Legacy Elite
Gymnastics
Rec Staff
Meet
Our Amazing Dragon Crew!
Get to know the talented individuals who make up our gymnastics club team. Each member brings a unique set of skills and passion for the sport. Stay tuned for staff biographies!
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Born and raised in Guatemala.
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Competed with the Guatemalan National Team before moving to the United States
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Competed USAG Levels 8, 9, and 10.
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4 year letterwinner, All-Conference, All-academic and Conference Champion, Team MVP in high school.
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Awarded Illinois Outstanding Senior Gymnast of the Year
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Awarded a scholarship to University of Illinois at Chicago.
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15 years coaching Preschool to Pre-team to Level 10.
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Was a speaker/presenter at the Illinois State Congress for Preschool and Recreational Gymnastics, multiple times.
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"I love spreading positivity in and out of the gym and sharing my love for this sport...Gymnastics to me is not just about teaching Gymnastics; It's about guiding, encouraging, molding and creating incredible human beings while coaching this beautiful sport in the process."
Rec Director, Team & Rec Coach
Coach Karen
Rec Staff Manager & Coach
Coach Tony
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Favorite Event: Beam
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Favorite Sports Team: Detroit Lions
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Favorite Athlete: Barry Sanders
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Best thing about Legacy Elite: "Legacy Elite is a fun and interactive environment for all kids. I love seeing the kids smiling and making new friends!"
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Played College Soccer
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Coaches: Baby Dragons
Asst. Rec Director, PreXcel & Rec Coach
Coach Ariel
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Was a competitive gymnast
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Has coached gymnastics, swimming, and dance (competitive)
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Favorite event: Floor
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Favorite sports team: MSU Gymnastics Team
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Favorite Athlete: Gabby Douglas
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Favorite thing about Legacy Elite: Watching kids grow and improve as athletes!
Developmental Program & Rec Coach
Coach Sasha
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Soviet Union National Team
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Competitive team coach for 40+ years
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Favorite Food: Steak
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Favorite Event: High Bar
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Favorite Sports Team: Brazil Soccer Team
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Favorite Athlete: Diego Maradona (soccer)
Girls Beginner & Intermediate Coach
Coach Alyce
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Competitive Xcel gymnast at Legacy Elite
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Favorite Event: Floor
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Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Bulls
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Favorite Athlete: Simone Biles
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Best thing about Legacy Elite: "The loving coaches"
Girls Beginner 1 & 2 Coach
Coach Ariana
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Dancer and swimmer
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Apart of the Aspiring Medical Professionals club
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Favorite Event: Ballroom dancing, 100 yrd freestyle
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Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Bears
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Favorite Athlete: Simone Biles
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Favorite Thing about Legacy Elite: The warmth and joy you feel when you are a part of the Legacy Elite family.
Preschool & Tumbling Coach
Coach Avery
coming soon...
Preschool Coach
Coach Kayli
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Competitive Xcel gymnast
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2022 Gold Medalist at AAU Nationals
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2023 Gold and Silver medalist at Chellsie Classic
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Favorite Athlete: Jonathan Horton
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Favorite Event: To train, Bars. To compete, Floor.
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Best thing about Legacy Elite: "My favorite thing about Legacy Elite is the encouraging atmosphere and that we train gymnasts of all ages."
Preschool & Girls Beginner Coach
Coach Lilly
coming soon...
Ninja Warrior & Parkour Coach
Coach Max
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Competitive gymnast
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National Championship qualifier for trampoline
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Favorite Event: Pommel Horse
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Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Bears
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Favorite Athlete: Eliud Kipchoge (Runner)
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Favorite Thing about Legacy Elite: "The fun environment for both the coaches and kids!
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Coaches: Ninja Warrior & Parkour, Girls Beginner & Intermediate Gymnastics
Coach Riley
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1 was a gymnast for 10 years and now play volleyball
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2 favorite food pasta
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3 favorite gymnastics event Bars
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4 favorite sports team Chicago blackhawks
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5 favorite athlete Aly Raisman
We're Hiring!
Interested in coaching children's recreational gymnastics? Email us your resume and/or any references!