Courtney Starks

Head Recreational Instructor

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.

Jeff Vamvas

Team Coach, Instructor

Jeff has been coaching gymnastics since 1978. He is a graduate of Western Kentucky University earning a degree in elementary education. He owned and was the head coach of Clarksville Gymnastics in Tennessee for 20 years. He has coached numerous State Champions in levels 4 through 9. He has attended many coaching and judging clinics held by the USAG and the NAWGJ.  Jeff is also a NAWGJ member and Judge.

Shelby Eichman

Shelbyco, Inc namesake

Shelby has been part of the GU family since 2005 and was a former gymnast since the age of 18 months thru age 10. She has been dancing competitively for over 10 years. She is a UC Davis graduate with a BS in Genetics with a minor in Psychology. Many of you may know her from her time as a GU Summer Camp Counselor, Open Gym Coach or Birthday Party Coach.

Tricia Curran

Instructor

Tricia was born in Poland and come to the United States in 3rd grade. This is when she had the first opportunity to join gymnastics and has participated in recreational gymnastics since. Her love for this sport and coaching can be seen through her dedication to her students as well as her classroom teaching skills. Tricia has been a part of the GU family since 2002, is a Credentialed Teacher, and a Reading Curriculum Specialist for the Newhall School District. She has also volunteered in coaching Special Olympics as she has many years of experience working with Special Needs students and is a Behavior Technician for the Behavioral Learning Center. When Tricia is not busy working, she loves spending time with her daughter and husband enjoying family time.

Anne Davidson

Gym Maintenance/Sanitation Specialist

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.

Lexie Antimisaris

Instructor

Lexie is a former tumbling and trampoline competitor and competitive gymnast.  She has been with the GU family since she was fifteen.  Lexie is attending California State University Northridge in pursuit of a business degree.  She hopes to coach throughout her college career.

Shannon Springer

Substitute Recreational Coach

Graduated from Valencia High School, was a cheerleader all four years, did two years of competitive cheer & was a flyer. Gymnastics has always been my first love. Was a competitive gymnast for SCV Aerials, was training level 8. Did gymnastics from age 5-12. At 10 years old, I won California State Floor Champion. Taught trampoline, tumbling, and gymnastics at Anti-Gravity Sports Complex. Coached competitive cheer leading for 7 years at SCV All-Stars. Going to school at the University of La Verne-majoring in Child Development. Soon to be starting on my teaching credential for Special Education. Have been working with children for almost 9 years. I have been a substitute in the preschool environment. I have a strong love and passion for working with children.

Ally Negrosa

Recreational Coach

Ally has been part of the Gymnastics Unlimited family since the age of 4. She was a member of the Pikes Competitive team for 4 Years. She currently attends Hart High School. Ally is currently competing in equestrian show jumping. She finds the years of gymnastics has truly helped with her athleticism and balance. She has a great passion for children and enjoys coaching.

Mallory Malham

Office Staff

Mallory did gymnastics when she was a child. Having always loved the sport, and enjoys working in an office atmosphere, she joined GU as an office staff.

Andrea Harvey

Recreational Coach

Ever since I was 5 and started gymnastics I fell in love right away with the sport and everything it taught me. I trained and competed at SCV Aerials until level 5. Then I decided to try competitive cheerleading and trained at Flyers for one year, but as soon as I started high school I made the cheer squad. I was a freshman that competed varsity competition team all four years. I was also captain of my freshman and senior year. Cheer and gymnastics became who I was. When I graduated I started working U.S. Spirit Leaders camps for two summers. Now I am still coaching and tumbling while going to college to be a registered dietician. I believe that gymnastics is an amazing sport for anyone, nothing makes me more happy than being able to teach kids what I love to do.

Jennifer Giglio

Office Staff

I have two beautiful kids that used to go to Gymnastics Unlimited and I feel very happy to be part of the office staff. Jennifer was a former barista at Starbucks and has been with GU for a year.

Tanell Hooker

Tumbling & Ninja Coach

I'm from mobile Alabama. I've been a gymnastics/cheer instructor for 11 years . I also coach at Jams Cheer Camps on the weekends. My hobbies include being a stuntman, music and disc golf on weekends.

Chandler Smith

Recreational Coach

Chandler has been a competitive cheerleader for 10 years, and was a member of the Hart High School cheer team for three years. She has been tumbling at Gymnastics Unlimited throughout her cheerleading career, and has always loved the positive atmosphere the coaches provide. After high school, she plans to go to a four year university to pursue a teaching degree, because she loves helping children and watching them grow.

Kaylee Stuursma

Recreational Coach

I have been taking gymnastics since age 10 and is currently taking a tumbling class at Gymnastics Unlimited. She is presently a student at Valencia High School and has been on the cheer team for two years. She loves to tumble and has had a passion for gymnastics ever since she first started. She enjoys meeting new people and adores teaching kids.

Bri Price

Recreational Coach

Coach Bri started attending Gymnastics Unlimited when she was seven years old. She joined our Pikes competitive team two years later and continued on for six more years. Bri has worked and been coached by many of our Gymnastics Unlimited coaches. After gymnastics, Bri still continues to tumble and cheer for West Ranch High School. When she graduates, she hopes to go to UCLA to become a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. Coach Bri has always loved working with children and can't wait to help fulfill your child's gymnastic dreams!

Romina Santos

Assistant Coach

Kaitlyn Barry

Instructional Coach

Sydnie Kapp

Instructional Coach

Gina States

Recreational Coach