COACHES
Our professional coaching staff consists of former gymnasts, dancers, acrobats, and educators with years of coaching experience.  All of our coaches are USA Gymnastics professional members and maintain current safety certifications and background checks.
Jeb Tolley

Owner and Coach Jeb has been coaching at the gym since it opened in 1973. 

 Having coached all ages and levels, he acts as a mentor to the gymnasts and coaches.  He and wife Marsha, along with son Nic, are the driving forces behind the gym.  When Jeb isn't working in the gym, he and Marsha enjoy spending time with their two dogs.
Nic Tolley

Nic coaches Levels 7 - 10 and is the girl's optional team head coach.  Nic joined the Gymstrada team full time after graduating from JMU in 2005. An accomplished gymnast and football player, Nic combines his energetic coaching style with his love of sports to bring out the best in the gymnasts.   When he isn't coaching, he can be found spending time with his wife Amanda and their two dogs Deuce and Killer.
Amanda Tolley

Married to Nic, Amanda was a competitive gymnast for 16 years and was a member of the National Team at Level 10.   Amanda had a full-ride gymnastic scholarship to Illinois State.   She coaches Levels 7 - 10.  Her specialty is beam and floor. Amanda choreographs most of the optional floor routines.  They are really works of art!  When not in the gym, Amanda likes shopping and being with family & friends.
Randy Church

Randy has been coaching since 1986.  Randy has had the opportunity to train with numerous national team coaches and has coached multiple national level gymnasts.

When Randy isn't at the gym, he can be found spending time with his three boys at their numerous sporting events.
Elena Rata-Svetiev

Coach Elena is originally from Romania where she was placed on the Romanian gymnastics team at age 4.  She trained under the same program as Nadia Comăneci.  Elena has been with Gymstrada since 2006 and currently coaches Level 5 - 10 gymnasts.  She instills in her gymnasts focus, technique, and determination that she learned as a young gymnast.  While not at the gym, Elena enjoys chasing her two young children, Ana & Ema. 
Lisa Schelp

Lisa has been with Gymstrada since 2007. She is a former high school gymnast who moved to this area from Japan where she started her coaching career.   

She is one of our Level 4 & 5 and All Star team coaches, as well as coaching numerous recreational classes (Tots – Pre-team).  Lisa opts for cruises with her family when vacationing.
Danielle Swan

Danielle coaches pre-team through Level 7.  She was a competitive gymnast for 10 years and competed as a Level 9 before going to compete for Springfield College.  Danille has been coaching since 1998 and has experience from Tots to Level 10.  Many of years coaching comes from her hometown gym in Maine.  Prior to moving to Virginia, she lived in Pensacola FL where she coached at Pensacola State College. 
Becky Clifford

Compulsory coach (level 3-5)
Becky was a competitive gymnast as a child, and her love for the sport has stayed with her ever since. She has been coaching since 1995,when she was just 16 years old, and for most of that time has focused on coaching compulsory level teams.  She joined Gymstrada in 2013 after coaching numerous individual state champions and coaching more than 10 state championship teams.

She received a BA in political science from Lynchburg college, has been married for over 
10 years, and has 1 daughter.  When not working, she enjoys reading, volunteering at her daughter's school, and spending time at the beach with her family.
Necie Templeton 

Necie coaches Levels 4 & 5 and our Pre-team classes. 

She competed gymnastics when she lived in Jacksonville, FL.   She has coached students from Tots up to Level 7 gymnasts since 1992.  She also teaches pre-school during the school year. Necie has two daughters that she enjoys being with on her off time.
Sammy Tirabassi

Sammy was a competitive gymnast for 10 years at her home gym in Maine. She competed as a level 9 before going to college at the University of New Hampshire. Sammy has experience as a gymnastics coach and ski instructor for athletes ages 3-18.  Outside of the gym, she enjoys skiing, running, and being outdoors. Most of all, Sammy enjoys spending time with her family, particularly her nephew Benton.
Candice Santomauro

Candice Santomauro's gymnastics history goes as far back as when she was 6 years old at Gymstrada!  She has been a coach with Gymstrada since 2011.  She has coached the recreation and developmental classes and recently has been working with the EXEL Team. In addition to her duties at Gymstrada, she works with children of all ages as a Teacher's Assistant  for SECEP in the Autism Spectrum Program (ASP).
Margie Cunningham

Margie has been with Gymstrada for since 1986 as a class coach for Tots to Developmental, as well as a team coach.   

Currently, she is coaching pre-school through High School classes.   Most of the time you will find Margie at the barn with her horses when she is not coaching.
Stephen Patterson

Kevin is the Head Coach of the Boys Team.  More Info coming. 
Alec Smith

Alec Smith is a coach for the Boys Level 4-6. He  was a competitive gymnast for 8 years - competing for Gymstrada for 2 years in 2003-2004. Outside of gymnastics, his family owns a Crossfit gym and has been competing in crossfit for 3 years now.
Bobby Mackley

Bobby is the Boys Compulsory Coach and Girls Xcel Coach. He was a competitive gymnast for seven years - four of which were at Level 10. Bobby made it to JO National All Around Finals in 2013. His best events were the floor exercise and parallel bars. Outside the gym he can be found working on computer programs or fishing.