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Lisa Spini
EDUCATION
Arizona State University, BA in Education
EXPERIENCE
30 years as a gymnastics coach of all levels. 15 years as
an Elite coach
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Produced 10 USA National Team members; member of the USAG
State Gymnastics Board for 12 years; National Team coach
and taught at National training camps; nominated as Coach
and Choreographer of the Year by the Elite Coaches Association;
Elite judge for 12 years; 2001/2002 Arizona Judge of the
Year; 2005 Arizona Coach of the Year
GOALS/PHILOSOPHY
To have a successful business full of hard working, happy
gymnasts and to help each gymnast make and achieve realistic
goals and be the best gymnast she can be. Strive to be a
positive role model.
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Neela Nelson
EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Physical Education and Dance Major
EXPERIENCE
38 years as a gymnastics coach, 18 years as a club owner;
26 years as a dance instructor; and 33 years as a gymnastics
judge
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Elite coach and judge for 16 years; coach of 13 National
Team members' and coach of Level 10 State Champions
GOALS/PHILOSOPHY
To have a successful business full of hard working, happy
gymnasts and to help each gymnast make and achieve realistic
goals and be the best gymnast she can be. Strive to be a
positive role model.
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Bruce McGehee
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Physical Education; Clover Park
Technical School, Business; Phoenix College, Design Major
EXPERIENCE
Head Coach/Director, Washington Gymnastics Academy in Seattle,
Washington
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Elite coach and judge for 16 years; coach of 13 National
Team members' and coach of Level 10 State Champions
GOALS/PHILOSOPHY
To have a successful business full of hard working, happy
gymnasts and to help each gymnast make and achieve realistic
goals and be the best gymnast she can be. Strive to be a
positive role model.
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Chris
George
EDUCATION
Pike HS in Indianapolis, Indiana; attended Indiana State
University with a Pro Pilot Tech major
EXPERIENCE
Gymnast for 2 years; coached for 14 years; coached at Lake
Owen, Wisconsin for 7 years
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
As a gymnast in 1993, I was 3rd place at the Indiana State
meet and 10th on floor at Nationals. As a coach, I have
had a lot of personal accomplishments, but feel my biggest
accomplishments are yet to come. In 2002, I coached the
Vault Champion for Level 9 Western Championships. In life,
my biggest accomplishment was when I was about 1 year old:
I learned to walk.
GOALS/PHILOSOPHY
To offer the gymnasts as much as I can offer, allowing them
to enjoy the sport and apply it toward life and every day
occurences; to teach each gymnast the best I can in a fun
environment.
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Bob
Peterson
EDUCATION
Scottsdale HS, Scottsdale Community College
EXPERIENCE
27 years as a gymnastics coach, club owner, administrator,
and recently appointed assistant coach of the ASU women's
gymnastics team
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Former USA National Team Coach; trained numerous State,
Regional and National Champions; Arizona Women's Gymnastics
Association President from 1986 through 1988; winner of
the US Elite Coaches Association Rookie Elite Coach of the
Year Award in 1990.
GOALS/PHILOSOPHY
I believe that a good self image is the way to achievement.
When we teach our children to believe in themselves, we
open the doors to allow them to attain their highest potential.
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Janelle
McDonald
EDUCATION
AA degree with an emphasis in Business; currently attending
ASU for a BS in Kinesiology
EXPERIENCE
I have been involved in gymnastics for over eleven years
; competed as a Club, Jr. High and High School gymnast;
coaching for over 6 years and am also a certified judge;
and am an USAG professional member and safety certified.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
I come to the gym each day with the goal of making each
gymnast I work with the best then can be!
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Jenna
Dillard
EDUCATION
AAS in Fire Science at Mesa Community College
EXPERIENCE
Gymnastics Coach for 5 years; team coach for 2 years
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
I was a Level 8 gymnast at Desert Lights; graduated at the
top of my class at the Fire Academy.
GOALS/PHILOSOPHY
To make sure I can coach girls in all levels and help them
to grow not just as a gymnast, but as a person, and hopefullly
make a difference in the most positive way I can.
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Shilo
Mead
EDUCATION
Mountain Pointe HS and Mesa Community College
EXPERIENCE
I have literally grown up in the gymnastics world, around
gyms, coaches, judges, competitions, the politics, and everything
in between! I have been coaching for approximately 10 years
and have an extensive dance background.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Seeing the excitement on a gymnast's face when she has learned
a new skill, an dhelping our young athletes develop confidence
and realizing their potential.
GOALS/PHILOSOPHY
I want the girls to have fun, but I also want them to understand
that hard work and dedication go hand in hand with the things
you love and being successful at everything you do!
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Christy Robinette
EXPERIENCE
Has worked with Lisa Spini for 16 years - 5 at Arizona
Twisters with Roe and Lisa, and 11 at Desert Lights. Most
importantly, she has been a gymnastics mom for 15 years.
Now that her daughter Rhonda is finished with gymnastics,
she is the gymnastics mom for all the Desert Lights' gymnasts.
I have seen first hand how
wonderful this sport is to so many young girls, no matter
how far they take it. The lessons and the skills they
acquire are so valuable and makes them very confident,
well-rounded young ladies. It has been a privilege to
be part of such a quality program; the best in the nation.
Good luck to all of you this year!
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