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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.
\nBe Part of the Team<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Acton<\/a>Jamison Loizeaux<\/strong>
\nOwner \/ General Manager<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\"Gymnastic<\/a>Eric Loizeaux<\/strong>
\nManager \/\u00a0<\/em>Team Director<\/em><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 This love eventually led him to get his degree in Kinesiology\/Physical Education at Northern Illinois University.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 He has also taught in the Shrewsbury School system and held certifications coaching wrestling, ninja and gymnastics.<\/p>\n

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\"melissa_web3\"<\/a>Melissa\u00a0Joyce<\/strong>
\nOffice Manager<\/em><\/p>\n

Melissa has been involved in the sport of gymnastics for most of her life.\u00a0 During that time frame she has done it all; coached, instructed, managed, directed, etc. \u00a0Her lifelong passions have always been figure skating and gymnastics.\u00a0 Little known fact: she competed against Nancy Kerrigan when she was 6 yrs old, and won.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Melissa is married with four children, of whom 2 compete on the GAB Team.<\/p>\n

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\"rebecca_web3\"Rebecca Mullen<\/strong>
\nGymnastic Instructor \/ Team Coach<\/em><\/p>\n

Rebecca loves fitness, through and through.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Lindsay Goodwin<\/strong>
\nGymnastic Instructor \/\u00a0Team Coach<\/em><\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/strong>Christine Reiling<\/strong>
\nGymnastic Instructor<\/em><\/p>\n

Christine is a Certified Personal Trainer and has been involved in athletics all her life. She\u2019s been coaching track & field, gymnastics and even dressage for over 20 yrs. Christine has a dual Masters in Chemical Engineering and Computational Physical Chemistry from the Technical University Darmstadt, Germany. She is bilingual in German and English. Through her many years of training and coaching she has developed a true love for teaching sports and working with young athletes.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Mary Marino<\/strong>
\nGymnastic Instructor<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Greys Briceno Nieves
\n<\/strong>Gymnastic Instructor \/ Team Coach<\/em><\/p>\n

Gymnastics has been a lifelong journey for Greys, from competing as an Elite gymnast to now teaching and coaching the sport she loves. Greys was a Massachusetts State Champion and Mexican National champion who had the privilege of competing internationally at the Elite level. She is excited to share not only the skills of the sport but also the confidence and joy that gymnastics can bring. Greys is bilingual and enjoys going for walks in the outdoors while not in the gym.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Tracy Massa<\/strong>
\nGymnastic Instructor \/ Coach<\/em><\/p>\n

Tracy originally hails from the great State of Wisconsin where she was a member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Women\u2019s Gymnastic Team, and received her BS in Health & Human Performance with an emphasis in Recreation.\u00a0 She has vast experience teaching gymnastics from the youngest recreational athletes up to the collegiate level.\u00a0 She loves working with kids and is the proud mother of Ellie & Aaron.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Evelynn Sablone<\/strong>
\nGymnastic Instructor \/ Team Coach<\/em><\/p>\n

Evelynn has been instructing adults and kids in the art of movement since 2017, beginning with yoga and expanding to rock climbing, skiing, and gymnastics. She is passionate about movement and loves to rock & ice climb, backpack, and ski. Coaching, for Evelynn, is as much about teaching efficiency in movement as it is about exploring the mental side of pushing one’s comfort zones. Evelynn is currently pursuing a degree in psychology from Southern New Hampshire University, is certified in Wilderness First Aid Medicine from both NOLS and SOLO, and is certified through Paradox Climbing to work with disabled climbers.<\/div>\n
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\"\"<\/a>Alisa Sawadiwang<\/strong>
\nGymnastic Instructor \/\u00a0Party Manager<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

Alisa has been involved in gymnastics at GAB for most of her life,\u00a0 as a competitive athlete, coach and manager.\u00a0 With over 20 years of experience she brings expertise and maturity to our weekend staff.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Andrew Lubansky<\/strong>
\nGymnastic & Parkour Instructor<\/em><\/p>\n

Andrew’s love for gymnastics, parkour and the art of movement started as a competitive teenager in a Kentucky backyard. While getting his Bachelors in Engineering at the Univ of Louisville, he taught gymnastics & parkour while also attending tricking events across the country. He owns a video\/photo production co. called Two Brothers Studio and has a life goal of being able to do a backflip until he is 100 yrs old.<\/p>\n

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Julianna Joyce<\/strong>
\nGymnastic Instructor \/ Team Coach<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Kiana Brown<\/strong>
\nGymnastic Instructor \/ Team Coach<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a0teaching children and coaching gymnastics!<\/p>\n

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Brandon Brown<\/strong>
\nGymnastic Instructor<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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