We know that the quality of the instructors makes a difference in your child’s experience. Over the years we have interviewed hundreds of highly-qualified, energetic & patient instructors, and have selected only the finest. We are confident that your child will look forward to spending time with all of our instructors at any level! Our 50-year reputation has been built one child at a time and we intend to keep it that way! Want to meet our instructors before you make a commitment? Stop by the facility and say “Hi” to them.
Jamison Loizeaux
Owner / General Manager
Jamie was a member of the Illinois State Gymnastic Championship and Record Breaking Team and was an Elite All American Gymnast. He received a B.S. in Kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire where he was a Div 1 NCAA diver. Jamie is a MA Licensed Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer and has earned an MBA. He has thoroughly enjoyed working with kids and teaching/coaching gymnastics since the early 90’s.
Eric Loizeaux
Manager / Team Director
Eric’s love for teaching/coaching kids started as a teenager while coaching at summer camps, teaching tumbling at a motor Development Research Lab, and leading his church youth group. This love eventually led him to get his degree in Kinesiology/Physical Education at Northern Illinois University. As an athlete Eric was a former Div 1 wrestler, Gymnastic Conference Champion, and is currently a competitive Ninja, placing 1st in New England and 2nd at the World Championships. He has also taught in the Shrewsbury School system and held certifications coaching wrestling, ninja and gymnastics.
Melissa Joyce
Office Manager
Melissa has been involved in the sport of gymnastics for most of her life. During that time frame she has done it all; coached, instructed, managed, directed, etc. Her lifelong passions have always been figure skating and gymnastics. Little known fact: she competed against Nancy Kerrigan when she was 6 yrs old, and won. She earned her BA in Psychology from Regis College and her MEd in Curriculum and Instruction from UMASS Lowell, after which she taught in the public school system. Melissa is married with four children, of whom 2 compete on the GAB Team.
Rebecca Mullen
Gymnastic Instructor / Team Coach
Rebecca loves fitness, through and through. Along with gymnastics, she is also a Crossfit L1 trainer and enjoys distance races such as the Spartan Race and Tough Mudder. After competing heavily in gymnastics throughout her childhood she attended Cornell University where she received her BS. After working in engineering 6 yrs she has fully transitioned back into the sport of her youth. She loves working with kids and helping them excel athletically.
Lindsay Goodwin
Gymnastic Instructor / Team Coach
Lindsay was an avid gymnast growing up and competed through high school. Notably, she used to be able to walk down a flight of stairs on her hands (she probably still can but is wary of trying). She has an M.Ed. from the University of Vermont and recently earned an M.F.A. in nonfiction creative writing from Emerson College. She has two daughters and is thrilled to be at GAB using her teaching expertise to help gymnasts reach their peak potential!
Mary Marino
Gymnastic Instructor
Mary has spent most of her life in gymnastics and professional dance training. After earning her Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education at Mount Wachusett Community College, she went on to teach Pre-school and Kindergarten classes. GAB allows her to combine her appreciation for gymnastics and dance with her love of teaching children.
Ava Jones
Gymnastic Instructor / Team Coach
Ava started doing gymnastics at GAB’s Summer Camp when she was 9 yrs old. She competed on our Xcel Teams through High School and completed 4 years in college. Ava has a huge place in her heart for gymnastics and children. She earned a black belt in Kung Fu alongside her brother, and received her BA in Psychology & Criminal Justice at Roger Williams. Ava has her MSW and continues her passion for working with kids as a licensed social worker and child therapist. She is always a happy and loud presence and always will have GAB as a second home to help kids grow as athletes and people!
Tracy Massa
Gymnastic Instructor / Coach
Tracy originally hails from the great State of Wisconsin where she was a member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Women’s Gymnastic Team, and received her BS in Health & Human Performance with an emphasis in Recreation. She has vast experience teaching gymnastics from the youngest recreational athletes up to the collegiate level. She loves working with kids and is the proud mother of Ellie & Aaron.
Evelynn Sablone
Gymnastic Instructor / Team Coach
Alisa Sawadiwang
Gymnastic Instructor / Party Manager
Alisa has been involved in gymnastics at GAB for most of her life, as a competitive athlete, coach and manager. With over 20 years of experience she brings expertise and maturity to our weekend staff. Alisa received her B.S. in Exercise Physiology from Fitchburg State University and formerly worked as a clinician at HealthSouth before transiting to full-time here at GAB.
Natalie Moore
Gymnastic Instructor / Team Coach
Natalie got her “Gymnastics start” at Fliptastics on their Xcel Team, where her love for exercise and fitness began. With 7 siblings, she is used to being surrounded by active children and is passionate about exercise and sport. She went on to study graphic design at Massachusetts College and is also a Nutrition specialist at Nutrishop. She has had a variety of teaching opportunities and since joining GAB has loved her time on the floor with the kids and is excited to be joining the coaching Team.
Julianna Joyce
Gymnastic Instructor / Team Coach
Julianna has been involved in gymnastics her entire life, both as an athlete and coach; and including several years on the competition team here at GAB. Julianna is currently a nursing student at Regis College working towards her Bachelor of Nursing degree. She loves teaching children of all ages and helping them grow and succeed in the sport.
Kiana Brown
Gymnastic Instructor / Team Coach
Kiana began gymnastics at age 3 and competed through Level 9! She has been coaching here at GAB for the past 4 years! Kiana received her BA from Southern New Hampshire University where she studied Elementary and Special Education! She is currently a 3rd grade teacher in Brookline, NH, and loves teaching children and coaching gymnastics!
Brandon Brown
Gymnastic Instructor
Brandon has been involved in the sport of gymnastics his entire life and competed competitively through Level 10. He recently graduated from SNHU with a degree in Education and is currently a 2nd grade teacher in New Hampshire. He is enthusiastic and thrilled to be sharing his childhood joy of gymnastics and parkour with his students.
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