STAFF


Coach Callie

Some fun facts about me:

  • My first name is Rachel but I go by my middle name, Callie
  • Favorite foods: strawberries and chocolate peanut butter ice cream
  • Languages: besides English, I speak some Spanish and Hebrew (I was pretty fluent in both at the end of high school).  I can still understand quite a bit
  • Pets: our husky/collie dog Bacon, and our cats Lucy and Ollie
  • Hobbies: swing dancing, snowboarding, doing gymnastics myself, and chasing our high-energy litte girl around
  • Role at AGC: Owner/Preschool Director & Coach
  • I love coaching because it’s so rewarding to see my students learning and succeeding, and it is really fun to see the personality of each kid come out.  I grew up in the DC area and did recreational gymnastics from ages 3-12.  I went to UW Madison and now live in Verona with my husband Sonny, my stepdaughter Evelyn, and my daughter Kaitlyn.
     

Groundskeeper Sonny

Some fun facts about me:

  • Favorite foods: sugar-free Greek yogurt and donuts
  • Languages: English
  • Pets: our husky/collie dog Bacon, and our cat Lucy 
  • Hobbies: weekend warrior at the gym, getting my kids to say weird things, finding decorations for my office
  • Role at AGC: Owner/All-rounder
  • I do my best to make sure the coaches at AGC can focus on what they do best. That means I’m in charge of groundskeeping, marketing, bookkeeping, etc, etc… at least until we decide to call in a professional. I grew up in Cedarburg, just north of Milwaukee. I went to UW-Madison for my undergrad and graduate degrees. I live in Verona with my wife Callie (see above) and two daughters, Evelyn and Kaitlyn.
     

Coach Elizabeth

Some fun facts about me:

  • You can call me Elizabeth or Coach Beth
  • Favorite foods: anything in moderation! I love chocolate of any kind
  • Languages: English and accounting
  • Pets: none at the moment, but I love taking care of my brother's two Australian Shepherds, Ollie & Stella
  • Hobbies: I enjoy powerlifting, puzzles, going to restaurants with my boyfriend, and, my favorite - adult gymnastics class at AGC!
  • Role at AGC: Coach
  • I love coaching because it's an extremely fun and rewarding way to help kids learn, grow, and have some fun! I love the problem-solving aspect of teaching a new skill, and I love to see how happy it makes young gymnasts when they conquer a new challenge. I had the opportunity to coach gymnasts of all ages before moving to Madison, WI in 2019, and I'm so excited to be a part of AGC!
     

Coach Kaitlyn N.

Some fun facts about me:

  • Favorite foods: fruit (I love pretty much ALL fruit) and donuts
  • Languages: English, some Spanish
  • Pets: I used to have 2 dogs named Sammie and Scooter. Now I share one named Brownie.
  • Hobbies: spending time with the people I love, shopping, braiding hair, hiking, and gymnastics!
  • Role at AGC: Coach
  • I love coaching because it allows me to see the kids grow as both gymnasts and people. Having done gymnastics for 10 years myself, it really excites me to see their progressions and drive for the sport.
     

Coach Shana

Some fun facts about me:

  • Favorite foods: seafood/sushi and ice cream. All of the ice cream.
  • Languages: English
  • Pets: two cats and a frog 
  • Hobbies: spending time with my two young boys and husband, log rolling, adult gymnastics (I still love it!), fitness (I am a personal trainer in the "real world"), and napping
  • Role at AGC: Coach
  • I truly believe all children should begin their athletic journey in the sport of gymnastics. It's a positive and fun-filled environment that develops strength, balance, flexibility and teaches them at an early age about finding success through overcoming fears and obstacles.
     

Coach Aimee

Some fun facts about me:

  • Favorite foods: avocado toast with Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel Seasoning. And chocolate lava cake... or anything chocolate as long as there are NO berries on it.
  • Languages: English and a tiny bit of German, but that was in high school so I don't remember much
  • Pets: my corgi Waffles
  • Hobbies: rock climbing, hiking, skiing, cross stitch, playing board games
  • Role at AGC: Coach
  • I loved gymnastics as a kid and competed through high school. I'm so excited to show kids how much fun gymnastics is!
     

Coach Melanie

Some fun facts about me:

  • Favorite foods: mango or jicama, and any water based smoothies
  • Languages: Spanish and English
  • Pets: none 
  • Hobbies: painting, listening to and finding new music, doing gymnastics!!
  • Role at AGC: Coach
  • I love coaching because I find happiness in being able to help others grow and reach their goals. I love watching people improve by the day!


Francesca

Some fun facts about me:

  • Favorite foods: raspberries, and milk + warm, freshly baked cookies
  • Languages: English, Italian, some French and Spanish
  • Pets: I don't need them- I have 3 little girls! But if we do find an insect in the house, it's our temporary pet 
  • Hobbies: climbing, snowboarding, longboarding, acroyoga, teaching piano, grad school, gymnastics, house renovation
  • Role at AGC: Coach & Open gym supervisor
  • I am very passionate about helping people see their potential. Personal growth and physical movement are my biggest drivers!
     

Coach Jess

Some fun facts about me:

  • Favorite foods: avocados and frozen Greek yogurt (coffee flavor!) 
  • Languages: English and some Spanish
  • Pets: 2 dogs (corgis, Bella and Giggs), and 2 cats (Pig and Frank). Fun fact, all 4 of my animals are orange! 
  • Hobbies: yoga, reading, going for bike rides, and gardening
  • Role at AGC: Coach
  • I love the opportunity to help kids build not only gymnastics skills and healthy habits, but social skills too. I think gymnastics is great at teaching kids to be patient and consistent. If you are willing to put the work in, the reward is worth the effort. (I've been doing gymnastics my whole life, and I did my first kip at Achieve Gymnastics when I was 33 years old!)
     

Coach Holly

Some fun facts about me:

  • Favorite foods: asparagus, and anything that is chocolate and salted caramel
  • Languages: English and American Sign Language (though I have been out of school a few years so it's a little rusty) 
  • Pets: one dog named Elli
  • Hobbies: spending time with my very energetic daughter and my husband, swimming, dancing, singing loudly and out of tune, gymnastics! 
  • Role at AGC: Coach
  • I love seeing the excitement kids have when they finally get a skill they have worked so hard to achieve! It is so rewarding to see gymnasts growing in and ouf of the gym!
     

Coach Paige

Some fun facts about me:

  • Favorite foods: salmon and rice bowls, and cookie dough ice cream
  • Languages: English
  • Pets: none, but I love hanging out with everyone else's furry friends! 
  • Hobbies: I love doing anything outdoors, especially hiking and swimming. I like to travel and spend time with my family and friends whenever I can. I also spend a lot of time studying as I am currently getting my undergrad degree.
  • Role at AGC: Coach
  • I am very passionate about supporting people to reach their goals and highest potentials. I love connecting with the kids and helping them to succeed and their excitement and joy is the best bonus to my day!
     

Coach Kaitlyn H.

Some fun facts about me:

  • Favorite foods: stuffed peppers and brownies
  • Languages: English and some Spanish
  • Pets: my dog, Hope! 
  • Hobbies: painting, swimming, baking, gymnastics
  • Role at AGC: Coach
  • Gymnastics brings me so much joy and I love being able to pass that on to the kids! Also, when they get a new skill it is so exciting, sometimes more for me than them!


Coach Libby

Some fun facts about me:

  • Favorite foods: any fruit, but especially strawberries and mango, and donuts
  • Languages: English and some French
  • Pets: I have a dog named Sadie 
  • Hobbies: cooking and baking, being outside, spending time with friends and family, paddleboarding, swimming, gymnastics
  • Role at AGC: Coach
  • I love the sport of gymnastics, and I love being able to see students learn new skills and participate in different activities!  I love to see them excited to come to class everyday and grow as gymnasts and people.


Coach Lanie

Some fun facts about me:

  • Favorite food: mac and cheese
  • Languages: English
  • Pets: two dogs! Cooper and Jeni 
  • Hobbies: playing with my dogs, and arts and crafts
  • Role at AGC: Coach
  • I love watching my students achieve their goals and overcome their fears!


Coach Jason

Some fun facts about me:

  • Favorite foods: foods that are green like broccoli, spinach, avocados, green grapes, green apples, honeydew, key lime pie. Also, chicken noodle soup (not green- but also a favorite)!
  • Languages: English
  • Pets: 2 cats named Calcifer and CeCe 
  • Hobbies: gymnastics, hiking, origami, playing board games and video games, playing with my cats, playing the drums, cooking, skateboarding, ice skating
  • Role at AGC: Coach
  • I think gymnastics is the most amazing sport in the world and I wanted to be a coach so that I can bring a positive influence to it. Coaching gymnastics is also a great way to improve my own gymnastics abilities!
     

Coach Bri

Some fun facts about me:

  • Years coaching gymnastics: I've coached gymnastics since 2004  
  • Favorite foods: Indian or Thai, and anything chocolate!
  • Languages: English, some Spanish, and a very tiny bit of ASL 
  • Pets: Two Recues- a dog named Short-Stack and a Calico cat named Quin 
  • Hobbies: Anything crafty, listening to live music and traveling... And I dabble in all things movement: snowboarding, hiking, pickleball, golf, sand volleyball, biking, adult gymnastics (of course!), and exploring new playgrounds with my toddler. Always interested in trying something new! 
  • Role at AGC: Coach
  • I love coaching because it's an opportunity to share the joy and passion I have for this sport as gymnastics has been a huge part of my life since I was 2 years old. I love helping people of any age learn new skills and have fun, while building confidence and a strong foundation. I view each person I coach as having their own unique strengths and needs, so I love finding the best way to help each person make sense of a new skill. Super grateful that AGC supports adult gymnastics, too! Age doesn't matter - Come play :)