Our philosophy is to develop self-esteem and build physical skills that are important for life-long fitness in a fun environment. We choose to make a positive difference in the lives of children, teaching them to associate fitness with FUN and creating success for kids by focusing on what each child needs to learn, not what everybody else is learning.
Safety is our number one concern at the Greenwood Family YMCA Gymnastics Center. Our instructors are USA Gymnastics Safety Certified. Our program is designed to prepare the gymnasts for their skill level by following and mastering skill progressions. Flexibility, conditioning and strength are a part of our program to better prepare them for their skill level, from the tiny “twos” all the way through our competitive program.
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Jodi Davis jdavis@greenwoodymca.org Jodi Davis has been involved in gymnastics since the age of six. She completed her career as a level 9 gymnast. She qualified as a South Carolina Regional team Member as a level 8 and level 9 gymnast and also as a level 9 individual. She has been coaching competitive gymnastics for 12 years and has been with the YMCA for 11 years. Jodi has a great passion for the sport of gymnastics and children. She is the current YMCA Gymnastics Director and Head Team coach. She enjoys watching the girls grow in the sort and in life. |
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Sharon Davenport sdavenport@greenwoodymca.org Sharon Davenport has been teaching gymnastics in different aspects for the last 14 years. She has taught up to level 4 gymnasts, coached and judged the boys gymnastics team, and is currently the Preschool Director. Sharon was inspirational in developing the YMCA Gymnastics Pre-School program which enables children who attend daycares to take gymnastics at the YMCA Gymnastics Center by being transported to the gym by bus. She is also currently the Gymnastics Coordinator/Office Manager. She has been very physical her whole life and enjoys passing on her passion to the gymnasts. |
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Kati Boring Kati Boring has been working with the Flipsters Team since 2002 and has been coaching since 2004. She has been involved in gymnastics for 9 years and has competed as a level 9 athlete in three Eastern National Competitions. She was a 2005 Level 8 South Carolina State Member. Kati has competed in a total of 5 Regional Competitions. She is currently a level 10 gymnast and coaches Firecrackers, Compulsories, and Hot Shots. |
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Amanda Sartain Amanda Sartain competed in gymnastics as a child for 5 years. She has been involved with the Greenwood YMCA Flipsters for six years. She is currently the head prep-opt. coach and teaches all the compulsory levels. Amanda has always had a love for the sport and enjoys the time she spends teaching all of the gymnasts. |
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Becca Sampson Becca Sampson has been a member of the Flipsters gymnastics team for 11 years. Becca has competed in Regional’s as both a level 8 and level 9 gymnast. She coaches Firecrackers, Training team and Compulsory team. She enjoys sharing her love for gymnastics through coaching. |
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Ashton Lockard Ashton Lockard is a level 9 gymnast and has been a gymnast for 10 years. She went to Regional’s in 2008 and is striving to go again next year. She has been a volunteer coach for the last year and is currently a Compulsory coach. |
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Meredith Pitts Meredith Pitts has been a gymnastics instructor for 5 years teaching primarily preschoolers. Being a mother of two young sons has helped prepare Meredith for the energy and enthusiasm of toddlers! Working with young children is a joy and introducing them to physical activity, that hopefully will last a lifetime, is a privilege. |
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Kelli Creswell Kelli Creswell is the mother of 3 children and two of her children compete in gymnastics. She has taught gymnastics for 4 years. She is also a 2nd grade school teacher who LOVES working with children and encouraging healthy lifestyles. Her favorite class is the Parent/Tot class. |
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Kerry Carver Kerry Carver has coached gymnastics for over 7 years with a focus on preschool and recreational programs. She is a former gymnast who brings a life long passion for the sport. She is a mother of two who both share her passion for physical activities with one on the competitive team at the YMCA gymnastics center. She has high energy and brings a smile to every child she meets. She has a very hands on approach to coaching with an emphasis on having fun while learning new skills. |
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Shayne Ballenger Shayne Ballenger has been teaching preschool gymnastics since September 2007. She is the mother of a team gymnast, a preschool gymnast, and a future gymnast. |
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Brittany Hunt Brittany Hunt was a gymnast for ten years and is now coaching. Brittany enjoys working with children and teaching them to love gymnastics like she does. She is currently also teaching the boys tumbling and conditioning class. |