Huntington
Ms Kim – Office Manager
- Has been in fitness business for over 30 years
- Member of Gold Medal for 12 years
- Has a daughter thats been a member at Gold Medal for 12 years, she placed 1st All Around at the NYS Championships for the past 3 years.
Ms Erin – PreSchool Program Director
Ms Caitie – Recreational, Developmental, Club Team Director & Facility Manager
- Competitive dancer for over 16 years.
- Working for Gold Medal over 7 years now
- Has taught dance & Acro for over 6 years
- Attending Suffolk Community College to become a Special Needs Educator in the near future.
- Fitness Enthusiast
Ms Natalia (Natasha) Tokareva – USAG Team Co Director
- Coached Russia at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
- Elite Coach at Russian Olympic Training Center.
- Russian National Team Coach for Senior Teams.
- Qualified Several Level 9 & 10 gymnasts to Nationals in USA.
- Many of her gymnasts in Colorado received full Athletic Scholarships to College.
- Recently coached gymnasts on the Mexican National Team in Colorado
Mr Yuriy (Yuri) Tokareva – USAG Head Coach
- Elite Coach with Natasha for over 20 years.
- He has trained numerous International & National Champions.
- Yuri Broke International Records in Ski Jump (80m) and Won Several Medals.
- Trampoline Team Member for the USSR National Team.
- Won the European Championships for Trampoline.
- Many of his gymnasts in Colorado received full Athletic Scholarships to College.
- In the U.S. many of his gymnasts qualified for Elite Training Camps in Texas.
- Recently coached gymnasts on the Mexican National Team in Colorado.
- Yuri believes that the heart of an athlete must always have room for laughter and fun, while training with intensity and passion!
Ms Barbara Tiess – Team Coordinator
- Coaching for over 28 years
- Region 6 National Elite Chairman for 6 years
- Coached USAG National Team Members
- Many State, Regional and National Champions
- Over 25 College Scholarships
- Over 20 National TOPS Team Members
- USAG Region 6 Service Recipient Award
- 2017-2018 USAG Developmental Team Invite
Ms Michele Brengartner – USAIGC Team Director
- Bronze level state champions 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.
- Silver level state Champions 2006, 2007 2008
- Gold Level State Champions 2008.
- Coaches gymnastics for Port Jefferson HS
- Gold Level National Championships
- All Around Gold Level World Champion 2013
- Gold Level World Championships 2013
Ms Kristen Taylor – Assistant USAIGC Team Director
- Coaching at GMGC since 2001
- BA in Psychology
- Coached IGC since 2003
- Has worked with children from the ages 18months to 18 years old.
Ms Erika Waiser- Boys & Ninja Zone Director
- Coached gymnastics since 2004
- Boys team coach since 2012
- 2nd degree black belt in Kenpo
- World champion in nunchucks
- competed martial arts for 12 years
- certified personal trainer
Ms Ami – Party Director
- World Famous Radio City Rockette for 10 years
- Trained Dance in Pennsylvania her entire childhood in ballet, jazz, tap, & acro from award winning teachers
- Studied Dance at Point Park University
- Performed in National tour with Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey.
- Danced in several regional shows including Contact, Crazy for You, Music Man, & Oklahoma
- Judge for several local and national dance competitions.
Smithtown
Ms Robin – Office Manager
- Part of the Gold Medal Family since 1973…as a gymnast, a coach and in the office
- Former Competitive Gymnast, on GMGC’s first USAG Team
- Daughter was a competitive gymnast on USAG Team at Gold Medal
- 13 years Retail Management Experience
- Avid Crossfitter
- Competed 7 1/2 Marathons, which 2 were the NYC Marathons
Ms Corinne – PreSchool Director
- Recreational Director at Rocky Point Location for 4 years
- Lead PreSchool Teacher in Our Centereach Location for 2 years
- Former USAG Gymnast
- CPR Certified
Ms Ruthie – Co-PreSchool Program Director
- Teaching Dance Since 2008
- Has Been Working for GMGC since 2014
- Was a Competitive Dancer for 15 Years
- Certified EMT
Ms Diana – Developmental, Club Team Director & Facility Manager
- Competed USAG Level 4, 5, 6 and 7
- Middle School and High School gymnast
- Coaching at GMGC for over 4 years
- Trained alongside International Elite coaches for over 4 years
- Attending St. Joseph’s College majoring in Human Relations and a Masters in Early Childhood Education; Special and General Education
- USAG Level 4 Coach
- Head Coach for GMGC Club Team
Ms Kelly Macgregor – USAIGC Team Director
- Professional Dancer for over 15 years
- Worked for Britney Spears, Zendaya, Ne-Yo and more!
- Coach for USAG and USAIGC
- Choreographer for floor and beam
- Assistant to top international choreographers
Centereach
Ms Brittany – Office Manager
- 8 years of Retail Management Experience
- Attended Gold Medal as a child
Ms Jeanette – Facility Manager, Recreational & Developmental Director
- Working at Gold Medal for 9 years
- Has coached USAG up to Level 9 and USAIGC Gold
- Degree in Business Management
Ms Kim – PreSchool Program & Developmental Director
- Teaching preschool gymnastics for 14 years
- Safety certified
- CPR/AED certified
- Concussion certified
Ms Gabby – Assistant PreSchool Program Director
- Coaching since the summer of 2012
- BA in Linguistics from Stony Brook University
- Pursuing a Masters Degree in Special Education and General Early Childhood Education
- Currently volunteer’s at local animal shelters and John T. Mather Hospital
Mr Adrian Dominguez- USAG Team Co Director
- Cuban National Team Staff for power tumbling and artistic gymnastics
- BA in Physical Education
- BA in Sports and Recreation
- Graduate courses in Arbitration, Technical and Methodical improvement, Theory and Methodology of Sports training and Psychology
- Coached National Team members of trampoline at the Pan AM Games 2011-2014
Ms Sara Harper – USA Girls Team Co Director
- Elite gymnast in the UK
- Welsh Trampoline Champion
- BA Hons in Youth and Community Education
- High Performance coaching qualification
- Produced elite gymnasts in the UK, and has had multiple kids invited to the Development Camps at the Olympic Training Center in the U.S.
- Coach to many state, and regional champions, and Easterns and Nationals Qualifiers.
Ms Jamie Zahra- USAIGC Team Director
- Working at Gold Medal for 7 years
- 2nd Place Vault State Champion USAIGC Gold 2 years in a row 2013-2014
- Safety Certified
- Pursuing a Degree in Early Childhood Education
Ms Gianna – Party Director
Rocky Point
Ms Mandi Hamilton – Facility Manager, PreSchool, Developmental Program Director & USAG Level 3 Coach
- USAG Competitive gymnast up to Level 6
- Competitive cheerleader and dancer for 10 years
- Experience coaching all levels from PreSchool up to USAG Level 7 and Cheer
- Safety & PreSchool Fundamentals Certified
Ms Carissa – Co Party Director
- Coaching at GMGC since 2012
- Received a B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology from SUNY Cortland
- CPR/AED/First AID certified
- Plans in pursuing a masters degree in mental health counseling with children in the future.
Ms Denise – Club Team Director
- Gymnast for 6 years
- Cheerleader for 3 years
- Currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education
Ms Sarah Losee – USA Girls Team Director
- Junior Olympic Coach for since 2016
- USAG Safety Certified
- Assistant Development Director for over 2 years
- Junior Olympic Level 9 Gymnast at GMGC Rocky Point
Mr Vincent Scarduzio – USA Girls Team Coach
- Gold Medal Gymnastics: Assistant coach to Erika Waiser 2016 coach of the year for Boys USAG program levels 4 and 5.
- Hasbro Inc.: Current east coast performance team member as a Power Ranger.
- Motion Gymnastics: Assistant head coach for the USAG Trampoline & Tumbling program.
- Queens College: Current studying for bachelors in Nutrition and Exercise Science.
- Full Impact Martial Arts: Previous Co-Owner and head instructor.
- NASM-CPT: Currently licensed NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- 1st Degree black belt in American Kenpo
- Multiple time NASKA World Champion Martial Artist with several ESPN appearances.
Mr David Smith – Boys Director
- Competed gymnastics in High School
- Pursuing career in neurobiological research
- Loves hockey, soccer, guitar, piano, reading and writing
- SCMEA all county vocal jazz
- NYSE levels 4-8
Ms Arianna – Ninja Zone Director
- Training for American Ninja Warrior
- CPR/AED Certified
- Degree in Psychology
Garden City
Ms Emily – Office Manager
- Competitive Gymnast at Exper-Tiess for 9 years
- Varsity Diver and Captain at Smithtown High School West
- Attended Pace University as a Psychology Major
- Retail and customer service experience
Ms Michelle – Facility Manager & Recreational Director
- Gymnast for 12 years
- Competitive cheerleader for 7 years
- Coached cheerleading and gymnastics for 15 years
- Received B.S. in Recreation and Event Management in 2007 from University of Florida
- Received her MBA from Hofstra in 2o12
Ms Bianca – PreSchool Program & Party Director
Ms Veronkia – Co-PreSchool Program Director
Mr Will – Ninja Zone Director
- BS in Education with a Concentration in Physical Education
- 15 years Grappling and 5 years Boxing Experience
- Calisthenics/Parkour Athlete
- Collegiate Athlete in Wrestling
- Certified Personal Trainer
Ms Casey – Club Team Director
- Attended Nassau Community College
- Assistant Teacher at Dutch Lane School in Hicksville for 4 years
- Cheered for Hicksville High School, Twisters Team & Long Island Extreme
- Coached Twisters Cheer for 2 years
- Coaching gymnastics for 9 years
Mr Viktor Safranov – USAIGC Team Program Director
- Coached 2004 USAG Level 7 State Champions
- Coached 2005 USAG Level 8 State Champions
- Coached 2009 USAG Level 6 State Champions
- Worked aside GMGC Huntington’s USAIGC team from 2015-2017
- Was the 1989 Soviet Union’s 2nd Junior National Champion in track and field
- Coaching USAG and USAIGC competitive gymnastics for over 27 years
Levittown
Ms Nikki – Office Manager
- Experience in Gymnastics, dance and cheerleading
- Associates Degree in Liberal Arts
- Competitive Skier
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Ms Crystal – Facility Manager, Rec, Developmental, Ninja Zone Director
- Former competitive gymnast
- Coaching for GMGC since 2009
- Has directed both USAG and USAIGC competitive teams since 2013
- Coach 2017 State Bar & Beam Champions
- BA in Criminal Justice
- Mommy of a little girl
Ms Nicki – PreSchool Program Director
- 3 time National Champion Cheerleader at Hofstra University
- Coaching gymnastics for 10 years
- Directing our busy PreSchool Program in Garden City for the past 2 years
- Coached USAIGC Competitive Teams
- BA in Physical Education K-12
Ms Jillian (Ms Cat) – Assistant PreSchool Program Director
- Has been working with children since 2014
- Was a Competitive Cheerleader for 8+ Years
- Safety & PreSchool Fundamentals Certified
- Friend and Family Call her “Cat”
Ms Stephanie Taibi – USAG Team Director
- Former Junior Olympic Competitive Gymnast.
- USA Certified Professional Coach Since 2015
- Studied Psychology at Penn State University
- In 2019 her gymnasts placed 1st in Level 3 and Level 4 State Championships.
Mr Viktor Safranov – USAIGC Team Program Director
- Coached 2004 USAG Level 7 State Champions
- Coached 2005 USAG Level 8 State Champions
- Coached 2009 USAG Level 6 State Champions
- Worked aside GMGC Huntington’s USAIGC team from 2015-2017
- Was the 1989 Soviet Union’s 2nd Junior National Champion in track and field
- Coaching USAG and USAIGC competitive gymnastics for over 27 years
Ms Breanna – Co Party Director
- Attending Molloy College for Nuclear Medicine
- Competitive Cheerleader for 8 Years
- Gymnast for 6 Years
- Coached Cheerleading for 4 Years