Coach Val

Valarie Mailloux is our Livonia Gymnastics Academy Director and Supervisor. She currently teaches preschool classes, and is the Head Competition Gymnastics Team levels 4 through 8 for floor and vault. Valarie graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a teaching certificate in Physical Education K-12 and Health Education. Her continued education has earned her the following certifications: Dance, Safety Certification, PDP I Certificate, KAT Certificate (Kinder-Gymnastics), Professional Development Program Certification, Skill Evaluation Levels 1 - 4, Judging Level 5 Certification and First Aid - CPR. During her spare time she enjoys downhill skiing, aerobics, swimming, dancing and traveling. She has been married for 15 years and has a 13 year old son.

Coach Carylyn

From Carylyn Baase, "I have been with LGA for 5 years. I currently coach bars and beam for the competitive team (levels 4 - 8). I have been coaching competitive, recreational and preschool gymnastics since 1985. I am a wife and a mother of 2 girls, ages 16 and 7. When I'm not coaching, I freelance as a commercial artist, homeschool my oldest child and chauffeur my girls between riding lessons and dance classes."

Coach Norene

Norene Divens teaches preschool classes and helps coach the Competition Team gymnasts. She is a wife, mother of 4, and grandmother of 13 grandchildren that enjoys gardening, Bible study, working out, and hiking. Norene's love of children of all ages keeps her involved in coaching gymnastics. Norene has a special interest and talent in coaching gymnasts to children with special challenges primarily children with autism. A parent testimonial is that "her patience, dedication, ingenuity, and perserverence have helped so many children to know the joy of achievement. Norene has a particular gift for helping children to realize their personal strength and potential."

Coach Heather
	Heather Wnuk teaches Advance and Xtreme classes

Coach Gail
	Gail Wnuk teaches Preschool classes

Coach Earl
	Earl Britton teaches Beginning, Advance and Tumbling classes and is a coach for the team.

Coach Paula
	Paula Sheffield has been instructing young gymnasts for 20 years. She is a mother of 4 that enjoys jogging to keep fit. At LGA, Paula teaches Preschool, Intermediate, Advance classes. She has obtained her coaching card and is the Head Coach for the Pre-Team (Tornados) Competetive Program and Firecrackers. Additionally she helps with coaching the competitive team gymnasts of all levels.

Coach Sara
	Sara Murray teaches Preschool, Beginning, Advance classes as well as the Tornadoes.

Coach Katie
	Katie Meyer teaches Preschool, Beginning, Advance classes

Coach Paige
	Paige Albers teaches Beginning, Intermediate and Advance classes. She is a senior at Stevenson High School and competes on the Livonia Unified High School gymnastics team.

Coach Michelle
	Michelle Soho teaches Preschool, Beginning, Intermediate and Xtreme classes. She is currently taking classes at Schoolcraft College and working another job to help pay the bills.

Coach Paula
	is an assistant coach

Coach Nancy
	Nancy Ballantine teaches Preschool classes and works in the LGA office