Besides being a mom of three very active little girls, Jennifer's background includes training & competing as a figure skater for many years. She also coached figure skating. As a supplement to her own training, Jennifer took tumbling & ballroom dance. Jennifer is a Professional Member of USA Gymnastics, is USA Gymnastics Safety Certified, and is a USA Gymnastics Certified Meet Director. Currently, in addition to running the gym, Jennifer acts as Team Director and coaches compulsories.
Andrew Piasecki, M.D. of Camden Bone & Joint is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty board certification in sports medicine & rehabilitation. Dr. Piasecki is the official Team Wateree Physician.
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Geno Pyfrom - Head Team Coach
We are very excited to have Coach Geno as part of our WGC family. Coach Geno has a dynamic, positive coaching style, and has in fact been coaching successful gymnasts for over 35 years. Coach Geno has coached countless successful gymnasts at the State, Regional and National levels. One of his main points of focus is in helping his gymnasts achieve their goals - and top college scholarships.
Most recently, Coach Geno had two gymnasts featured in USA Gymnastics Magazine - both girls received a perfect 10.0 in two meets. Coach Geno has worked with many top coaches throughout his career, and was the coach of many top gymnasts, including Brandy Johnson, early in her career.
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Melissa Vinkler - Gymnastics Program Director
With a degree in Exercise Science from the College of Charleston, Coach Melissa understands how important fitness is for our children! Combined with her experience in gymnastics and cheerleading, not to mention work experience in child development, Melissa is a great addition to our staff. Coach Melissa creates our gymnastics program curriculum and instructs classes. Melissa approaches coaching with a positive, upbeat attitude and is excited to work with and challenge your gymnast! Coach Melissa is a Professional Member of USA Gymnastics and is USA Gymnastics Safety Certified.
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Mike Domagalski - Team Coach
Former Head Coach of the Sumter YMCA Twisting Aerials, Coach Mike brings over 20 years of coaching experience to WGC, and has in fact coached many state, regional and national champions over the years. We are very excited to have him join our team! Coach Mike will be working with all levels.
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Stephanie Roof - All-Star Cheerleading & Tumbling Program Director
Coach Stephanie has years of competitive cheerleading experience and tumbling experience, both as a cheerleader and team captain at the College of Charleston, where she had received a full cheerleading scholarship. After graduating with a degree in Physical Education, Coach Stephanie continued on at the College of Charleston as a coach of the cheerleading squad. Coach Stephanie also competed for several years as an All Star Cheerleader. Coach Stephanie spent several seasons coaching for US Cheer in Myrtle Beach, SC, and came to us from ACX where she was also a coach. During her career, Coach Stephanie competed all the way to Nationals and was an NCAA All-American. Coach Stephanie has even been on Good Morning America and ESPN!
Coach Stephanie will be coaching our tumbling classes and All-Star Squads, with the aid of her assistant coach. Coach Stephanie is available for private lessons. She also is available to coach tumbling for Middle & High School Squads.
