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WGC STAFF
Melissa Vinkler, Gymnastics Program Director/Coach: Melissa runs the educational gymnastics classes here at WGC. She has several years of coaching experience, and stays up-to-date on the latest techniques in the form of continuing education clinics to keep your child progressing. Coach Melissa possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education.
Katie O'Neil Jones, Team Coach: As a former Georgia Gym Dog, Katie knows what it takes to make it to the collegiate level! Coach Katie is an experienced gymnast and coach. She coaches prep op, compulsory and optional levels. [photo coming soon] Jennifer Brazell, All-Star Cheerleading Head Coach: Coach Jennifer has many years of cheerleading and choreography experience, and has competed in the local, State, Regional and International Levels. Guest Coaches: WGC has had the privilege of hosting some pretty amazing guest coaches! They include Olympic Medalists Kerri Strug & Courtney Kupets, the University of Georgia Gym Dogs Asst. Head Coach Julie Clark, UGA Gym Dogs Tiffany Tolnay, Hilary Mauro, Abby Stack & Brittany Smith. Coach Casey Bryan, former elite gymnast, National Team Member and former member of the USA World Championship Team, is a consultant coach for WGC. | ||
Jennifer Piasecki, Owner/General Manager/Coach: Coach Jennifer manages the gym and enjoys coaching her team girls. With a rigorous conditioning program, which includes plyometrics and TOPs conditioning, WGC competitive gymnasts are strong and able to progress at a faster pace when it comes to skill development and mastery. Coach Jennifer's philosophy for her team girls is to help them not only reach their personal gymnastics goals, but to help them raise the bar on their gymnastics training - whether it means mastering a skill that has been alluding them, moving up a level, or aiming for a college scholarship. In addition to her work with team, Jennifer loves watching how excited and proud all of the students at WGC - from preschooler to the most advanced tumbler, get when they learn a new skill or accomplish a goal - not only did they learn something, but their self-esteem has gone up a big notch. And that is what gymnastics is all about to her and to her staff - the development and growth of each child who walks through the doors! Miss Jennifer has a background in gymnastics, dance and figure skating.
Tiffany Vinkler, Preschool Director/Afterschool Care Leader: Miss Tiffany comes to us with years of education and experience involving children. She possesses a bachelor's degree in Child Psychology and has worked for the Newberry YMCA and, most recently, the Charlotte Gateway Academy. Miss Tiffany is eager to teach your preschoolers the fundamentals of gymnastics as well as very important social skills! Miss Tiffany also teaches in our Afterschool Care Program. 
Stephanie Roof, Tumbling Director/All-Star Coach: Coach Stephanie is a former competitive gymnast, as well as a former NCAA cheerleader. She has years of experience both participating in and coaching tumbling classes, from beginners to the most advanced power tumblers. During her cheerleading career, Coach Stephanie has appeared on ESPN and Good Morning America! In addition to running the Tumbling Program, Coach Stephanie coaches the All-Star cheerleading program and assists with our competitive team program. 
