STAFF

Coach Callie

Some fun facts about me:

• My first name is Rachel but I go by my middle name, Callie.
• Years coaching gymnastics: more than 10
• 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 cat Lucy
• 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, stepdaughter Evelyn (12 years old), and daughter Kaitlyn (5 years old).
   

Groundskeeper Sonny

Some fun facts about me:

• Years coaching gymnastics: 0
• 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
• Years coaching gymnastics: 6
• 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

Some fun facts about me:

• Years coaching gymnastics: 3
• Favorite foods: fruit (I love pretty much ALL fruit) and donuts
• Languages: English, some Spanish
• Pets: none anymore, sadly, but I used to have 2 dogs named Sammie and Scooter. They were siblings! I am getting a tattoo for them
• 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 8 years myself, it really excites me to see their progressions and drive for the sport.
   

Coach Shana

Some fun facts about me:

• Years coaching gymnastics: on and off for almost 30 years
• 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:

• Years coaching gymnastics: this is my first year 
• 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:

• Years coaching gymnastics: this is my first year coaching
• 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:

• This is my first year at AGC
• 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:

• Years coaching gymnastics: 15
• 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:

• Years coaching gymnastics: 14 years
• 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 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 :)