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Gymnastics instructors

Kathy Clowes
Kathy was a competitive gymnast from grade school through college, where she earned her BS in Accounting and competed in the NAIA. She has taught in several public and private gyms -- from beginner through advanced levels. Her background includes gymnastics, ballet, tap, jazz, cheerleading and poms, and she has over 20 years experience teaching children. (kc)
Competitive Coach/Instructor
Certifications: AFAA, USAG Safety Certified, CPR, First Aid

 

Steve Clowes
Steve has participated in organized team sports for over 12 years. He earned his BA in Communications while on a football scholarship for the Division II football team at Fort Hays State University. He has coached organized football and baseball in the Youth Athletic League in Denver for 6 years and brings to our gymnastics program a strong dedication to coaching and fitness. (sc/th)
Competitive Coach/Instructor
Certifications: USAG Safety Certified, CPR, First Aid

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Monica Bicknell
Monica was a competitive gymnast through college, where she earned her BS with a minor in English. She is a 5-time All American and 2-time National Floor Champion, and she was a member of the first National Championship Team (Texas Women's University, 1993). She has over 18 years of coaching experience, from preschool through club team, and she currently owns a preschool gymnastics mobile program in Castlerock. (mb)
Competitive Coach/Instructor
Certifications: CPR, First Aid

Lindsay Brown
Lindsay was a competitive gymnast for 11 years. She competed four years for her high school varsity team and served as team captain. She holds a BA in communications from UCCS, and has over 8 years of coaching experience. (lb)
Recreational and Competitive Coach/Instructor
Certifications: First Aid

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Kayla Coleman
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Tara Cook
Tara was a competitive gymnast as well as a high school and collegiate cheerleader. She holds a BS in Exercise Physiology and an MS in Biomechanics. She has over 14 years of experience in gymnastics and cheerleading, and she is a Universal Cheerleader Association staff instructor. She is a 4x qualifier for the Boston Marathon and a UCA Nationals competition competitor. (tc)
Competitive Coach/Instructor
Certifications: AFAA, ACSM, CPR, First Aid
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Geoff Corrigan
Geoff is our new Boys Coach. He attended the University of Michigan, where her competed in gymnastics. He has 20 years of gymnastics experience and eight years of coaching experience. He is a two-time All American Silver Medalist on rings at the Visa Championship. (gc)

Susie Ernest
Susie is a Colorado native. She began gymnastics at age 4 and competed for both private and public teams for over 10 years. She is a USGF Class One gymnast and a certified Nurse Assistant (specializing in pediatrics). She is very dedicated to children and the sport of gymnastics. (se)
Competitive Coach/Instructor/Optional Team Choreography
Certifications: CPR, First Aid

Terri Gillespie
Terri has won many awards as a competitive gymnast and springboard diver. She is a certified Wilderness EMT, and she also holds USAG PDP Level 1/Level 1 Tumbling and Trampoline/Meet Director certifications. She has over 8 years of experience coaching, and she enjoys teaching children, snowboarding, hiking and her dog. (tg)
Kinder, Recreational and Competitive Coach/Instructor
Certifications: USAG Safety Certified, CPR, First Aid

Cherie Hilbun
Bio coming soon. (ch)

Chris O'Hanlon
Chris has been involved in gymnastics for 40 years. He started as a sophomore at Palo Alto H.S. in California, where he was twice awarded Most Valuable Gymnast. Following graduation, he began teaching gymnastics at the Palo Alto YMCA, the Peninsula KYS Gymnastics Club, Foothills College and Los Altos High School. Chris was instrumental in starting two children's gymnastics programs, and he was the assistant coach for the UND women's team. (co)
Recreational Coach/Instructor

Olivia Pennington 
Olivia has been involved in dance from high school through college, studying both jazz and modern. At SunDance, Olivia trained under the mentorship of Dan Garcia of Gymnastics Resources. Since 2001, she has worked with Steve and Kathy to develop the tumbling and gymnastics program, and she has over nine years of experience teaching children. (op)
Kinder, Recreational and Competitive Coach/Instructor
Certifications: USAG Safety Certified, CPR, First Aid

Eileen Skahill
Eileen graduated from the University of Colorado with a B.A. in English. She has coached for six years and has worked with both children and adults. As a youth, she was a competitive swimmer for 12 years. More recently, she has competed in several sprint distance triathalons and raced road and mountain bikes. Eileen has two daughters, ages 12 and 9. Her 12-year old competes in equestrian events and her younger daughter is enrolled at SunDance in the gym program. (es)

   

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