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Leslie Harrington
Owner, Pre School Director
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Born in Boston,, Mass, raised in Miami, Florida, and moved to Panama City in 1978. Has four children Stephanie who is 22 and married, Daniel 21 working in Panama City, Jenny 18 in college in Winnfield, Kansas and Michael 16 in high school. Did recreational gymnastics in middle/senior high school for 3 years. Started teaching gymnastics in 1990 at various daycares and after school programs. Opened Gymnastic Plus in September 1991 in a 6,000 sq foot facility on Jenks Avenue. Moved to the 13,000 sq foot Hwy 77 facility in 1998. Expanded the building to 23,000 sq feet in 2000.
Information · Opened Gymnastics Plus in 1991 · Coaching for the last 15 years · Coached kids ages 15 months thru 17 years: Preschool, Pre team and Level’s 4-8 Teams
Credentials · USAG Safety Certified · USAG Meet Director Certified · USAG Professional Member · AAU Member · USAIGC Member · Kat Certification · CDA Credential Early Education and Care · Director’s Credential Early Education and Care · CPR & First Aid Certified (Infant and Adult) |
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Sue Arkell
Co-Head Coach Girls Team
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Born in in 1955. Married Steve in 1991. Has five children Carly, Summer, Stormie, Dalton & Dallas.
Information: Competed at the collegiate level. Assistant Women’s coach at the University of California, Berkeley. Coached and choreographed floor and beam. Owner/Coach at American Elite Gymnastics in Portland Oregon. 1997-2002 Region II Gymnastics Clinician (Elite Compulsory) Region II Gymnastics Master Staff 1996-2002 State Clinician for Oregon, Alaska, Idaho USA National Team Coach. Speaker at IDEA International Fitness Convention 1990-1991. Pilate’s Instructor/ Physical Education Instructor/Dance Instructor from 2002-2006
Credentials: Associate Arts Degree (Education Major) Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA. ACE Certified 1994- Present AFAA Certified IFTA Kickboxing Reebok Flexible Strength Pilate’s USAG Safety Certified |
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Steve Arkell
Head Coach Girls Team
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Born in in 1963. Married Sue in 1991 and has five children. Classes in Kinesiology and Biomechanics, Bellevue Community College, Bellevue Washington. Volunteered two years at the University of the Pacific Sports Medicine Center, Stockton, California.
Information: Competed gymnastics at the collegiate level. Assistant Coach at University of California, Berkeley from 2003-2005. Owner and Head coach at American Elite Gymnastics in Portland Oregon from 1997-2003. Director and Head coach of Academy of Northwest Gymnasts, Bellingham, Washington.1990-1996.
Studies with: Bella and Marta Karolyi and the USA National Staff George Hery, World Trampoline Champion Steve Elliot, nine-time World Power Tumbling Champion Muriel Grossfeld, three time Olympian and USA National Staff member USA National Team Coach 1998-2002 Jr. Olympic National Team Coach 1989-2003 TOPS Oregon Director 1997-2002 Region I Board of Directors 1986-1988 Coach of the year in 1987 Nor Cal Coach of the year in 1992-1994 in Washington Coach of the year in 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000 in Oregon
Credentials:Charter member of the USGSA Safety Certification USAG Safety Certified since 1995 Master USAG Compulsory workshops since 1989 Attended USAG High Performance Coaching Seminars in 2000-2001 |
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Kayla Hardegree
Development Team Coach
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Was born in Panama City in 1990. Home Schooled GPA 4.0. Plans on going into Elementary Education and Photography.
Information: Has been in gymnastics for 7 years. Is presently a Level 7 competitive gymnast. AAU National Champion on Balance Beam and All Around. Has been coaching at Gymnastics Plus for 2 years. Coaches our developmental team girls. |
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Jennifer Kettells
Developmental Team Coach / Recreational Boy's & Girls Coach
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Was born in Tallahassee in 1984. Graduated from Mosley High School. Attends GCCC and FSU. Pursuing at career in Elementary Education.
Information: In the dance club at GCCC. Was a cheerleader for 1 year. Competed for Emerald Coast All Stars. Took gymnastics for 9 years, 5 years as a competitive gymnast. Competed thru Rec. 8 Place 3rd All Around at the 2000 AAU Nationals. Has been coaching for 7 years. Coaches preschool thru Level 3 girls, beginners thru Advance tumblers and boys recreational classes.
Credentials: CPR & First Aid Certified. USAG Safety Certified. |
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Nathalie Murray
Girls Recreational Coach / Pre Team Coach
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Born in New Brunswick, Canada in 1989. Attends Mosley High School with a 3.75 GPA. Plans on attending GCCC for two years, and then FSU for physical therapy.
Information: School clubs: SGA, BETA & Key Club. Cheerleader For 4 years. Is a Varsity Cheerleader at Mosley. Did gymnastics for 9 years. 4 Years as a competitive gymnast. Competed through Level 7. Was the 1996 AAU National Beam Champion. Has been coaching at Gymnastics Plus for 2 ½ years. She coaches our Hot Shots and Gym Bug teams and Level 1 & 2 girls and tumbling classes.
Credentials: CPR & First Aid Certified |
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Cindy Stokes
Pre School Director Beachside Gym / Asst Coach Compulsory Team & Developmental Team
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Was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1977. Graduated from Craig Mont High School and attend the University of Memphis. Married Chad in 1998. Has a 7 year old daughter Caitlyn.
Information: Cheer for 12 years, danced for 25 years and did gymnastics for 6 years. Competed at Level 8. As a cheerleader, Place 1st at UCA High School Nationals in 1994 and 2nd place in 1993. As a dancer place 2nd in College Dance Nationals in 1996. She has worked at Gymnastics Plus for about 2 years coaching preschool through Level 4 team. |
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Sean Armbruster
After School Staff |
Born in Panama City, Florida in 1990. Attends Mosley High School with a GPA of 3.5. Plans on attending University of West Florida or FSU to pursue a major in journalism, history or psychology.
Information: Is in the Drama club at Mosley. Has been working at Gymnastics Plus for 2 years in our After School program.
Credential: Completed his CPR & First Aid course and also his 20 hour Early Education Certification |
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Brother Bear
Transportation Staff |
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Paula Cook
After School Director Lynn Haven Facility |
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Michelle Flores
After School Asst Director Beachside Facility |
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Candice Wells
After School Staff |
Born in Panama City, Florida in 1988. She is a Jr. at Mosley High School with a 3.5 GPA. She plans on owning her own business.
Information: Is active at Mosley High in the Civic Club, Prom committee, and is on the Grad night staff. Was a cheerleader at Mosley. Has Tumbled and Cheered for eight years. Has worked in the After School program at Gymnastics Plus for about 7 months.
Credentials: Completed her CPR & First Aid Course, her 20 & 10 hour Early Education Certification and her 10 Child Behavioral Certification. |
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