Huntington

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
Smithtown

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
Centereach

Ms Joleigh Developmental Director
• USAG gymnast up until Level 9
• Gymnast at Gold Medal for 10 years where I was a part of Centereach’s very first USAG team
• Varsity Gymnast for 5 years - qualified and competed at Suffolk county championships each year
• Coaching at Gold Medal for 8 years

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
- Working at Gold Medal since 2014
- Working in Customer Service for 14+ years
- Did gymnastics at Gold Medal as a child
Rocky Point

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
Garden City

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
Levittown

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