Some of Many Reasons
Why Legends is Best

With 29 years of involvement and 19 years of coaching experience, Amanda is the Team Director focusing on DP Level 4-9 athletes. She utilizes a Transformational Coaching philosophy to empower and inspire athletes to achieve their full potential and develop as leaders. This approach fosters a positive team culture, builds a growth mindset, and instills life-long lessons in resilience, teamwork, and character. She has coached numerous State Champions and regional qualifiers. She loves coaching because of the positive impact she gets to make in kids’ lives, helping them through adversity and overcoming fears, and her favorite event to coach is bars. Outside the gym, she enjoys building Legos, being outdoors, and spending time with her kids.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Preschool Gymnastics, Tumbling, Ninja, Meet Director, Fundamentals of Gymnastics.

Jillian brings over 15 years of management experience to her role, ensuring the gym runs smoothly by keeping programs organized, helping families feel welcome, and supporting the staff. She loves being part of a team that helps kids build confidence, friendships, and lifelong skills. Her favorite part of the job is getting to know the Legends families. She takes pride in watching the gym grow and seeing happy kids walk through the doors each week. Outside the gym, Jillian loves spending time with her family, gardening, and organizing projects.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Stop the Bleed – ACS & Active Shooter Training.

With 29 years of involvement and 19 years of coaching experience, Amanda is the Team Director focusing on DP Level 4-9 athletes. She utilizes a Transformational Coaching philosophy to empower and inspire athletes to achieve their full potential and develop as leaders. This approach fosters a positive team culture, builds a growth mindset, and instills life-long lessons in resilience, teamwork, and character. She has coached numerous State Champions and regional qualifiers. She loves coaching because of the positive impact she gets to make in kids’ lives, helping them through adversity and overcoming fears, and her favorite event to coach is bars. Outside the gym, she enjoys building Legos, being outdoors, and spending time with her kids.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Preschool Gymnastics, Tumbling, Ninja, Meet Director, Fundamentals of Gymnastics.

Nayely is new to the gymnastics world but brings experience from the childcare industry, having taught at daycares and elementary schools. She coaches Preschool and REC classes. She loves being a coach because she is able to witness kids achieve their goals. Whether it’s finally getting their round-off or just being able to do their pull over on bars without a spot, seeing their excitement for the sport is something that is very special. Nayely enjoys photography, ceramics, and art.

• Certifications: CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance.

Amore has 7 years of coaching experience, working mostly with preschoolers and teenagers. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, she emphasizes a supportive coaching style with the philosophy: “Your best effort is more than enough, everyone learns at their own pace!” She loves coaching because she gets to see the growth of the athletes and the joys they experience when they learn a skill they’ve been working on!

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Preschool Gymnastics, Tumbling, Certified Athletic Trainer.

Andrea brings over 40 years of experience and a Bachelor/teaching degree in physical education to her role as Preschool Manager. She believes in the philosophy of “Learn by doing” and she loves to see the little ones grow, celebrate their new accomplishments, and have FUN! An avid Red Sox Fan, Andrea’s energy and passion are a constant source of inspiration for the youngest gymnasts.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Preschool Gymnastics, Bachelor/teaching degree in physical education.

Ashley combines 14 years of gymnastics experience with 11 years of coaching, working with students from Kindergarten through high school. She believes gymnastics should be fun but also hard work! She loves coaching because she gets to see the joy on gymnasts’ faces when they finally get the skill they have been trying to achieve or when they overcome a bump in the road on their gymnastics journey! Outside of the gym, she loves going to Disney and spending time with her dog.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Preschool Gymnastics, Tumbling.

Jack has been involved in gymnastics and ninja for about 11 years, coaching kids around 6 to 8 years old. His coaching philosophy is to be fairly relaxed for rec classes and encourage the kids to challenge themselves. He is an accomplished athlete, holding the title of WNL tier 2 young adult male national champion. He enjoys seeing kids improve, and it makes him happy. Outside of the gym, his hobbies include ninja and video games, specifically Pokemon VGC, Hades, and Silksong.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Ninja, WNL certified.

Meynor has been involved in gymnastics for 10 years and is a manager for the Competitive Boys Team.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Preschool Gymnastics.

Noor began coaching in 2025, working with Little Legends, Kinder, and Junior classes. She believes kids should feel safe and feel like Legends is their happy place. She loves coaching because she loves seeing the kids she coaches happy when they achieve something new. Noor is a competitive swimmer who also enjoys running.

• Certifications: (None Listed).

Amanda brings over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and prior experience as a dance instructor. She specializes in coaching Toddler and Preschool groups. As a coach, she strives to create a fun, positive, and supportive environment where every child feels safe, confident, and proud. She loves coaching toddlers and preschoolers because their joy and curiosity make every class so special. When not in the gym, she loves spending time with her family and exploring new places.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Preschool Lead Teacher Certification.

With 1 year of coaching experience, Jianna works with preschool children. Her coaching style focuses on making sure every kid feels safe and welcomed by showing them how things are done to help them understand and improve. She believes this approach builds a strong bond and helps children grow better in gymnastics. Her favorite skill is the round off back handspring tuck. Outside the gym, she enjoys working out.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Preschool Gymnastics, Tumbling.

Ashleigh was a gymnast for 14 years and has been coaching for 2 years, working with Kinder, Junior, and Rock Star classes (ages 5 to 15). Her philosophy is to make every practice a fun adventure and a safe, happy place where gymnasts can explore and feel proud of every little win. She believes they learn through play, encouragement, and teamwork, and that mistakes are just part of the fun, helping them grow stronger and braver. Her favorite gymnastics skill is a front tuck. Outside of gymnastics, she loves to draw and be outdoors.

• Certifications: CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance.

Ren has 14 years of gymnastics experience and 8 years of coaching. Her philosophy is to coach and lead to leave a strong, independent, and confident group of gymnasts. She loves helping girls love gymnastics the same way she did, and her favorite skill is a double full. Ren also participates in All Star cheerleading.

• Certifications: Preschool Gymnastics, Tumbling.

Alina has been involved in gymnastics for 10 years and coaches students from 1st grade through 5th grade. She is passionate about helping little gymnasts grow strong and confident, believing they should have fun, try their best, and celebrate every tumble, jump, and smile along the way! A fun fact about Alina is that Legends was her very first gymnastics gym when she was a little kid! Outside the gym, she enjoys going on hikes or road trips with friends, painting, and crocheting.

• Certifications: CPR / First Aid.

Katherine grew up doing gymnastics at Legends since she was 2 years old, and her love for the environment brought her back as a coach for Rec and Team programs. Her philosophy is to create a positive and safe environment where every gymnast feels supported to reach their full potential by focusing on strong fundamentals, confidence, and resilience. Her favorite skill is a back handspring layout full. Katherine loves running and spending time with friends and family.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance.

Anna was a gymnast for 12 years and started coaching about 3 years ago, specializing in preschool-aged children and beginner level classes. Her philosophy focuses on helping children grow as well-rounded individuals, believing gymnastics teaches lifelong skills like communication, confidence, and perseverance. Fun fact: bars is her least favorite event to do, but her favorite to coach! She aims to create a positive and encouraging environment where children feel safe to try new things. Anna enjoys piano, travelling, and arts and crafts.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance.

Evy has been involved in gymnastics for 4 years, typically coaching kindergarten and first grade. She strives to create a positive and supportive environment where gymnasts can build confidence, learn from mistakes, and have fun while working hard. Her favorite skill is a front hand spring off the vault table! Outside the gym, Evy enjoys playing tennis, baking, and arts and crafts.

• Certifications: USAG Membership, Preschool Gymnastics.

Lindsay has been involved in gymnastics for 16 years (15 as a gymnast) and has been a coach at Legends for 5 years, coaching a variety of ages. Her philosophy is simple: “Hard work pays off.” She loves coaching because it keeps her involved in the gymnastics world and she enjoys helping her gymnasts accomplish their goals because it reminds her of herself when she was their age. Outside of the gym, she is attending cosmetology school with the goal of owning her own business one day.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, Background Check clearance.

Maddy has 5 years of coaching experience and was a gymnast for 13 years, with some overlap between the roles. She coaches Rec classes of all levels and lower level teams. She loves seeing the kids everyday and seeing them have fun at gymnastics. Maddy’s highlights include cheer and gymnastics in high school. She enjoys going into Boston and hanging out with friends.

• Certifications: (None Listed).

With 29 years of involvement and 19 years of coaching experience, Amanda is the Team Director focusing on DP Level 4-9 athletes. She utilizes a Transformational Coaching philosophy to empower and inspire athletes to achieve their full potential and develop as leaders. This approach fosters a positive team culture, builds a growth mindset, and instills life-long lessons in resilience, teamwork, and character. She has coached numerous State Champions and regional qualifiers. She loves coaching because of the positive impact she gets to make in kids’ lives, helping them through adversity and overcoming fears, and her favorite event to coach is bars. Outside the gym, she enjoys building Legos, being outdoors, and spending time with her kids.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Preschool Gymnastics, Tumbling, Ninja, Meet Director, Fundamentals of Gymnastics.

Katherine grew up doing gymnastics at Legends since she was 2 years old, and her love for the environment brought her back as a coach for Rec and Team programs. Her philosophy is to create a positive and safe environment where every gymnast feels supported to reach their full potential by focusing on strong fundamentals, confidence, and resilience. Her favorite skill is a back handspring layout full. Katherine loves running and spending time with friends and family.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance.

A dedicated leader, Nicki has been involved in gymnastics for 19 years as a coach, a period which overlapped with her 18 years as a gymnast. As the Xcel Manager, she focuses on Xcel Platinum & Diamond levels. Her goal is that her athletes realize they learned much more than gymnastics, taking lessons on accomplishing goals, pushing through challenges, and overcoming self-doubt with them beyond the gym. She finds it really fun to interact with kids of all different ages and skill levels because it challenges her to be a better coach. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, being creative, and playing with her cats.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Preschool Gymnastics, Tumbling, Choreography.

A true pillar of the gymnastics community, Barbara has been involved in the sport for an incredible 47 years, including 39 years coaching and 18 years leading Legends. She coaches every age and ability with compassion, creativity, and enthusiasm, inspiring gymnasts to reach their full potential and grow into confident, respectful, and well-rounded individuals. She has led athletes to state, regional, and national success. Her parents originally put her into gymnastics because she couldn’t sit still and would climb trees! Her childhood wish was to become a gymnastics coach, a dream she successfully realized. She enjoys being outdoors, gardening, hiking, and spending time with her amazing family.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Preschool Gymnastics, Tumbling, KAT (Kinder Accreditation for Teachers), MELPD (Movement Education Lesson Plan Development), Meet Director, BS in Education.

Benjamin has 13 years of involvement in gymnastics and is a supervisor for the DP Level 4-9 Team. His coaching approach is educational. His fun fact is “Running 😂” as a highlight. Outside of the gymnastics world, he enjoys running.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Meet Director.

Betty is a deeply experienced supervisor, involved in gymnastics for 47 years, including 25 years as a High School coach and 17 years coaching Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Xcel levels. Her philosophy is to inspire athletes to strive for excellence both in the gym and in life, creating a supportive and empowering environment. Her accomplishments include coaching State and Regional champions. She is a Disney fan who loves her grandkids and family, and eagerly anticipates the opportunity to continue shaping the future of each gymnast.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance.

Bringing 21 years of gymnastics experience (4 as a coach), Julia coaches Level 1, 3, & 4 and has coached many state champions. She believes in creating a positive environment where gymnasts focus on growth, not perfection, emphasizing mindset and positive self-talk to build confidence. She loves coaching because she loves to watch the athletes grow in their confidence, not only in their gymnastics but in who they are as people. In her free time, she enjoys working out.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Preschool Gymnastics, Tumbling, USAG, cpr.

Keara was a gymnast for 18 years and has been coaching all team gymnasts for the past 5 years. Her coaching philosophy centers on building resilience, fostering love for the sport, and progress over perfection, with the belief that “Everyday is an opportunity to get 1% better!” She loves watching athletes achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Keara is an accomplished athlete, having competed for Southern Connecticut State University. She also works as a High School Math Teacher.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, NAWGJ.

With approximately 20 years in the sport, Maren coaches Level 4 athletes. Her goal is to help gymnasts grow in character and become strong, resilient individuals by teaching them success comes from finding their “why” and love for the sport. She has accomplished receiving her Masters Degree in Arts (Communication) and being a D3 college national vault champ. Her favorite skill is the Yurchenko One and a half, and she loves coaching because she loves seeing kids in their happy place, and she enjoys being back in hers. Her passions outside of the gym include running, surfing, working out, and skiing.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance.

Julia was a gymnast for 10 years and has been coaching for two years, working with ages 3 to 12 across all skill levels. Her coaching mantra is, “You can achieve anything as long as you try and can’t is not a word.” She loves seeing the children grow as people and share her passion for the sport. One of her favorite coaching highlights is seeing the kids she teaches get over their fears and get new skills. When not at the gym, she likes to hang out with friends and family, and go to the beach.

• Certifications: USAG Membership, Preschool Gymnastics, Tumbling.

Alina has been involved in gymnastics for 10 years and coaches students from 1st grade through 5th grade. She is passionate about helping little gymnasts grow strong and confident, believing they should have fun, try their best, and celebrate every tumble, jump, and smile along the way! A fun fact about Alina is that Legends was her very first gymnastics gym when she was a little kid! Outside the gym, she enjoys going on hikes or road trips with friends, painting, and crocheting.

• Certifications: CPR / First Aid.

Ciara is a dedicated coach who began coaching in 2025, and coaches a wide variety of classes, including all skill levels and age ranges from pre-school to middle school. Her coaching philosophy is simple but powerful: “Keep showing up, keep pushing, keep trying.” She loves coaching because she enjoys seeing students grow in their confidence on skills and physically develop week by week, and she loves seeing the kids get excited about it. In her free time, Ciara likes hiking, walking, reading, and visiting new places.

• Certifications: CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Ninja.

Jack has been involved in gymnastics and ninja for about 11 years, coaching kids around 6 to 8 years old. His coaching philosophy is to be fairly relaxed for rec classes and encourage the kids to challenge themselves. He is an accomplished athlete, holding the title of WNL tier 2 young adult male national champion. He enjoys seeing kids improve, and it makes him happy. Outside of the gym, his hobbies include ninja and video games, specifically Pokemon VGC, Hades, and Silksong.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Ninja, WNL certified.

Amore has 7 years of coaching experience, working mostly with preschoolers and teenagers. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, she emphasizes a supportive coaching style with the philosophy: “Your best effort is more than enough, everyone learns at their own pace!” She loves coaching because she gets to see the growth of the athletes and the joys they experience when they learn a skill they’ve been working on!

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Preschool Gymnastics, Tumbling, Certified Athletic Trainer.

Anna was a gymnast for 12 years and started coaching about 3 years ago, specializing in preschool-aged children and beginner level classes. Her philosophy focuses on helping children grow as well-rounded individuals, believing gymnastics teaches lifelong skills like communication, confidence, and perseverance. Fun fact: bars is her least favorite event to do, but her favorite to coach! She aims to create a positive and encouraging environment where children feel safe to try new things. Anna enjoys piano, travelling, and arts and crafts.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance.

Melanie was a gymnast for 14 years and has been a coach for 2 years, working with 4-10 year olds. She loves enjoying time in the gym environment and seeing the kids do what they love. Outside the gym, she enjoys baking.

• Certifications: USAG Membership, Background Check clearance.

Morgan has been involved with gymnastics for about 17 years. She coaches Xcel Bronze and Silver teams, as well as preschool and recreational classes for ages 3 to 9. Her coaching philosophy is: “It’s okay to feel scared, when you’re scared that’s when you need to be the most brave.” She loves coaching because gymnastics has always been a big part of her life, and being able to teach the kids and see how they grow, not only as a gymnast but as a person, has been incredibly rewarding. Outside the gym, she enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, reading, and playing with her dog.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Preschool Gymnastics, Tumbling, Ninja.

Nayely is new to the gymnastics world but brings experience from the childcare industry, having taught at daycares and elementary schools. She coaches Preschool and REC classes. She loves being a coach because she is able to witness kids achieve their goals. Whether it’s finally getting their round-off or just being able to do their pull over on bars without a spot, seeing their excitement for the sport is something that is very special. Nayely enjoys photography, ceramics, and art.

• Certifications: CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance.

Rylee was a competitive gymnast for 12 years and has been coaching for the past 5 years, specializing in preschool, recreational, and tumbling classes. She is an accomplished athlete, competing on her college’s D1 track team. Her passion for the sport translates into creating a special connection with her students. She loves coaching because she gets to have a special connection with her kiddos, be a safe person for them, and see them achieve their goals in the gym! She enjoys coloring, artistic activities, and going to concerts.

• Certifications: USAG Membership / SafeSport, CPR / First Aid, Background Check clearance, Preschool Gymnastics, Tumbling.

Thessy has been a gymnast since 2019 and has been working at the gym for about one year, working with 4-10 year olds. Her favorite skill is yurchenko pikes. Outside of her role, she likes baking.

• Certifications: USAG Membership, Background Check clearance.