Coaches and Staff - OlympicaGymnastics Academy

Olympica Gymnastics Academy has an experienced staff, each with a unique background in the sport. Our staff strives to develop within each athlete a love of the sport and of athleticism and hardwork.

	Don Peters World-renowned coach Don Peters has produced numerous Olympians, National Team, and World Team members. In 1984, this legendary coach led the U.S. Olympic Team to Gold.
	Nicole Demoss As the Team Head Coach for the past 6 years, Nicole has led our girls to countless victories and has trained many of our level 10 National Qualifiers. With 22 years of competitive coaching experience and a Doctorate in Chiropractics, she uses her knowledge to encourage proper body alignment during training which increases longevity in the sport.
	Becky Van Ravenswaay As Olympic Gymnastics' newest addition, Becky brings with her much experience. Not only has she qualified many girls to the National level, she was also honored as the State of Michigan's Optional Coach of the Year.
	Cindy Pacheco Cindy coaches a wide range of levels from junior academy to our competitive team. She instructs many of our team's developmental programs, actively preparing the young gymnast for a competitive program.
	Kelly Smith As Optional Team Coach for our competitive group, Boys Gymnastics Coach, and Gym Supervisor, Kelly fills many roles at the gym. A few of his notable career accomplishments include co-producing numerous state and regional champions and National Qualifiers in both California and Washington. Kelly also is the father of three talented gymnasts, one of whom is a member of our Competitive Girls Team.
	Jenny Gould Jenny has been employed with Olympic Gymnastics and our sister gym for the past 13 years as both a team coach and office personelle. She is the happy mother of a handsome, athletic boy. She currently works as the Assistant Director and manages countless miscellaneous gym and office tasks.
	Suzy Brackenridge Suzy teaches our developmental programs and our Big Bright Stars classes. She has been a gymnastics coach for many years and currently is the mother of 3 talented gymnasts, one of whom is a member of our Competitive Team!
	Karen Hinzman Academy & Jr. Academy Instructor Karen has worked for Don for over 20 years. In that time she has acted as both coach and supervisor. Currently she coaches our level 3 academy classes and heads our pre-team class. She is also the mother of one of our Competitve Team Girls!
	Charles Giddens Charles coaches everything from Tiny Tots classes to our big Boy's Tumbling Classes! Truly a jack of all trades and a former male gymnast himself, students love his silly side!
	Crystal Jones Academy & Jr. Academy Instructor Crystal's comical personality makes her popular with the wide range of students she coaches. Her classes include junior gym through academy (boys and girls) and G.Y.M. Team. She can also be found working open gym and sleepovers.
	Jayme Armstrong Jayme teaches our stars program in the afternoons. She has an extensive history in dance!
	Natalie Plueger Natalie, a former gymnast at Olympica Gymnastics, coaches a wide range of classes from G.Y.M. Team through Level 4 Academy. She is also a member of our office staff and works Sleepovers and Parent's Night Outs too!
	Christin Knight Christin started working at Olympica Gymnastics during our summer camp and now teaches in our Stars program. She has a history as a competitive gymnast and has been an Academy coach up to Level 4 in the past. Christin has extensive training in all schools of dance and even currently teaches dance classes of her own in Huntington Beach!
	CoryAnn Martin CoryAnn manages our Adaptive Recreation program for children with special needs. She has been coaching for many years and the kids just LOVE her! She works with our Tots groups and can even be caught with a group of Little or Big Stars from time to time if they're lucky! Her childlike heart makes her a favorite with the kids!
	Jenny Walters Jenny teaches in our academy up to Level 3. She was herself a competitive gymnast for years. Jenny can also be found teaching our stars program, at Home School Physical Education classes, and in the office!
	Tracey Warren Tracey is a former Junior Gym Supervisor and has been with OGA for nearly a decade. She currently works as the Accounts Manager and helps our office staff with daily work.
	Tina Buscemi In her 30 years of coaching, Tina has worked with all levels. She currently coaches the Spring Team and works with the Home School Programs. Formerly, she headed up many of our morning Tots and Junior Programs. Tina is the proud parent of young twin boys.
	Dean Olsen Dean teaches tumbling classes during the week and was formerly an academy coach for the gym!
	Ryan Beck Ryan teaches academy classes up to Level 4 and also teaches Home School Girls Gymnastics. He was a former male gymnast and spends his time producing and studying music!
	Sarah Parker Sarah teaches our Little Bright Stars classes and also can be found supervising Summer and Day camps and working in the office!
	Ayumi Mori Stars Coach Ayumi has been a gymnast for 13 years and competed as high as a Level 10 during that time. She competed a full year at the collegiate level on the Cal State Fullerton Women's Team and graduated from the school in 2008 with her Bachelors Of Science degree in child and adolescent development. Ayumi is also bilingual, speaking fluent Japanese.
	Deja Stars/Academy Coach Deja has 9 years of experience coaching young gymnasts of varying age and skill levels. A mother of two, she has a Bachelor of Science in kineseology with a teaching emphasis and is also well versed in pilates instruction.
	Catherine Duenes A Houston native, Catherine competed in gymnastics as high as Level 6/7 as a teenager and went on to participate at the collegiate level in the gymnastics club team (NAIGC) at Texas State University. She has coached gymnastics for 5 years and at a variety of levels, including pre-school children up though Level 7 competitive team members. Catherine doesn't limit her athletic enthusiasm to the sport of gymnastics, though, as she is an avid San Diego Chargers fan when she isn't coaching!