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Dale & Robyn Grant are the founders and owners of Flipz. They have over 40 years of combined gymnastics coaching experience in Colorado, Washington, Texas, Alabama, California and New Hampshire. They previously owned and operated two gymnastics gyms in Northern California for eleven years. Together they have built successful gymnastics programs by encouraging children of all ages to achieve their goals and by providing a safe, fun environment for learning. Robyn teaches the preschool and recreational classes and Dale is the head team coach. They are both USAG Safety Certified and First Aid and CPR certified. Dale is also a USAG Meet Director and a Professional Member. Michele Banks has coached gymnastics since 1981 as a team coach, as well as being involved with recreation and preschool programs. She worked as a preschool educator for 10 years prior to coaching gymnastics. Michele also has many years of gymnastics judging experience. In addition to her gymnastics background, Michele is a former member of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Banff School of Fine Arts, National Ballet in Toronto and the National Ballet of Washington, DC. She was also an instructor with Aina Jannsen, Latvian Prima Ballerina, on the campus of Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. Heather Goodwin, originally from Pennsylvania, is a former Elite gymnast and has received All-American honors in cheerleading and track and field. She has eighteen years experience coaching pre-school, school-age boys and girls, developmental and competitive teams and tumbling. She coached with World Champion Natalia Yurchenko and has trained several national tops team members. Heather is a USAG Professional Member, a USAG Meet Director and is Safety Certified. Gary Michaud was a competitive gymnast for 16 years and won several state and regional championships. He also qualified for the Jr. Olympics in 1992, '93 and '94. Gary has taught preschool and recreation classes and coached both boys and girls teams. He has coached at the Chula Vista, CA YMCA, Spectrum Gymnastics in Londonderry and Celebrity Cheer in Manchester. Gary is a USAG Pro member and is Safety Certified. Ginger Mermer was a competitive gymnast who turned to coaching 12 years ago. She has instructed all levels from toddlers through competitive level 10, and college club. Ginger has coached in North Carolina, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire. Ginger currently coaches the pre-team and all levels of team at Flipz. Pam "PJ" White is the owner and director of Capital City Dance Center in Concord, NH. She is a former Walt Disney dancer and has been teaching tap, jazz, ballet and lyrical for 22 years. She currently has a competition dance team of over 40 dancers from ages 5 to 18 with many Gold and Platinum awards to their credit. Pam coaches recreation classes and helps with dance for the Flipz Team.
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