Bright Stars

Bright Stars Preschool Gymnastics

Bright Stars

  • Weekly Progress Updates
  • Coaches That Care
  • Helps Teach Respect for Peers
  • Promotes Listening Skills
  • Promotes Social Interaction

This is a 45-minute obstacle based class designed to learn basic skills. They will be taught basic skills on all events: Floor, Beam, Bars and Vault. They will also be learning and developing basic listening skills, which will benefit them as their skill level progresses. This is a Co-Ed class.

Class Content

Stretching

10 minutes

Floor

15 minutes

Trampolines

5 minutes

Bars/Beams

15 minutes

Open Classes

Day(s):

Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Wednesday 6:45pm - 7:30pm

Status: Waitlist only


Bright Stars Coach
Dzenajla Ponjevic

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Tuesday 4:45pm - 5:30pm

Status: OPEN


Bright Stars Coach
Emma Wigman

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Tuesday 11:15am - 12:00pm

Status: Waitlist only


Bright Stars Coach
Isabella Guy

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Thursday 9:00am - 9:45am

Status: OPEN


Bright Stars Coach
Isabella Guy

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Saturday 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Status: Waitlist only


Bright Stars Coach
Eden Kakos

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Saturday 11:00am - 11:45am

Status: Waitlist only


Bright Stars Coach
Eden Kakos

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Saturday 10:00am - 10:45am

Status: OPEN


Bright Stars Coach
Eden Kakos

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Monday 5:45pm - 6:30pm

Status: Waitlist only


Bright Stars Coach
Addison King

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Friday 5:45pm - 6:30pm

Status: Waitlist only


Bright Stars Coach
Franceska Ivezaj

Instructor


Bright Stars

Madison Heights

Monday 4:45pm - 5:30pm

Status: Waitlist only


Bright Stars Coach
Leilani Hamilton

Instructor


Bright Stars

Madison Heights

Thursday 5:45pm - 6:30pm

Status: Waitlist only


Bright Stars Coach
Eden Kakos

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Saturday 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Status: OPEN


Bright Stars Coach
Anna Keyorkgy

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Thursday 4:45pm - 5:30pm

Status: Waitlist only


Bright Stars Coach
Brooklyn Tocco

Instructor


Bright Stars Coach
Vallerie Cipriani

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Friday 4:45pm - 5:30pm

Status: OPEN


Bright Stars Coach
Lexie Kopas

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Friday 6:45pm - 7:30pm

Status: Waitlist only


Bright Stars Coach
Lexie Kopas

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Monday 4:45pm - 5:30pm

Status: Waitlist only


Bright Stars Coach
Addison King

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Wednesday 4:45pm - 5:30pm

Status: OPEN


Bright Stars Coach
Rhea Bruce

Instructor


Bright Stars

Sterling Heights

Sunday 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Status: Waitlist only


Bright Stars Coach
Anna Keyorkgy

Instructor


Bright Stars Coach
Lexie Kopas

Instructor


Bright Stars

Madison Heights

Monday 5:45pm - 6:30pm

Status: Waitlist only


Bright Stars Coach
Lindsey Ng

Instructor


Bright Stars

Madison Heights

Wednesday 4:45pm - 5:30pm

Status: OPEN


Bright Stars Preschool and Rec Coach
Sammi Larson

Instructor


Bright Stars Coach
Sophia Stevenson

Instructor


Bright Stars

Madison Heights

Saturday 11:00am - 11:45am

Status: OPEN


Bright Stars Coach
Leilani Hamilton

Instructor


Bright Stars Coach
Lindsey Ng

Instructor



Course Instructors

Coach Gymnastics

Addison King

Coach

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

"I love working with kids."

Coach Gymnastics

Alexis Brisson

Coach

I have 6+ years dance experience as a dancer and over 10 years experience as a cheer coach. I look forward to meeting you and your child and providing a positive motivating experience for everyone! Favorite Quote: " Whatever you are, be a good one." Abe Lincoln

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

"Seeing kid's enjoy themselves and have fun, making memories and friends."

Girls Team Coach Gymnastics

Alexis Misany

Girls Team Coach

I have been a gymnast my entire life, and I was a competitive gymnast at SGA. This is my first year coaching and I love it! I want to be a child psychologist when I grow up. My favorite quote: "Laughter is timeless, Imagination has no age and dreams are forever."

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

Watch the kids have fun and love gymnastics

Coach Gymnastics

Anna Keyorkgy

Coach

I was a gymnast for 7 years and absolutely love this sport. I also have experience with soccer and volleyball. Sports are vital to a child's growth and I want to be part of that process. Favorite Quote: "You never fail until you stop trying." My favorite book is pride and prejudice I love reading! I want to be a neurosurgeon when I grow up.

Favorite Event to Coach:

Bars

Reason for Coaching:

I love working with kids and seeing them grow as people

Floor Manager Gymnastics

Audrey Jett

Floor Manager

I have a cheerleading background. I want to be a veterinarian and have a pet bunny named Sawyer. I absolutely love coaching gymnastics and can’t wait to meet you!

Favorite Event to Coach:

Bars

Reason for Coaching:

I love working with children, interacting with them and seeing them learn new skills.

Coach Gymnastics

Bella Jarvis

Coach

I have 10 years experience as a gymnast. I love the sport and cant wait to coach your child!

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

I love working with children

Coach Gymnastics

Brooklyn Tocco

Coach

I have 2 years experience as a gymnast, along with experience in a variety of other sports such as Soccer, Cheer, & Dance. I love to stay active and look forward to coaching here at SGA!

Favorite Event to Coach:

ALL

Reason for Coaching:

"I like working with kids and they have great energy."

Coach Gymnastics

Dzenajla Ponjevic

Coach

I have 5 years of cheer experience. I began tutoring this year through NHS & enjoy being able to help people. I look forward to coaching your child!

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

" I love kids and want to be a positive role model. I loved and enjoyed gymnastics and want to pass it along to the kids."

Coach Gymnastics

Eden Kakos

Coach

I have 5 years gymnastic experience and have been around children my entire life. I look forward to coaching for SGA! My favorite quote is "The only impossible journey is the one you never begin."

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

"I love working with kids and want to see them form good friendships."

Coach Gymnastics

Emma Wigman

Coach

I have Cheerleading and dance experience, I am excited about this opportunity to teach gymnast to love their sport as well. I look forward to coaching your child!

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

"To Show kids to love a sport"

Coach Gymnastics

Franceska Ivezaj

Coach

I have 3 years experience as a gymnast and I look forward to working with your child!

Favorite Event to Coach:

ALL

Reason for Coaching:

I love helping kids

Coach Gymnastics

Halley Capizzo

Coach

I have 10 years as a gymnast, 2 years cheerleading and 5+ years as a competitive dancer. My specialty is Favorite Quote: "Home is where the heart is"

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

To help kids expand their gymnastics skills

Coach Gymnastics

Isabella Guy

Coach

I have been a dancer for 11 years. When I grow up I want to be a nurse anesthetist. In my free time I like to paint, read, and play with my hedgehogs. Favorite Quote: "Keep trying until you succeed."

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

I love coaching because I enjoy being able to work with kids!

Coach Gymnastics

Jenna Kakos

Coach

I have 10 years experience as a gymnast,. I love this sport and cant wait to convey my love of this sport to each and every child! I can't wait to meet you and your child. Favorite Quote: 'Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard"

Favorite Event to Coach:

Beam

Reason for Coaching:

I love seeing kids get skills they've been working on and doing better in gymnastics.

Coach Gymnastics

Kaitlynn Allman

Coach

I have 16 years experience cheerleading. I have taught junior high and love the outdoors! My favorite quote is "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them". (Walt Disney)

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

"Watching athletes not only reach their full potential, but also grow as teammates and leaders."

Coach Gymnastics

Leilani Hamilton

Coach

I have 1 year experience as a gymnast & am so excited to coach your child!

Favorite Event to Coach:

Birthdays

Reason for Coaching:

"To help kids learn"

Coach Gymnastics

Lexie Kopas

Coach

Competitive Dance experience for 14 years & assistant dance instructor & party princess. Favorite Quote "Peace will win and fear will lose"

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

"To help kids improve and have fun."

Coach Gymnastics

Lindsey Ng

Coach

I have 8 years experience as a gymnast & 2 years of cheerleading experience. I am very excited to be coaching gymnastics here at SGA. Favorite Quote: " When you get tired learn to rest, not quit."

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

"I love working with kids and helping them grow."

Coach Gymnastics

Mackenzie Jarvis

Coach

5 years gymnastics experience! I am very excited for this new adventure and the chance to make a difference for other gymnasts! Favorite Quote "One day at a time"

Coach Gymnastics

Melvina Abro

Coach

Favorite Quote "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Favorite Event to Coach:

Tumbling

Reason for Coaching:

I love to see the excitement on Kid's face when they are doing something right and having fun.

Coach Gymnastics

Paige DeRuiter

Coach

I have 5 years experience as a gymnast. I am a competitive swimmer for the past 6 years, along with 2 years experience in track and dance. I love being active and love to chance to role model positivity to children. Favorite Quote: "Everything happens for a reason"

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

Teaching children new skills while having fun.

Coach Gymnastics

Rachel Glew

Coach

I have a degree in Chemical Engineering. I was a gymnast for 12 years. I have a background in swim, cheer, and dance. I'm from North Carolina (coastline). I love Rock Music My favorite Quote is "Keep trying, keep believing, be happy, don't get discouraged, things will work out"

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

It's so exciting and rewarding when a gymnast gets a new skill they've been working so hard on!

Coach Gymnastics

Rhea Bruce

Coach

Favorite Quote: "Life is too short. Live while you're young."

Favorite Event to Coach:

Beam or Tumbling

Reason for Coaching:

"I love to be helpful with/to people that are striving to learn new things."

Coach Gymnastics

Riley Ziesmer

Coach

I have 4 years of coaching experience & 5 years experience as a gymnast. I have years of experience with additional sports such as, Varsity Sideline/competitive cheer, along with varsity track & field / club track & field. I have coached city league cheerleading, have been an assistant tumbling coach for high school cheerleading along with babysitting. Favorite Quote: "Attitudes are contagious. Make yours worth catching."

Favorite Event to Coach:

Vault & Floor

Reason for Coaching:

"Being there for the milestones & success of athletes, it's so exciting! Because I remember that same feeling."

Preschool and Rec Coach Gymnastics

Sammi Larson

Preschool and Rec Coach

I have 10 years of gymnastic experience, 4 of those 10 years are as a competitive gymnast. I am currently part of SGA's Girls Competitive Team. I have 2 years dance experience as well. Favorite Quote: "Live everyday like it's your last"

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

To help kids get better with gymnastics along with the chance to share my love of the sport.

Coach Gymnastics

Sophia Stevenson

Coach

Favorite Event to Coach:

ALL

Coach Gymnastics

Trinity Foreman

Coach

I have 13 years experience as a cheer leader and a year experience coaching cheerleading. Favorite Quote: " If it doesn't challenge you it doesn't change you." "Even the silence has a story to tell you."

Favorite Event to Coach:

ALL

Reason for Coaching:

"Being able to watch kids progress & be excited for gymnastics practice."

Coach Gymnastics

Vallerie Cipriani

Coach

I have 8 years dance experience, & 3 years of Volleyball. I want to work with children as a special needs teacher when I grow up. Favorite Quote: "You only live once".

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

"I like watching kids grow in their gymnastics." I'm best friends with the owner.

Girls Team Director / Recreational Director Gymnastics

Victoria Cipriani

Girls Team Director / Recreational Director

Gymnastics has been apart of my life since I was 3 years old. I started in classes and worked my way up to Level 9. I have spent the last 15 years of my life coaching gymnastics off and on. I look forward to meeting you and your children in the near future. Favorite Quote: "When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long."

Favorite Event to Coach:

Floor

Reason for Coaching:

Watching the kids grow