Mini Stars

Mini Stars Preschool Gymnastics

Mini Stars

  • Weekly Progress Updates
  • Teaches taking turns
  • Helps to improve balance
  • Helps to develop Coordination
  • Great parent/tot bonding experience

During each class a coach will guide parents in assisting their child through station based activities along with an obstacle course. These courses will help teach basic motor skills and is an introduction into structured classes. Only one parent per child is allowed out on the floor at a time. We encourage parents to switch weeks so that each has an opportunity to assist their child.

Class Content

Floor

10 minutes

Trampolines

5 minutes

Bars/Beams

10 minutes

Open Classes

Day(s):

Mini Stars

Sterling Heights

Monday 4:45pm - 5:15pm

Status: OPEN


Mini Stars Assistant Rec/PS Director
Michelle Staffen

Instructor


Mini Stars

Sterling Heights

Tuesday 10:30am - 11:00am

Status: OPEN


Mini Stars Assistant Rec/PS Director
Michelle Staffen

Instructor



Course Instructors

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."

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Pink

Animal:

Penguin

Reason for Coaching:

Watch the kids have fun and love gymnastics

Preschool and Recreational Director Gymnastics

Alyssa Roe

Preschool and Recreational Director

I was a cheerleader for 11 years and played softball for 6 years!

Event to Coach:

Vault

Color:

Green/Purple

Animal:

Shark or Lion

Reason for Coaching:

The excitement and feeling you get when a gymnast finally gets the skill they've been practicing.

Coach Gymnastics

Audrey Jett

Coach

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!

Event to Coach:

Bars

Color:

Blue

Animal:

Bunny

Reason for Coaching:

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

Coach Gymnastics

Avery Craft

Coach

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Coach Gymnastics

Bria Beguhn

Coach

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Coach Gymnastics

Devon Galovich

Coach

I was a gymnast for 4 years and have experience playing football, ice skating and cheerleading!

Event to Coach:

Tumble Trak

Color:

Purple

Animal:

Wolf

Reason for Coaching:

Watching kids learn new skills and celebrating!

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."

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Pink

Animal:

Camel

Reason for Coaching:

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

Coach Gymnastics

Isabella Guy

Coach

I was a competitive dancer for 12 years. When I grow up I want to be a lawyer. In my free time I like to paint, read, and play with my hedgehogs. Favorite Quote: "Keep trying until you succeed."

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Yellow

Animal:

Hedgehogs

Reason for Coaching:

Being able to watch the kids grow!

Coach Gymnastics

Jordyn Christiansen

Coach

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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"

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

pink

Animal:

Dolphin

Reason for Coaching:

"To help kids improve and have fun."

Coach Gymnastics

Maya Khachab

Coach

I have been coaching for a year and have 5 years of gymnastics experience. I did gymnastics, volleyball, dance, karate and soccer until I found my love for cheer!

Event to Coach:

Bars

Color:

Purple

Animal:

Cat

Reason for Coaching:

I love helping kinds find their love and passion for the sport!

Assistant Rec/PS Director Gymnastics

Michelle Staffen

Assistant Rec/PS Director

I was a gymnast for 8 years and a cheerleader for 1 year. I have a sports management degree from CMU!

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Green

Animal:

Dog

Reason for Coaching:

It's extremely rewarding to see students progress each week & learn new skills.

Coach Gymnastics

Noelle Klena

Coach

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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"

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Black & Violet

Animal:

Birds

Reason for Coaching:

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

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"

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Yellow

Animal:

Frag

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

I look forward to meeting all my future gymnast and watching them grow and improve within this sport!

Event to Coach:

ALL

Color:

Blue

Animal:

Turtle

Reason for Coaching:

"I love this sport and I love working with children!"

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".

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Dark Green

Animal:

Bears

Reason for Coaching:

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

Girls Team Director Gymnastics

Victoria Cipriani

Girls Team 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."

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Purple

Animal:

Ostrich

Reason for Coaching:

Watching the kids grow

Coach Gymnastics

Jennifer Fuehrer

Coach

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