Welcome to CountrySide Gymnastics
Welcome to CountrySide Gymnastics! It is our hope that by visiting our website many of your questions about our programs will be answered. Our mission is to provide children of all ages the building blocks to strengthen their pursuit of any sport, while specifically providing a positive, fun, and challenging environment for those who desire to pursue the sport of gymnastics. Please feel free to contact us by either calling, emailing us, or simply filling out a form from our "Contact Us" page. We welcome you to come in any time to enroll your child in our dynamic program. We look forward to meeting you! Please take a moment to learn more about our amazing staff below.
Very Respectfully,
Maryln Hester, Owner and President of Operations and Jack Hester, Owner
Over 150 Years of Combined Coaching and Gymnastics Experience!
Candice Moody, Administrative Professional and Office Manager
Candice began her career at CountrySide as a gymnast at the age of 14. She worked her way through the levels quickly and became a member of our competitive team where she competed for two years and was the Level 5 State Vault Champion. She is a 1993 graduate of EE Smith High School and a 1997 graduate of Methodist College with a degree in Fine Arts Management. She returned to the gym and has been at CountrySide as the Office Manager since November 1997. Candice uses her management skills to help keep the office and the gym running smoothly. She has worked with the level 5 team previously. Candice is married to her husband Charlie and they have a daughter, Christina.
Frank Toledo, Program/Boys Team Head Coach -
Developmental and All Boys Levels
Hometown: Bronx, New York College: CCNY Degree: Business Admin.
Athletic Background: Captain of HS and College gymnastics team
Coaching Background: 30 Years
Things not many people know: Enjoys sci-fi, and fitness.
Jean Baker, Women's Head Coach -
Developmental, Dynomites, Level 5/6
DOB: April 13, 1981 Hometown: Bucyrus, OH Coaching Background: 12 Years
Degree: Certified Fitness Trainer College: U. of Tampa/U. of Maryland
Athletic Background: Gymnastics and Cheerleading. Collegiate cheerleader at University of Tampa
Something not many people know: Go Buckeyes!
Jackie Stroud, Team Coach - Levels 4, and All Star Prep Optional
DOB: March 3, 1973 Hometown: Helena, AR College: Fayetteville State U.
Coaching Background: 15 Years
Athletic Background: One of CountrySide's first Junior Olympic Regional Qualifiers in Level 8.
Something not many people know: The daughter of Jack and Maryln. Husband Travis and three children, Abigail, Travis, Charity; all gymnasts!
Donna Witt, Quality Control and Personal Trainer
DOB: August 13, 1959 Hometown: Hampton, VA
College: James Madison University Coaching Background: 35 Yrs
Degree: BS Health/Phys Ed (Teaching K-12), Minors in Coaching and Drivers Education
Athletic Background: Competitive gymnast. Collegiate gymnast and Team Captain at James Madison University.
Something not many people know: Has coached abroad in USSR, Germany, England, and Belgium; Daughter: Savannah is a gymnast.
Danielle L. Slaboda, Team Coach - Developmental, and Optional
DOB: April 10, 1969 Hometown: Trenton, NJ
College: North Harris County College Coaching Background: 24 years
Athletic Background: Former (Class 1) Level 10 gymnast, former Regional Clsas 2 (Level 9) Champion
Something not many people know: Has daughter, Nikki, who is a level 6 gymnast at CountrySide and a twin sister. GO STEELERS!
Jennifer Morales, Team Coach - Developmentals,
TNT, Level 4, All Star Prep Optional
Hometown: Miami, Florida
College: U. of NC and Methodist
Degree: Working on PA dagree
Coaching Background: 3 Years.
Athletic Background:
Something not many people know: Was a High School diver
Laura Moya, Team Coach - Parent and Me/Tiny Tumblers
DOB: Nov. 19, 1967
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Coaching Experience: 19 Years
Athletic Experience: 4 Years in HS Cheer and Gymnastics
Something Not Many People Know: Has 16 year old son and two dogs. Teaches HS Spanish and translates for Fitzgerald's Children's Therapy Center.
Dawn Slaboado- Team Coach Levels 5-6
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Athletic Background: Former competitive gymnast for 10 years
Coaching Background: 20 years gymnastics coach
Things not many people know: GO STEELERS!!!
Tatiana Bennett- Developmental Coach
DOB: October 16, 1984 Hometown: Fayetteville, NC College: FSU
Degree: Elementary Education
Athletic Background: Former competitive gymnast for 5 years competed through level 7.
Coaching Background: 8 years
Things not many people know: She has three children.
Shana Turner- Developmental Coach
DOB: April 11, 1969 Hometown: Williamsburg, VA College: Christopher Newport University
Degree: psychology
Athletic Background: Former middle school and high school competitive gymnast
Things not many people know: She does animal rescue
