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 competititve 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, Optionals
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 - Level 3/4, 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 6, Travis 5, Charity 3; 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: Daughter: Savannah -- Level 7/8; Has coached abroad in USSR, Germany, England, and Belgium.
Gabriela Saenz Valiente, Team Coach -
Developmental, TNT, Level 5/6
Hometown: Tandil Bs As, Argentina College: Instituto Superior Tandil Argentina
Degree: Physical Education Coaching Background: 20 Years
Athletic Background: Former Rhythmic Gymnast; Field Hockey, Soccer, and Track and Field Coach
Kristan Silvestri, Team Coach -
Developmental, DynoMites, TNT, Prep 1 and Optionals
DOB: May 5, 1982 Hometown: Ellwood City, PA Coaching Background: 10 Yrs
College: BS - Southern Connecticut State University, MS - U. of Pittsburgh
Degree: BS and MS in Sports Physiology and Human Performance
Athletic Background: Former CountrySide Level 9 Regional Qualifier and Level 10 Gymnast. Collegiate gymnast for SCSU; 2 time USAG Scholar Athlete; 4 Time USAG Collegiate National Qualifier; 2004 ECAC AA and FX Champion; 2004 ECAC Gymnast of the Year.
Something not many people know: Has played professional women's full tackle football for 5 years. Started an expansion team that still exists, the Palm Beach Punishers. GO STEELERS!
Danielle L. Slaboda, Team Coach - Developmental, Prep 1 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, 9 Yrs who is a level 5 gymnast at CountrySide and a twin sister. GO STEELERS!
Justin F. Vega, Team Coach - Boys Developmental, Boys Team
DOB: April 15, 1989 Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
College: FTCC Degree: Coming soon!
Coaching Background: 2 Years; Coached 2009 Level 4 Boys Team through an undefeated season and State Championship Title.
Athletic Background: 1 Year of gymnastics, 4 years of football, 5 years of track and field, 2 years of basketball. GO PANTHERS!
Jennifer Morales, Team Coach - Developmentals,
TNT, Level 4, All Star Prep Optional
Hometown: Miami, Florida
College: U. of Georgia
Degree: Bio-Chemistry
Coaching Background: 3 Years.
Athletic Background: Competed through level 10
Something not many people know: Could not compete with out eating Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies!
Atlanta Norton, Team Coach - Developmentals, Boys Team
DOB: July 6, 1962 Hometown: Hope Mills, NC Coaching Background: 8 Yrs
College: Centenary College & Western Governors University
Degree: BS Business Administration & Post-Elementary Education
Athletic Background: High School Gymnastics
Something not many people know: Married for 15 Years to her wonderful husband, Peter. 2 Years of Judging
Genesis Carrion, Coach - Developmental, TNT
College: FTCC
Degree: Coming Soon!
Coaching Background: 3 Years
Athletic Background: Current Level 10, recently placed on Injured Reserve :o( She has a big goal to come back stronger then ever and qualify for level 10 Nationals.
Chelsea Treboniak, Coach - Developmental
DOB: December 8, 1983 Hometown: Thief River Falls, MN
College: West Point Degree: Management
Athletic Background: Former collegiate swimmer and diver. 4 Time State Diving Champion, All American 7 Years in a Row, Holds every diving record at West Point. Completed an Ironman, and competed with Team USA in a triathalon.
Something not a lot of people know: She loves food!
Stephanie Smith, Coach - Developmental
DOB: May 9, 1988 Hometown: Windsor, CT Coaching Background: 2 1/2 Years
College: FTCC Degree: Soon: Early Childhood Development
Athletic Background: Competed up to level 5. Competitive Cheerleader and High School Swimmer.
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.
Lisa Louise Hensley - Developmental Coach
DOB: July 15, 1970 Hometown: Allentown, PA College: UNC-CH
Degree: Nuclear Medicine Technology
Athletic Background: Former cheerleader, gymnast, track athlete, and diver.
Coaching Background: 4 Years
Things not many people know: She loves to bake and sew.