Director, Gymnastics
Fairgrounds YMCA

I was a competitive gymnast from 1979–1991, competing at Class 1 (equivalent to today’s Level 10) and continuing my gymnastics career for two years at the collegiate level. My passion for gymnastics, coaching, and athlete development has guided my work for more than three decades.

I’ve had the opportunity to coach athletes at every stage of development, from parent-and-tot classes through pre-elite girls, as well as boys’ programs through Level 5 and assisting with Levels 5–10. My coaching journey has taken me across the country, including leadership roles as Facility Director, Head Girls Team Coach, Recreation Director, Preschool Director, Gym Manager, and Boys Development Coach. Since 2016, I’ve been proud to coach at Watertown Family YMCA, helping young athletes build confidence, strength, and lifelong skills through gymnastics.

Certifications & Education

Certifications
USAG Skill Evaluator
USAG Instructor Certification
USAG Meet Director (Women’s & T&T)
Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
Safety & Risk Management
USA Gymnastics Fitness
Tough Coaching or Emotional Abuse Prevention
Understanding Safety & Response Training
SafeSport
First Aid & CPR
Concussion Awareness
Bloodborne Pathogens

Bachelor of Science, Natural Resource Science/Wildlife Biology & Management
University of Rhode Island (1993)

Graduate Coursework, Environmental Interpretation & Outreach Educational Programming
SUNY ESF (2005–2007)

Fun Fact

Outside the gym, I enjoy flatland hiking (I’m past the age of going up and down hills!), birding, photography, concerts, family barbeques, and spending time with our dogs.