THE TEAM  

GYMNASTICS COACHES & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

At NMGC, our goal is to provide a recreational and competitive gymnastics program to boys and girls of all ages and levels in a positive environment with safety at the forefront. Our staff should actively support and expect each child to be successful in both athletics and academics. We strive for our athletes to hopefully continue in this sport until they graduate high school or continue onto a career in a college atmosphere.  NMGC gymnastics instructors are USA Gymnastics Safety Certified, and trained using the USA Gymnastics guidelines and requirements.

Susan Durning

Owner | NMGC Director

BS in Recreational Management and a BA in Dance from the University of Massachusetts  
Gymnast for 10 years, Coach for over 30 years

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Certifications

USAG member, AAU member, Professional Development Program, Level 1 and 2 Safety Certified, Meet Director, Skill Evaluator, U100

Accomplishments

Multiple State Champions Levels 1-10, Regional Qualifiers, Regional Champions, National Qualifiers

 

Igor Shumila                      

Owner | NMGC Director | Boys Team Supervisor

Graduated from Kiev State University with a degree in Physical Culture 
Gymnast for 16 years
Coach for 31 years

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Certifications

USAG Member, AAU member, USAG Safety Certified, U100

Accomplishments

4 time Olympic Coach, Multiple girl and boy State Champions, Regional Qualifiers, Region Champions, and National Qualifiers

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Helen Shumila                             

Girls Developmental Program Director / Compulsory Team Director

Graduated from Minzk University with a Degree in Physical Culture 
Belarus National Team Member 
Coach for over 30 years

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Certifications

USAG member, AAU member, U100, USAG Saftey Certification.

Accomplishments

Multiple State Champions & Regional Qualifiers

 

Heather Stonecipher

Recreational Class Director |

Optional Team Director

Studied Management at University of Phoenix
Team Coach since 1998
Competitive gymnast for 6 years

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Certifications

USAG member, AAU member, U100, USAG Safety Certification

Accomplishments

Multiple State Champions, Regional Qualifiers, & Regional Champions

 

Jacque Palmer

Front Desk Manager | Accounts Receivables Manager | Special Events Coordinator | Camp Director

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Jessica Thomsen

Girls Team Coach

AAU & USAG Competitor, Level 5-10

Regional and National Champion

1996 Future Olympic Hopeful

BS in Health Science and Fitness from Kennesaw State University

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Certifications

USAG member, AAU member, U100, USAG Safety Certification

Accomplishments

Multiple State Champions, Regional Qualifiers, & Regional Champions

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