Ms Oksana Suvalova USAG Head Coach

• Elite Gymnast age 12-15yrs
• National Team Member of USSR
• Awarded Master of Sport USSR
• National Champion of Belarus
• 27years of coaching experience (Belarus, Egypt, USA)
• 15years of coaching at Club Champion, California
• Coached several USAG National Champions in California
• Two Athletes currently on the Brown University and Cornell University Teams

Ms Molly Office Manager

• Currently pursuing a degree in Social Work
• Completed Associates Degree in Social Science
• When not working or studying, enjoys gardening and being a plant hobbyist.

Mr. Ivan Bereznyakov USAG Girls Team Director

• Elite Head Coach – USAG Women’s Team at Club Champion, Pasadena, CA. 2008-Present.
• Had 2 Elite Gymnasts who went on to Stanford and Utah for College.
• Had 2 Level 10 gymnasts qualify for Nationals several years and go onto Cornell and Brown.
• Coached several State & Regional champions Levels 7-10 in toughest region of the country.
• His program was the leading USAG TOPS program for 5 years.
• Ukraine National Team 1990-1994
• Master of Sport Award USSR 1991

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 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 Barbara Tiess USAG Team Director

• 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 Caitie Developmental Director, USAG Compulsory 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 Tina PreSchool Program Director

• 16 years coaching gymnastics
• BA Child Psychology
• Summer Camp Director for 9+ years

Ms Heidy Recreational Director

• Worked at GMGC for over 3 years
• Assistant Head Coach Club Team
• Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Business Management at Farmingdale College
• Did Gymnastics and Cheerleading for 6 years

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 8 years
• Trained alongside International Elite coaches for over 4 years
• Graduated St. Joseph’s College majoring in Human Relations pursuing a Masters in Guidance Counseling
• Head Coach for GMGC Club Team

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 half Marathons,  2 NYC Marathons

Ms Joleigh Developmental Director

Ms Hailey Club Team Director

• Gymnast at Gold Medal for 10 years
• Cheerleader for 6 years
• Coaching at Gold Medal since the age of 17

Ms Kerri Facility Manager & Co USAIGC Director

• Coached at Gold Medal for 9 years
• Trained under Elite Coaches for 5=years
• Coached USAG and IGC
• Trained at the Olympic Training Facility
• Former Pre-K teacher
• 1st Place Gold Regional Team 2021 & 2022

Ms Jamie Zahra Facility Manager & USAIGC Team Director

• Attended Gold Medal for 8 years as a gymnast
• Coaching IGC team for 9 years
• 1st Place Gold Regional Team 2021 & 2022
• Coached several gymnasts with State, Regional & World titles
• CPR & First Aid Certified

Ms Kim PreSchool Program Director

• Teaching Preschool Gymnastics for 23 years
• Working at Gold Medal since 2007
• Safety Certified
• CPR/AED Certified
• Concussion Certified

Mr Matt Office Manager & Regional Party Director

Mr David Smith Boys Team 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 Kaity Recreational Director

• First Aid/ AED certified
• Gymnast for 6yrs
• Competitive cheerleader for 8yrs
• Experience coaching from preschool to team 

Ms Ally Office Manager

• Graduated with Honors from Suffolk County Community College
• Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
• Worked at Gold Medal since 2021

Ms Amanda Party Director

• Competitive dancer for 13 years
• Student dance teacher throughout my dance career
• High school cheerleader
• Former Preschool Teacher

Mr Vincent Scarduzio USAG 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.

Ms Sarah Losee USAG Girls Team Director

• Junior Olympic Coach since 2016
• USAG Safety Certified
• Assistant Development Director for over 2 years
• Junior Olympic Level 9 Gymnast at GMGC Rocky Point

Ms Amanda (Mandi) Hamilton Facility Manager, PreSchool 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 Ashley Office Manager

• Worked at Gold Medal since 2018
• Counselor for 3 years
• Previous intern at Harbor Child Care
• Previous Teachers Assistant

Ms Ava Recreational Director

• Gymnast for over 5 years
• Competitive Cheerleader for 14 years
• Cheerleading Coach for 4 years
• Experienced in coaching Preschool, Recreational and Advanced gymnastics

Ms Chade Ninja Director

• Working at Gold Medal since 2016
• Experienced babysitter for several years
• Experience with coaching Ninja, Preschool, and Recreational gymnastics
• Competitive Dancer for over 10 years
• Former Basketball Player

Mr Neville Ninja Director

• Working with children since 2014
• Coaching since 2018
• Very active and has a background in Martial Arts
• Enjoys building bonds with students that help foster growth

Ms Alison Preschool Director

• Competitive Dancer for 13 years
• Gymnast for 5 years
• Experienced nanny & babysitter for over 5 years.

Ms Michelle Facility Manager

• Gymnast for 12 years
• Competitive Cheerleader for 7 years
• Coached Cheerleading & Gymnastics for over 15 years.
• BS in Recreation & Event Management University of Florida
• MBA from Hofstra University

Ms. Danielle Pesale Developmental & IGC Director

• Worked for Gold Medal for over 6 years
• Preschool Director for 2 years
• Developmental Director for 2 years
• Coaching gymnastics for 8 years
• Gymnast for over 12 years
• Competed USAG, USAIGC and Varsity Gymnastics

Ms Danielle Office Manager

• Degree in Criminal Justice
• Worked with GMGC since 2018

Mr David Co Party Director

• Attends FSC for Business Management
• Ninja coach since 2020
• All county Lacrosse player

Ms Allie Co Party Director

• Pursuing Degree in Sports Management
• Competitive gymnast for 7 years, reaching level 9

Ms Kristina Recreational Director

• Business management degree
• Cheerleading coach for 8 years
• Competitive cheerleader for 16 years

Ms Emily USAG Team & Developmental Director

• USAG Certified Coach
• Competitive USAG gymnast for 10 years
• Majoring in Sports Management at Farmingdale State College
• 4 year Varsity Diver

Mr Cole Ninja Director & Facility Manager

• College football player
• ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
• Sports management Major
• Ninja instructor since 2018