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 | Girls Team Supervisor
BS in Recreational Management and a BA in Dance from the University of Massachusetts
Gymnast for 10 years, Coach for over 30 years
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
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
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
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
Certifications
USAG member, AAU member, U100, USAG Safety Certification
Accomplishments
Multiple State Champions, Regional Qualifiers, & Regional Champions
Jacque Palmer
Front Desk Manager | Special Events Coordinator | Camp Director
Jessica Thomsen
Accounts Receivables Manager 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
Certifications
USAG member, AAU member, U100, USAG Safety Certification
Accomplishments
Multiple State Champions, Regional Qualifiers, & Regional Champions
