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Jamie Eggleston

  • Team Coach, Lyons Gymnastics Academy
  • Choreographer
  • Optional Level beam and floor coach
  • Level 8 Texas State All-Around Champion 1995
  • Competed up to Level 9
  • Trained for 13 years at Trevinos Gymnastics in Texas
  • Member of Trevinos State Champion team 1991, 1992, & 1995
  • 4 years ballet training
  • 7 years recreational coaching experience
  • 6+ years competitive coaching experience
  • USAG Safety certified
  • USAG Professional member
  • Attended 2003/2004 USAG Judges Training Course
  • 2005 training for Compulsory competitive routines, Reno, NV
  • 2006 Training courses at USAG National Congress for further education and coaching development

Dr. Rachel Grodner:
Team Coach, Lyons Gymnastics Academy, and California Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Specializing in Sport Psychology.

  • Competed up to Level 9, trained Level 10
  • Trained for 12 years at Mission ValleyYMCA in San Diego under Hall of Fame Coach Glen Vaughn
  • Member of YMCA National First Place Team 1982, 1984, & 1985
  • Over 8 years recreational and competitive coaching experience
  • Certified Pilates instructor
  • Balance beam specialist
  • USAG Safety Certified
  • 14 years experience in competitive gymnastics

 

Rory Baggao:
Head Coach Recreational Program, Director of Summer, Spring, & Winter Camps

  • 17 years coaching experience
  • All City (LA) Rings & High Bar
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Trained actors and martial artists for film and competition
  • Rock climbing instructor
  • Lifeguard/Water Safety instructor
  • U.S. Army Paratrooper
  • Other interests - surfing, snowboarding, Shaolin Kung Fu, Muay Thai
  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • USAG Safety Certified

Jillian Thompson:
LGA Competitive Team Coach
Levels 4-7, one years

  • 23 years gymnastics experience
  • 4 years recreational coaching experience
  • 3 years competitive gymnastics experience, Level 4 and 5
  • CPR and Safety Certified
  • Current USAG Professional Member
  • 3 years High School Cheerleader
  • 3 years All American Cheerleader
  • 2 years Florida All Star Cheerleader
  • University Central Florida Cheerleader
  • Head Coach/Owner LA All Star (Lions) Cheerleading Squad

Yvette Rosa:
Junior Gym Recreational Coach

  • 7 years Recreational Coaching experience
  • 3 years gymnastics experience
  • USAG Safety Certified
  • CPR & First Aid Certified

 

Major Contributors Also Include:

Meredith Bryant
Sharon Ortiz
Lisa DiNinno