Turle’s Staff members are Safety-Certified by USA Gymnastics. Many of Turle’s instructors are rated gymnastic officials and members of the National Association of Women’s Gymnastic Judges.

Turle’s instructors are also:

* USA Gymnastics Certified Skill Evaluators
* USA Gymnastics Professional Members
* Amateur Athletic Union Members
* CPR Trained
* First Aid Certified
* Sports Medicine Certified

Turle’s recommends that when searching for a gymnastics school, you look for instructors that are qualified and certified to teach gymnastics. Your child’s gymnastics experience should be a positive and safe experience.

2011 – 12 Coaching Staff: Kathy, Nicole, Vic, Sharon, Heather, Justine, Maggie, Olivia, Malycia, and Brittany

Kathy Turle–Waldron is the head Competitive Team Director for Levels 4 – 10. She is a USAG and AAU professional member, a member of the National Association of Women’s Gymnastics Judges, as well a USAG skill evaluator.

Kathy is the Varsity coach for Twinsburg High School where she has been coaching for many years. During this time Kathy has been named Ohio High School District Coach of the Year for the 2001 – 2002, 2004 – 2005 and 2006- 2007 gymnastics seasons. Kathy was also nominated for the State Coach of the Year for the 2004 – 2005 and 2005 – 2006 seasons.

While coaching the Twinsburg Varsity High School Team, Kathy led the girls to the WRC Championship for the 2005 – 2006 season and was presented with the honor of Coach of the Year.

Kathy has coached athletes from Level 4 – 10 and has had numerous Sate, Regional and National Qualifiers and Champions in her 25 years of coaching.

Kathy truly enjoys working with athletes. Her 20 + years of experience as well as her gift for developing the talent of young athletes is what makes Turle’s Team program one of the best in the state and region.

Nicole Koyan has been a staff member of Turle’s American Gymnastics and Trampoline Academy since it opened in  1992. As a child Nicole was involved in both dance and gymnastics and began competing by the age of 10. Nicole began working at Turle’s coaching recreational classes as a part time job during high school and immediately knew working with children was for her. After graduating high school Nicole continued to work at Turle’s, while she later obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Kent State University in 2000. During this time Nicole was also the assistant coach for the Chagrin Fall Varsity High School Team.

After spending five years in the classroom, Nicole has decided to make coaching at Turle’s more than just a part time job. Nicole is now employed as Facility Director of Turle’s  and the Level 3, 4 and 5 head coach. As Facility Director Nicole is comitted to providing only the best in gymnastics instruction for all students at all levels. Her dedication to the compulsory team program is equally a top priority and is really showing. The current Turle’s compeitive team program is unstoppable this season bringing home some the highest team scores in NE Ohio!

With nearly 20 years coaching experience, Nicole coaches at  all skill levels enjoying seeing the progress in her students at each level. Whether her students are mastering a round off back handspring or a backward roll, you will often hear Nicole cheering her students on, proud of each child’s individual achievements. Nicole’s high energy style and attention to detail in the sport have lead the gymnasts in the Turle’s Competitive Team Program to new heights each season.