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Shelly Robinson

Shelly Robinson - Women's Head CoachU.S. Airborne Women's Head Coach


Background


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I have enjoyed coaching for the past seven years and have seen our team develop.

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Kelly Rupp

Kelly Rupp - CoachU.S. Airborne Girls/Women Coach


Classes

Girls Team, Tiny Team

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Background

Kelly Rupp competed in gymnastics for 8 years winning 5 gold medals in state meet.  She has coached Special Olympics (gymnastics), served on boards for disability related agencies, and served on board for local Youth & Wellness Center


EXPERIENCE

  • Northern Michigan Gymnastics, Traverse City, Michigan
  • Girls/women , 1979 - 1982
  • Coach level 5 & 6, compulsories and optional
  • Northern Michigan Gymnastics, Traverse City, Michigan
  • Girls/women Coach, 1994 - 1995
  • Coached developmental team/compulsories and optional level 8
  • YMCA , Traverse City, Michigan
  • Girls/women Coach, 2002 - 2003
  • Launched their new competitive program. Then filled in from time to time after 2003
  • Kelly is a licensed hair  dresser and licensed Realtor with Keller Williams of Grand Rapids (click here to go to their site
  • Safety certified and a USAG professional member.

HONORS

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At ANA there is talent in the gymnasts and staff.  The blend of nuturing, hard work, respect, and teamwork encourages an  atmosphere of family here at ANA.
 
Brad Kenna

brad2008-250.jpgU.S. Airborne Men's Head Coach


Classes

Boy's Team, GymStars, TumbleBugs


Background

Mr. Kenna attended the University of Michigan where he was a member of the NCAA National Champion team.  Brad has been coaching since 2002.  He enjoys coaching both the boy's and girl's team.

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I have enjoyed working at ANA and have seen all the benefits gynastics training gives to our young ones.


 
Heather Carpenter
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Inspirations Dance Studio Director

Classes

Hip Hop, Lyrical, Creative Movement, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Competitive Team, Tumbling, Gymnastics Technique


Background

Heather has been dancing for almost 20 years; she spent most of that time on a competitive Team performing at Regional and National competitions as well as internationally. She had the opportunity to perform on a cruise line at the young age of fourteen the same year winning a junior title division at a regional competition. She began teaching dance in her teenage years, and has been unable to give it up.  
She has been instructing competitively for five years holding several first places, as well as being awarded one of the  top three directors in West Michigan area by a nationally recognized competition.
Her goal has always been to run a studio where students can learn in a professional environment with personal attention. She believes that we are here to inspire children to have confidence and faith in themselves; as they are our Inspirations

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Seeing my students gain confidence and grace is a gift that will last their whole life.

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Cynthia Hughes
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Heidi Curtis

U. S. Airborne Team Coach

Classes

Levels 5, 6 and 7


Background

I have been coaching gymnastics on and off for the past 30 years, coaching everything from preschool to women's competitive gymnastics.  My husband (Todd) and I owned our own gymnastics club in Holland, MI for eight years.  I have been a USA Judge for the past 6 years and currently hold a level 10 rating.  I also judge high school gymnastics and Special Olympics.  I also work as a classroom aide for Zeeland Public Schools.  I have been married to Todd for the past 18 years and we have two daughters, Kristen (17) and Kailee (15).

I love to travel, cook, and love classical music, especially Beethoven!

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Aimee Goff

U.S. Airborne Team Coach

Classes 
  
Prep-optional

Background
  
During the day Aimee is a kindergarten/first grade teacher at Grant Primary Center. She has taught there for the past 11 years.
   Aimee is a former gymnast, competing at state, regional and national levels for Mona Shores High School and several club teams.  Then she attended Central Michigan University.  Aimee has coached kids of all ages in a variety of gymnastics programs including collegiate summer camps, recreational programs and team level at various gyms.    

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   I am very excited for this opportunity to work with your child. ANA feels like a great place to be!

 

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