Courtney started gymnastics at the age of 3 through 13 and was a competitive gymnast for the Pikes. After her gymnastics career she became a cheerleader at Canyon High School and was an All-American Cheerleader her senior year. Courtney has taught team, pre-team, recreational, & cheer for the last 13 years. After high school she received an AS in Math/Science at COC& BS in Kinesiology at CSUN. She is Safety Certified, CPR/First Aid, & KAT certified. Courtney has been a preschool teacher, volunteered for handicapped children, worked at a chiropractic office, taught at the Air Force Academy Sports Camp, taught at Fun & Fit Gymnastics Center, & at Gleason's Gymnastic School in Minnesota. Courtney is also a USAG Certified Meet Director.

Jodie has been an instructor for 20 years and has taught many levels of recreational gymnastics. This has been part of her whole family's growth. Her four children grew up in the gymnastics environment. They have used their talents in activities through school. Jodie is KAT, Safety certified, CPR, and First aid certified. In her spare time she enjoys riding her horse, raising Chihuahuas, anything to do with the outdoors, hiking, camping, etc. Her newest joy is spending time with her granddaughter and supporting her teenagers in their school sports.

Kelly started gymnastics at the age of 2 through 13 and was a Level 8 competitive gymnast for the Pikes team. She currently attends Saugus High School and is an enthusiastic J.V. cheerleader. After high school Kelly plans on attending UCLA to become a pediatrician. She has taught pre-school, recreational, and cheer tumbling classes at Gymnastics Unlimited for the last 2 years. In her spare time she enjoys cheerleading, gymnastics, dancing and music.

 

Katie is a Senior at Valencia High School and a Varsity Cheerleader.  She has been a student at Gymnastics Unlimited since the age of 3. She coaches our 45 minute Coed classes, girls and boys.

Ola was a competitive gymnast and has been teaching for the last 13 years. For the past 2 years she has been a part of the Gymnastics Unlimited staff. She is currently working with the Advanced pre team and the Compulsory Competitive Pikes team. She is a USAG Professional Member, Safety Certified, & CPR/First aid certified. Some of her other accomplishments have been attending El Camino College, Recreational Director, Meet Director, and a volunteer for the World Gymnastics Championships in 2003. Ola's hobbies include dance, drawing, and writing.

Samantha started gymnastics at Gymnastic Unlimited at age 4. She began coaching at GU at age 16.  She helped coach teenage tumbling classes to aspiring cheerleaders.  She cheered for Saugus High School (2001-2005).  In her Freshman year she was transferred to Varsity for their competitive squad. She also coached various stunt clinics for high school teams in the Los Angeles area along side her cheer coach.  In her Senior year she became the Captain of her competition team and helped her team take 1st at Nationals in Hawaii.  She was also invited to audition for the U.S. Spirit Leaders professional cheerleading staff.  During her two years there, she also attended Brooks College for Interior Design and also competed on the Empire Cheers Co-ed squad in Orange County.  She has been certified in first aid and CPR since 2004 and has many versatile trainings and experiences such as elite college and partner stunting, recreational gymnastics, high level tumblingand recently received a California state and William S. Hart School District award for coaching an undefeated season at Hart High School for the 07-08 squad. Samantha works part time as an Interior Designer and plans to continue her education so she can work in her filed and teach design in the future. 

Vanessa started gymnastics at the age of 5 at Gymnastics Unlimited and became a National Team member in 1994-2001. She was home schooled and graduated high school in 2000. Vanessa's accomplishments include being the 1996 Junior national Champion, 1997 Senior National Co-Champion, 1998 Goodwill Games Double Gold Medalist, 1999 World Championships Team, & 2000 Senior Pacific Alliance Team. Her favorite events include the Balance Beam & Uneven Bars. She now resides at Gymnastics Unlimited as the Head Team Coach for the Pikes. In her spare time Vanessa enjoys to read and watch old movies.

Nathan comes to us from Gymnastics World in New Jersey where he was a Class II competitive gymnast and coach. He is currently working with our Level 5-9 Pikes Competitive Team and our Pre Team. 

Tricia has been a coach at Gymnastics Unlimited for the past 6 years. She loves the sport and was a former gymnast. She is a substitute teacher with the Newhall School District and hopes to gain a full time position soon.  Tricia is also a volunteer coach for our Special Olympics Rythmnic and Artistic Gymastics Team.

Kelsey has worked at GU for over 5 years as a coach and as an office staff.  You will usually see her smiling face greeting you at the front desk.  Kelsey is also a former Pike and is currently training to get her Cosmetology license. Sometimes you will be lucky enough to play with her adorable puppy, Bella.

Louise has been in the Office at GU for over 3 years and is the happy face who greets our students and parents every day. She is also a former Pikes Mom.

Tami was a former Pike in the good ole days and Coach Courtney, one of her former teammates saw her taking her daughter to gym and asked her to become a coach.  She was a fast learner and has become an excellent addition to our coaching staff.  She is very enthusiastic and always looking for new ways to enhance her student's workouts.

Anne and her husband Carl have faithfully been cleaning both GU facilities for many years. She gained her position when her daughter became part of the competitive team and has been keeping GU sparkly clean ever since. GU boasts one of the cleanest facilities in Los Angeles County.