Rising Stars

Rising Stars Preschool Gymnastics

Rising Stars

  • Weekly Progress Updates
  • Increases Coordination
  • Helps Enhances Flexibility
  • Teaches Body Control
  • Confidence Building

This is a 55-minute class designed to help your child transfer over to our recreational program. As such, this class is a modified Girls Instructional Class. Gymnasts will advance their basic skills on all events: Floor, Beam, Bars, and Vault. This is a Girls Only Class.

Class Content

Stretching

10 minutes

Floor

15 minutes

Trampolines

10 minutes

Bars/Beams

15 minutes

Open Classes

Day(s):

Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Tuesday 6:45pm - 7:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Vallerie Cipriani

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Tuesday 5:45pm - 6:40pm

Status: Waitlist only


Rising Stars Coach
Trinity Foreman

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Saturday 9:00am - 9:55am

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Anna Keyorkgy

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Saturday 12:00pm - 12:55pm

Status: Waitlist only


Rising Stars Coach
Anna Keyorkgy

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Monday 6:45pm - 7:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Franceska Ivezaj

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Monday 4:45pm - 5:40pm

Status: Waitlist only


Rising Stars Coach
Franceska Ivezaj

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Friday 6:45pm - 7:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Franceska Ivezaj

Instructor


Rising Stars

Madison Heights

Thursday 4:45pm - 5:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Eden Kakos

Instructor


Rising Stars

Madison Heights

Thursday 6:45pm - 7:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Eden Kakos

Instructor


Rising Stars

Madison Heights

Saturday 12:00pm - 12:55pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Dzenajla Ponjevic

Instructor


Rising Stars Coach
Brooklin Kline

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Wednesday 5:45pm - 6:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Molly Furnari

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Monday 5:45pm - 6:40pm

Status: Waitlist only


Rising Stars Coach
Franceska Ivezaj

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Sunday 4:30pm - 5:25pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Lexie Kopas

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Thursday 5:45pm - 6:40pm

Status: Waitlist only


Rising Stars Coach
Abigail Vandelinder

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Wednesday 6:45pm - 7:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Floor Manager
Riley Frazier

Instructor


Rising Stars

Madison Heights

Monday 6:45pm - 7:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Rhea Bruce

Instructor


Rising Stars

Sterling Heights

Saturday 11:00am - 11:55am

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Coach
Bella Jarvis

Instructor


Rising Stars

Madison Heights

Wednesday 4:45pm - 5:40pm

Status: OPEN


Rising Stars Assistant Rec/PS Director
Audrey Jett

Instructor



Course Instructors

Coach Gymnastics

Abigail Vandelinder

Coach

I have 5 years of competitive dance, 2 years of tennis experience, and 3 years playing volleyball. I love all sports and look forward to meeting all our future gymnast!

Event to Coach:

ALL!

Color:

Pink

Animal:

Pengiuns

Reason for Coaching:

"Sharing my love of the sport with younger children."

Coach Gymnastics

Addison King

Coach

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

White

Animal:

Elephant

Reason for Coaching:

"I love working with kids."

Coach Gymnastics

Alexandra Wegrzyn

Coach

I have been a cheerleader for 6 years and been on track for 5 years. I am very excited to begin this new experience and look forward to coaching your child.

Event to Coach:

Tumbling

Color:

Light Blue

Animal:

Bunny

Reason for Coaching:

"to make people happy and to help children to improve their skill."

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

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.

Event to Coach:

Bars

Color:

Red & Purple

Animal:

Polar Bears

Reason for Coaching:

I love working with kids and seeing them grow as people

Assistant Rec/PS Director Gymnastics

Audrey Jett

Assistant Rec/PS Director

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

Bella Jarvis

Coach

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

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Purple

Animal:

Duck

Reason for Coaching:

I love working with children

Coach Gymnastics

Brooklin Kline

Coach

I have 3 years experience as a gymnast, I have spent the past year here at SGA not only as a gymnast but as an employee's kid and absolutely love being here. I am so excited to become a part of the SGA team and hope to bring many great qualities here to help create the perfect learning environment for all our gymnast!

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Earl Grey

Animal:

Dog

Reason for Coaching:

"Watching the kid's excitement when they learn a new skill."

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!

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Purple

Animal:

Lion

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."

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

Franceska Ivezaj

Coach

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

Event to Coach:

ALL

Color:

Purple

Animal:

Cats & Dogs

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"

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Blue

Animal:

Dogs

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."

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Yellow

Animal:

Hedgehogs

Reason for Coaching:

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

Coach Gymnastics

Jayden Leslie

Coach

I am a new trainee here at SGA, I have a sports background and look forward to coaching my own classes and meeting our future gymnast. Favorite Quote: " I have always depended on the kindness of strangers."

Event to Coach:

All

Color:

Sage

Animal:

Pig

Reason for Coaching:

" I love seeing kids build character."

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"

Event to Coach:

Beam

Color:

Blue

Animal:

Cheetah

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)

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Blue

Animal:

Dog

Reason for Coaching:

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

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

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."

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Purple

Animal:

Horses

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"

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Pink

Animal:

Otter

Reason for Coaching:

"I enjoy this sport and could not think of a better way to share my passion."

Rec/PS Director Gymnastics

Nicholas Stevenson

Rec/PS Director

I have 11 years experience as a competitive gymnast, and 3 years of football. Favorite Quote: "Don't land on your head" I am exciting to bring my love and knowledge of the sport to coaching children.

Event to Coach:

Rings

Color:

Purple

Animal:

Monkey

Reason for Coaching:

I like kids & gymnastics & enjoy being a positive role model and sharing in their learning experience.

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!

Coach Gymnastics

Rhea Bruce

Coach

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

Event to Coach:

Beam or Tumbling

Color:

Purple-Pink-White-Black

Animal:

Penguin

Reason for Coaching:

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

Floor Manager Gymnastics

Riley Frazier

Floor Manager

I have been coaching at SGA for over 3 years. I played softball for 2 years and was a cheerleader for 5 years. I have siblings who currently attend SGA one of which is on our competitive team. My favorite subject in school was math and I love to read. In my spare time I love to spend time with my family and friends. I am in school earning a degree in Elementary Education. I am very excited to meet you and your child!

Event to Coach:

Beam

Color:

Blue

Animal:

Pandas

Reason for Coaching:

Watching the progression of the kids and building the relationships I have with them.

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."

Event to Coach:

Vault & Floor

Color:

Orange

Animal:

Dog

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"

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

Teagan Anderson

Coach

I have 12 years of competitive gymnastic experience & 2 years dancing experience.

Event to Coach:

Floor

Color:

Pink

Animal:

Cat

Reason for Coaching:

I love Gymnastics and children

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."

Event to Coach:

ALL

Color:

Blue

Animal:

Cat

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".

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

Molly Furnari

Coach

I have 2 years experience as a gymnast myself. I love this sport and I couldn't think of a better job that includes children and my favorite sport. I so look forward to meeting you and your gymnast!

Event to Coach:

All

Color:

Blue

Animal:

Cow

Reason for Coaching:

"Watching others succeed"