OUR STAFF | Premier Gymnastics

meet our staff

At Premier Gymnastics, we are committed to providing athletes with experienced, professional, and knowledgeable coaches. Our staff participates in monthly training sessions to continually refine their coaching techniques, skill progressions, and teaching methods.

Each coach is required to maintain an active USA Gymnastics Instructor or Professional Membership and complete a comprehensive list of continuing education courses. This ensures that our team stays current with the latest standards in safety, technique, and athlete development.

We take pride in fostering a positive, safe, and progressive learning environment for every student.

Office Manager

courtney

CourtneyL@premiergymnasticsfl.com

Education:

• Florida State University (2003-2006)

Experience:

• 20+ years customer service experience

• 15+ years management experience

• Customer Service team member at Premier since May 2016

• Premier Gymnastics Office Manager since May 2022

Certifications:

• USAG Volunteer Member

• USAG Safe Sport

Customer Service Team

abby

AbbyM@premiergymnasticsfl.com

Education:

Wesley Chapel High School (2014-2018)
Pasco Hernando State College, Bachelors’ in Nursing (2018-present)

Certifications:

CPR
First Aid
NCIS Background Check
USA Gymnastics Professional Member
USA Gymnastics: Safe Sport
USA Gymnastics: Safety & Risk Management
USA Gymnastics: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction

Experience:

Competitive Gymnast for 8 years
Competitive Cheerleader for 2 years
Recreational and Compulsory Coach at East Pasco Gymnastics (2015)
Xcel/Recreational Coach at Premier since February 2016

Class Instructor

XCEL Director/XCEL Team

Class Program Director

michael

Optional Team

MichaelC@premiergymnasticsfl.com

Education:

• Dunedin High School (2014-2018)

Certifications:

• CPR

• First Aid

• USA Gymnastics Safety & Risk Management

• USA Gymnastics Tough Couching or Emotional Abuse:

Knowing When the Line Has Been Crossed

• USA Gymnastics Understanding Safety and Response Policy

• USA Gymnastics SafeSport

• USA Gymnastics Judging Women 4/5

Experience:

• Competitive gymnast for 15 years

• Gymnastics coach for 5 years

Compulsory Director

Compulsory Team

emily

EmilyB@premiergymnasticsfl.com

Education:

• Saint Leo University - Bachelors in Marketing (2023)

Certifications:

• CPR

• First Aid

• NCIS Background Check

• USA Gymnastics Professional Member

• USA Gymnastics: Safe Sport

• USA Gymnastics: Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction

• USA Gymnastics: Safety & Risk Management

Experience:

• Competitive gymnast at Premier for 10 years

• NCAA Division I Acrobatics & Tumbling athlete for 4 years

• Competitive & recreational coach at Premier since May 2017

Marketing Director

denise

Pre-Team Director

DeniseK@premiergymnasticsfl.com

Education:

• Randolph High School, New Jersey

Certifications:

• CPR

• First Aid

• USAG Instructor Member

• USAG: Safe Sport

• USAG: Fundamentals of Gymnastics

• USAG: Safety & Risk Management

• USAG: Tough Coaching/Emotional Abuse

• USAG Women's Meet Director

Experience:

• Recreational coach, Rec Team coach, Pre-Team coach, Level 2 coach, office staff, Recreational Director at Atlanta North Stars Gymnastics (2012-2023)