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CHECK OUT OUR STAFF!

WE HAVE AN AWESOME STAFF AT GYMNASTI! THEY ARE A HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED AND SUCCESSFUL GROUP OF COACHES WHO LOVE TO TEACH GYMNASTICS! A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THEM..

RON NASTI-HEAD TEAM COACH/OWNER

GymNasti is owned and operated by former USA National Team Member Ron Nasti. His many accomplishments as a gymnast include:

• 2 time NCAA All American in Floor Exercise
• 2 time Member of the United States Men's Gymnastics Team
• Competed for USA in Bulgaria, Argentina and Brazil
• Big Ten Champion in Floor Exercise
• 3rd place in Floor Exercise at the Worlds Sports Fair in Tokyo, Japan

• 3 time IHSA State Champion and Outstanding Senior Award at the University of Iowa

His many accomplishments in 20+ years of coaching include:

• 1999 recipient of the "Best Coach" award
• Listing in the 2000 edition of "Who's Who Among American Teachers"
• Placing gymnasts yearly in State, Regional, and National competitions

JOE KERMEND- GIRLS & BOYS TEAM COACH

Coming from a large family and being the second out of 8 children, he prides himself with a strong sense of family. He seeks to educate and inspire students with positive reinforcement and  fun! He believes gymnastics is a truly positive yet challenging sport that offers children the opportunity to learn the value of hard work and have a blast while doing it. Joe has been a loyal gymnasti employee for more than 10 years! His personal accomplishments..

• IHSA state Champion in 1996
• IHSA Senior National Team Member and National finalist on 3 events

• Gymnastics coach over 14 years

KRYSTAL GRAVAS- GIRLS TEAM COACH

Krystal believes that gymnastics is not only a great way to strengthen the body, but is also a great way to strengthen the mind as well. She feels that the self confidence learned in gymnastics is something that will carry you through life. Krystal aims to teach young gymnasts hard work, self dicipline, and dedication and hopes to inspire young gymnasts to be both confident and successful.

Over 8 years coaching experience at team levels
Over 10 years as a competitive gymnast
Currently obtaining a Masters Degree in Sport Psychology
Favorite event to coach is Beam

JENIFER WILLIAMSON-COMPULSORY TEAM COACH

Jen believes that the dedication and determination it takes to be a successful gymnast are positive qualities for any child. With a teaching degree, she is awesome with our new team gymnasts! Balancing fun and learning is her specialty. She inspires them to love gymnastics!

Over 7 years coaching experience
Currently has a BA in English and working on her masters in Reading Education.
Favorite event to coach-Beam

ALYSSA MOLINARO-G.I.JOE HEAD COACH

Alyssa came to GymNasti with the knowledge of the G.I. Joe program and has worked closely to grow this program at GymNasti. She really enjoys teaching gymnasts new skills and encouraging them to accomplish them. She hopes to see you in the gym soon so she can teach you something new! She is awesome at teaching the beginner levels!

Over 5 years coaching experience
Over 10 years as a competitive gymnast
Favorite events to coach- Floor & beam

ALL COACHES ARE ENTHUSIASTIC, HIGHLY EXPERIENCED AND FUN!