Staff
Erica Berger
Jaylie Dipietro
Anna Giannicchi
Brooke Halter
Marideth Wanat
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Co-owner,
coaches Level 2-optionals,
39th year as director, 44 years gymnastics experience, BS in Phys. Ed. from SUNY Brockport, AS in recreation leadership, USAG professional member, safety certified, Meet Director and PDP certified, U100 course certified, Safety & SafeSport certified, level 1-4 skill evaluator, competed gymnastics in high school and college, college team captain. Taught Sunday school, certified in CPR, first aid, sports injury, spotting training, safety training technique, 4 years of dance experience, clinic attendee with National staff, Olympians, Woodward camp and Congress and National Training Center.
June Haas
June Haas
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Co-Owner
Whitney Begany
Co-Owner
17 yrs. coaching gymnastics with both USAG and IGC programs. Competed through Level 8 (high school as well as a few years after). Meet Director certification. Hosted competitions include 2013 Level 5 States, Manhattan Classic, Florida in February & Get Ready for States. Coached at Sports Fitness & Fun (2011-2015) and NYC Elite (2015-2019). Graduate of The College of Brockport with a Bachelors degree in communications with a minor in Coaching sport. Three years experience of coordinating State apparel for Level 7-10 & Xcel Regionals.
Whitney Begany
Erica Berger​
Recreation Administration
20th year at
Gymnastics Unlimited
Erica Berger
Meghan
Balen​
Recreation
Coach
Hello! It is nice to meet you all. My name is Miss Meghan and I have been coaching gymnastics for a little over a year now. I was also a competitive gymnast for 10 years at Gymnastics Unlimited. Growing up, I was a very athletic child. Throughout my life, I’ve done eight different sports. I am currently playing volleyball for my school team. I am attending Mount Mercy Academy high school and I’m very focused on my education. My dream job is to become a pediatrician or physical therapist. Here is a little bit more about me, I would love to learn some more about you as well! I love any shade of the color blue and my favorite animals are dogs and owls.
Meghan Balen
Kiyari Bridges​
Assistant Recreation/Team
Coach
12 years gymnastics experience.
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3rd year coaching at G.U.
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Xcel Sapphire Gymnast
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She currently
is a Senior at Global Concepts
Kiyari Bridges
Ryan Chapman
Head Boys
Team Coach,
Recreation Coach
& LIM Preschool Teacher
I have been teaching gymnastics for more than seven years. I teach both recreational and am the boys team head coach. Growing up, I competed up to level seven, I dove in high school and college, and played in many more sports. I’m always looking to increase my knowledge, doing online research, attending gymnastics clinics, or talking to other Coaches/Physical Therapists. I am extremely motivated to have each student become a better gymnast. I will always go the extra mile to challenge them. I hope that with each practice I can teach your child more than gymnastics. I am honored to have the title of a “coach” and hope that I can live up to the title of a “role model.” I believe that being respectful, safe, and hardworking are all important characteristics to have to be successful in gymnast and in life.
CPR and First Aid certified. Graduate at West Seneca West High School and attended Buffalo State College for Art Education. U100, SafeSport and Safety Certified. Pro Member
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Ryan Chapman
Paige
Brownlee​
Assistant Recreation
Coach
Hello! My name is Miss Paige and I’m so excited to be your child’s assistant coach this year! I started coaching at GU this past summer. I did gymnastics at GU for 7 years, and I have been doing competitive cheer for 10 years. I go to Orchard Park High School and I love to read. I do not have any siblings, but I do have a dog. My favorite color is pink! My favorite animals are jellyfish and dolphins. One of my favorite foods is pasta.
Paige Brownlee
Alana
Chapman
Team & Recreation
Coach
Team and Recreation coach
Alana Chapman
Leslie Crandall
Recreation & Team Coach &
LIM Preschool Teacher
16th year with G.U., 18 years gymnastics experience, coach MM, L1 & L2, AS in Business Administration, graduate Early Childhood/Special Ed. at Daemen College, CPR and first aid certified, U100 pro member, U100, SafeSport, and Safety Certified. Former level 8 gymnast, Mom of Allison, Ian, & Eric Crandall.
Leslie Crandall
Madisyn
Draper
Recreation & Team Coach
I did gymnastics for 10 years, I competed through Level 7, and Xcel Platinum. I also did dance for 12 years. I graduated from Orchard Park High School, where I was captain of Varsity Gymnastics for 2 years. I am currently attending ECC for Sports and Leisure, with a concentration in Sports Management. This is my second year as a coach at Gymnastics Unlimited, I am excited to continue my coaching journey and learn as much as possible to help your child have their best experience, here at GU. . A little bit more about me: I love chocolate milk. My favorite color is purple. My favorite animal is a giraffe.
Madisyn Draper
Bentley
Gym Mascot
5th year at Gymnastics Unlimited
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Bentley
Jessica Garra
Recreation
Director & Coach
16th year at GU as a recreation coach. 3rd year as Recreation Director.,
First Aid/CPR Certified, SafeSport Certified. Attended National Congress to learn new skills and drills for the program. Graduate of D'Youville College with Bachelors in Exercise Science.
Jessica Garra
Ryan Korbs
Assistant Recreation/
Team Coach
Started coaching at Gymnastics Unlimited this Summer '23. I have been doing gymnastics since I was 5 years old. I have been on my varsity gymnastics team at Orchard Park High School since 8th grade. I have an older brother and two dogs. My favorite color is light purple. My favorite food is french fries.
Ryan Korbs
Christy
Jamieson
Head Coach - Optional Team
30 yrs. coaching gymnastics, 13th yr at GU, USA pro member, 1-4 skill evaluator, SafeSport & safety certified, Regional, National Congress and Woodward attendee, Tammy Biggs & Byron Knox clinics and worked with Nadia’s former coach, Sociology grad from Fredonia, competed 6 yrs, plays tennis & qualified 2x to Nationals, 3rd place, started the Kenmore High gymnastics team, graduate of Kenmore West. U100 course certified. Region 6 Development Camp attendee. Qualified gymnasts to Regionals, Easterns, Nationals & High Performance.
Christy Jamieson
Kim Krawiec
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Team Coach
14 yrs coaching L4-optionals @ G.U., 17 years gymnastics experience, 3 years @ Buffalo One, 2 years recreation gymnastics @ Potsdam State, 2 years @ Southtowns Gymnastics Club. Technical IT Manager @ Verizon. Attended National Congress and Woodward.
Kim Krawiec
Brian Kushniruk
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Team Optional
Coach
Competed 1986-1990. Coaching for 30 plus years -- Boys team and Girls Team Levels 1-10; at Buffalo Turners (1989-1994), Twisters Gymnastics (Pompano Beach, FL 1994-2005), Fort Lauderdale Stars Gymnastics (2005-2016). USA Pro member SafeSport, U100 and safety certified. 4th yr coaching at G.U. Qualified gymnasts to Regionals, Easterns, Nationals, & High Performance.
Brian Kushniruk
Brooke Halter
Assistant Recreation & Team Coach
Currently attending Utica University and on the gymnastics team there
Brooke Halter
Jan Maier
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LIM Teacher & Recreation
Coach
25th year at Gymnastics Unlimited, 25 years gymnastics experience, 3 years coaching in OH, 2010 National Congress attendee, certified in 1st aid/CPR & sports injury. Mom of 2 children.
Jan Maier
Claire Michlinski​
Recreation
Coach
3rd year coaching at GU. Attends High School
Claire Michlinski
Lea Philarom​
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Assistant
Team Coach
2nd year coaching
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Level 10 gymnast
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Currently a Junior at Frontier Central
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Part of the Frontier high School Gymnastics Team
Lea Philarom
Colton Rudloff​
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Team Coach
Born in Cleveland, OH. Started gymnastics at the age of 5. Started coaching at age 15. He was raised in the gym with plans of always continuing that lifestyle. He competed as a Level 10 gymnast and specialized in Floor, High Bar, and Vault. He was Level 10 New York State Champion on Floor in 2008. He was a professional singer in the Midnight Red band. Coaching for over 10 years (California & at GU) U100, SafeSport and Safety Certified. Pro Member. Qualified gymnasts to Regionals, Easterns, Nationals, High Performance & TOPS.
Colton Rudloff
Shelby Sodeur​
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Recreation
Coach
4th year coaching at GU.
I have about 10 years of gymnastics experience; competitive for most of those years. I am CPR/ First Aid certified along with being MAT certified (medication administration). Along with my love for gymnastics, I have always had a passion for working with children. I have a background in Early Childhood with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood and a Bachelors in Health and Human Services with a concentration in Early Childhood. I am going on 8 years of professional experience with children 3 months to 5 years old. I plan on continuing my career in Education and am currently working on my Masters degree in Special Education.
Shelby Sodeur
Elliot Stephenson
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Assistant
Team Coach
Level 7 gymnast
Currently attending Daemen College
Elliot Stephenson
Joscelyn Wabick
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Assistant
Team Coach
2nd year Coaching.
Level 8/9 gymnast and is
Level Captain
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Participates on the OPHS Varsity Gymnastics Team, which she is a Team Captain for.
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Currently a Junior
at Orchard Park High School.
Joscelyn Wabick
Office Staff
Michelle Brown
Becky Doerfel
Teresa Rowe
Lynn Slowik
Sheila Wick
Michelle Brown, Becky Doerfel, Teresa Rowe, Lynn Slowik, Sheila Wick
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Also assisting at desk: Erica Berger, Jessica Garra & Leslie Crandall
Office Staff