skills that the athletes can carry with them throughout their life to help them be successful in any of their endeavors.

What has the sport done for you - It's hard to even put into words how gymnastics has affected me.  My drive to pursue improvement, my persistence in never giving up, my sportsmanship in encouraging and helping those around me and so, so much more ... has all come from being a part of this sport. 

Coaching - 12+ years at GBN

Gymnastics History - 

• 4 years at Libertyville High School; Team Captain

Favorite thing about coaching gymnastics - My favorite thing about coaching gymnastics is witnessing athletes throw a new skill for the first time. Everything from the individual's reaction to the cheering and comradery that coincides with the team. Being a coach is an incredible experience.

What has the sport done for you - From the start, gymnastics has given me a true sense of belonging. Through my experience with gymnastics, I have truly enjoyed the gymnastics community, the lifelong friendships, the positive mentality associated with the sport, as well as how the sport keeps me healthy and active.

Coaching - 30+ years

• 15+ years at GBN 

• 1 year with Niles North 

• 20 years with AAG Northbrook (formerly Northbrook Gymnastics Training Center) 

• 6 years with various clubs in Colorado 

Gymnastics History - Grew up in Northbrook, attended Glenbrook North High School, and continued my gymnastics career at the University of Iowa then went onto the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. 

International Competition

• 1998 International Team Championships: 1st-team

• 1997 International Team Championships: 1st-team

• 1996 Senior Pacific Alliance: 4th-team; 4th-FX

• 1996 Individual Event World Championships

• 1990 USA vs. Canada: 1st-team

National Competition

• 1999 Winter Cup Challenge: 3rd-R; 6th-PB

• 1998 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships: 11th-AA; 6th-PB

• 1998 Winter Cup Challenge: AA Qualifier; 4th-PB

• 1997 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships: 8th-AA; 7th-SR

• 1997 Winter Cup Challenge: 6th-AA

• 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials: 14th-AA

• 1996 Coca-Cola National Championships: 6th-AA, 3rd-SR

• 1996 Winter Cup Challenge: 2nd-AA; 2nd-SR; 3rd-PB

• 1995 Winter Cup Challenge:AA Qualifier

Favorite thing about coaching gymnastics - The growth of the gymnast when they first walk in the door to the last meet of their senior year. 

What has the sport done for you - Provided me the opportunity to give back to the sport that afforded me so many opportunities growing up.