MEET OUR STAFF

Coaches Who Care. Mentors Who Inspire

Andrew

Job Title: The Real Boss
How long have you been working at CGC? I don't, It works for me!!
Athletic Background: I played Football, basketball, and dodgeball
Tell us a little about yourself: I have a wonderful wife of 12 years. We have 3 kids, they are pretty cool. I love movies and video games.
How would you describe your coaching style using emojis? 🤔😄😎🤡🌪
What’s something totally unexpected about you? Gilmore Girls is one of my favorite shows of all time.
Your go-to drink order: Cherry Coke, keep it simple. What song turns you into a dancing machine? I don't dance. 😐
What’s your personal motto or quote that gets you through life? Control the controllable, don't worry about the rest. 

Meghan

Job Title: Owner/manager & coach and all the many other titles that go into business ownership. 🤪
How long have you been working at CGC? Around 13 years
Athletic/academic Background: I played volleyball and basketball in high school. Basketball was my absolute passion! I have a degree in early childhood education in which I used teaching at Head Start until I had children of my own.
Tell us a little about yourself: I am married to my wonderful husband of 12 years. I homeschool my three children. We love to be involved in our church and we also enjoy playing board games with friends!
How would you describe your coaching style using emojis? 🤗🤸‍♀️🎊📣🦎 What’s something totally unexpected about you? I have never done gymnastics a day in my life.
Your go-to drink order: vanilla caramel latte hot, iced or frozen…depends on my mood 😜
What song turns you into a dancing machine? Praise by Brandon Lake or All About that Base by Meghan Trainer 💃 What’s your personal motto or quote that gets you through life? Love God. Love others. Serve both. 

Linda

Job Title: Office Manager
How long have you been working at CGC? Around 8 years
Tell us a little about yourself: I love traveling, quilting, baking and sewing. I believe working with children will always keep you young. 
What’s something totally unexpected that you would do? The Iditarod Race 
Your go-to drink order: Coffee with hazelnut creamer, hot or cold.
What song turns you into a dancing machine? Proud Mary by Tina Turner
What’s your personal motto or quote that gets you through life? The Golden Rule 

Cierra

Job Title: Coach
How long have you been working at CGC? 10 years Athletic Background: I did gymnastics for cgc for 8 years and high school gymnastics for 3! But I also was an athlete in volleyball, track & field, cross country, and cheerleading.
Tell us a little about yourself: I am married of 10 years, have 3 crazy fun children and a zoo of animals at my home.
How would you describe your coaching style using emojis? 💪🤸‍♀️🔊🤡
What’s something totally unexpected about you? I have visited more castles in other countries then I have states in the US. I also have a mild obsession with cows
Your go-to drink order: Pepsi no, ice Peppermint mocha with an extra shot of espresso 👌
What song turns you into a dancing machine? Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
What’s your personal motto or quote that gets you through life? To my kids: Be respectful, responsible and safe. To the grown-ups: We have to fake it until we make it!

Lourdes 

Job Title: Coach
How long have you been working at CGC? This is my first year!
Athletic Background: I was a student here at Creative Gymnastics Center for 5 years and then went on to compete all throughout middle school. Tell us a little about yourself: In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors, especially in the summertime! How would you describe your coaching style using emojis? 👏🏼😁👩‍🏫
What’s something totally unexpected about you? I want to go skydiving one day. Your go-to drink order: Iced white chocolate mocha
What song turns you into a dancing machine? Save Your Tears by The Weeknd
What’s your personal motto or quote that gets you through life? You can do anything that you put your mind to. 

Cristal

Job Title: Preschool Coach
How long have you been working at CGC? This is going to be my first year! Athletic Background: During high school I played basketball, volleyball, golf, and ran. My favorite was playing golf.
Tell us a little about yourself: I just graduated high school. I will be attending Western Governors University for my bachelor’s degree in teaching.
How would you describe your coaching style using emojis? ☺️🥳👏
What’s something totally unexpected about you? My favorite food is cheese
Your go-to drink order: Blue Raspberry Scuba
What song turns you into a dancing machine? Sugar by Maroon Five
What’s your personal motto or quote that gets you through life? Live Laugh Love 

Kaitlyn

Job Title: Coach
How long have you been working at CGC? About a year     
Athletic/academic background: I was a gymnast for 13 years. I began at a young age and it was my entire life until I made the decision to quit when I was 16. I am now 17 and just graduated high school I will be starting nursing prerequisites soon.
Tell us a little about yourself: I am 17 (almost 18). I just graduated high school and will be starting college soon for nursing. I am also CPR certified! Gymnastics has always been a big passion of mine and I'm so grateful I get to coach.
How would you describe your coaching style using emojis? 😁🤸🏼🤣🎉
What's something totally unexpected about you? Besides the fact that I was a gymnast for 13 years I am not very athletic. Don't throw a ball at me , cause I probably won't catch it!🤣
Your go to drink order: Venti pink drink with cold foam
What song turns you into a dancing machine: Dancing queen
What's your personal motto or quote that gets you through life? Other people's opinions will never pay your bills so just live FOR YOU!   

McKenzie

Job Title: Coach
How long have you been working at CGC? Around a year and 2 months
Athletic Background: I did gymnastics for around 10 years and have been doing cheer since elementary school and track since middle school and sometimes golf for fun.
Tell us a little about yourself: I am going to be a senior at Mendon High School and I am on the honor roll and am part of the National Honor Society, I am an advanced certified scuba diver, I am American Sailing Association certified, I also love to spend time with my friends and family.
How would you describe your coaching style using emojis? 🤸‍♀️🎉👏🤩
What’s something totally unexpected about you? I’ve eaten iguana soup on the island of Bonaire.
Your go-to drink order: Iced vanilla latte with sweet cold foam
What song turns you into a dancing machine? Riptide- Vance Joy
What’s your personal motto or quote that gets you through life? You only live once so take a chance and try something new

Savannah

Job Title: Jr. Coach
How long have you been working at CGC? this will be my first year!
Athletic Background: i did gymnastics from ages 6-10 and i loved it so much! i am now going into my 5th year of volleyball as i play for my school and aau travel.
Tell us a little about yourself: i’m 16 years old and a junior in highschool, i love animals so so much, especially my 4 cats! i love the Lord, and hope to spread his love as much as i can!
How would you describe your coaching style using emojis? 👏🥇💜😁
What’s something totally unexpected about you? i still can’t sleep without my baby blanket 😂
Your go-to drink order: either a chai latte or sweet tea What song turns you into a dancing machine? stand by me - ben e. king
What’s your personal motto or quote that gets you through life? always stay humble and kind!

Mercedes

Job Title: Junior coach
How long have you been at CGC? this is my first year! Athletic experience: I did gymnastics at CGC for 6 years and competitive and sideline cheer through middle and high school.
A little about myself: I am almost 17 years old, I will be a senior in high school my favorite things to do is going on silly adventures with my friends, i also enjoy swimming and being at the beach.
Emojis that describe my coaching style: 🤪🤸‍♀️🎉💓. Something unexpected about me: My favorite animal is a shark 🦈.
Go to drink order: Strawberry açaí refresher with lemonade instead of water with no berries from Starbucks.
Song that will make me dance: Any song from tangled the Disney movie.
Life moto/quote: Everything happens for a reason! 🙂

Riely

Job Title: Jr. Coach
How long have you worked at CGC? This will be my first year working at CGC!
Athletic background: I did gymnastics for around 6-7 years from 5-13 years old, and I’ve been playing volleyball for 4 years now.
A little about me? I’m 16 years old, I go to sturgis high school, I have two sisters and three cats, I’m very active and love to be healthy.
Coaching style in emojis? 🥳🥇🎉💕
Something unexpected about me? Im left handed
Go to drink order? Lemonade or any fun drink!
What song turns you into a dancing machine? Mystical Magical -Benson Boone Personal motto or quote? Always appreciate the gift of life, have fun, and be happy