Watertown Family YMCA, New York
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Photo of Coach Samantha leaning on a blance beam Photo of Coach Samantha leaning on a blance beam
Supervisor, Team Gymnastics
Fairgrounds YMCA


I’ve been involved in gymnastics for most of my life. I started classes at age 2, joined team by 8, and competed through Level 8 until I was 16. I began coaching recreational gymnastics at 16 and moved into competitive team coaching at 17. Now, with 10 years of coaching experience, I’m passionate about helping athletes grow both in and out of the gym.

I believe gymnastics is a unique sport where athletes learn to balance strength with flexibility, endurance with control, and build both mental toughness and resilience. It’s an individual sport, but also a team experience—where athletes are constantly working to beat their own personal best.

I truly love this sport and the kids I work with—that’s what has kept me involved for so many years.

Certifications & Education

  • USA Gymnastics (USAG) Professional Member
  • Safety & Risk Management Certification
  • SafeSport Training
  • Developmental Coaches Course
  • Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction
  • Judges Course
  • Tough Coaching or Emotional Abuse Course
  • Sports Science & Concussion Education (2025 Region 6 Congress)

Fun Fact
I’ve been involved in gymnastics since I was young, but I did take a short break to be a cowgirl on a ranch before returning to the YMCA to coach again!