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Nick Fabish. A former national boys team coach and PA State Director, he uses his expertise in fundamentals and his experience from coaching at the Olympic Training Center to guide our gymnasts and mentor our staff. A Physical Education graduate of Slippery Rock with a Masters in Biomechanics, Nick oversees the basic training at the gym. Nick is the Zen master at the gym and enjoys developing high level competitors. His protege, Bobby Spelic competed in the USA Olympic Trails in 2004.
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Katie Jewart Allen. Katie is our head choreographer and runs our dance department at the gym. She is an assistant to both the compulsory and optional coaches on floor ex and beam which means she helps every girl on the team perfect their routines. A former BCCC volleyball star, she has her sights on improving her dance training. For fun she love Frisbee golfing and attending musical concerts. Katie is married to the Mr. Fix-It" in the gym, Sean Allen, and they have a curly haired dynamo.... Baby Jayce.
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Jeff Malone. Coach Jeff is a former National qualifier for the Northstars. His knowledge of technique and progressions has helped our boyu's program become one of the largest in the state. He comfortably teaches our Pre-schoolers along with our Level 10 competitors on both our boys and girls teams. He is also an outstanding climber and a great asset to our staff. |
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Tim Bonomi. Tim brings experience and dedication to the sport of gymnastics to the Northstar program. He has years of experience as a former gymnast, owner of Champion Gymnastics and coach. He is a wonderful spotter and an excellent technician. His sense of humor leave many in and out of the gym "dazed and confused," but his willingness to help kids achieve their dreams of becoming a champion is appreciated by everyone in the gym. His proudest accomplishment is his daughter Carlena, 2011 PA State valulting champion for Level 8. |
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Jen Fish. Our Developmental Coordinator, joined us from The Mission Valley Y in San Diego, where she ran the gymnastics program. A college competitor from Oregon State, Jen brings a wealth of technique, style and basic training to the Shooting Stars. Jen and Ken have three children: Joseph, Kennedy and Kevyn. |
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Teri Choban. Our Dipper Director has been working with our Pre-schoolers for over 10 years. A graduate of West Virginia Weslyn, she has a certification in early childhood education along with her degree in English and Psychology. She previously ran Gymbore and taught at Ingomar Methodist Pre-School and in Baltimore. When she's not promoting our program and teaching the Rising Stars, she is busy taking care of husband Gary, and two daughters Ella and Adelee. |
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Donna Hamilton. Donna is our friendly office manager. She takes care of customer records, communication, keeping track of all the different activities in the gym, and helping keep the coaches organized. She has a great group of helpers, MaryJayne (parties), Barb Harms (Community Liaison) and Mary Furman ( Pro Shop.) |
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Recreation Program Directors: Each director guides the kids and staff in their program to follow our mission to help children develop their talents. This year, Brittany Jones will be in charge of the Jewels. Michelle Jordheim will run the Lucky Stars. Dana Thomas and Sharon Jackson are in charge of our tumbling program. |
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Assistant coaches. We have a great group of assistant coaches from here in Pittsburgh and as newcomers to the area: Thanks for your help: Dave Robinson, Daphne Aglietti, Liz Whitewolf, Julia Case, Aidan Miller, Justin Mech, Amanda Wilson, Jesse Catalano, Kelly Stiger, Ariana Restelli, Kristin Romutis, Mary D'Angelo, Di Maers.
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