Greg McCalester

• Greg is one of the founding members of Elite Gymnastics Academy. He has been coaching competitive gymnastics in San Diego since he moved here in 1996.

• In addition to his role as owner of the gym, Greg coaches all levels of gymnastics at Elite. He teaches the preschoolers as well as serving as the head team coach for both the boy's and girl's teams. 

• "When I was a competitive gymnast, I couldn't wait to get to the gym each day I had practice. I always knew that I wanted to be a part of gymnastics as long as I could. Elite has allowed me to remain a part of gymnastics, a sport that I love, and for that I am lucky."

Carrie Pohlman

• Carrie was a competitive gymnast since age 8.

• She currently coaches all levels of classes at Elite as well as being the Level 5 & 6 girl's team coach and the lead coach for our S.T.A.R.S. program

Artem Moussaev

• Artem was the Russian Federation Regional Champion in 1998, 1999, 2001, and 2003.  He was also the National Champion of the Russian Federation in 2002 on Vault.

• Art was coached by the same coaches as Alexey Nemov - Yevgeniy Nikolko & Alexander Moussaev.

• From 2003 to 2005 Art was the assistant coach for Avto VAZ Evgeniy Nikolko's.  Evgeniy Nikolko is the Head coach of team of Russia.  From 2005 to 2006 Art was the men's assistant head coach with his father at C&B Flipforce Gymnastics, NC.  Art is currently the head coach for the boys team at Elite.

• “Coaching gymnastics is my passion.  It is what I love to do and it’s what I see myself always doing.  I’m happy to be at Elite where I can keep doing what I love.”

Olin Eaves

• Olin was a tumbler and a cheerleader throughout high school and college.  He has coached competitive gymnastics since 2004. 
• "Childhood is the most critical part of our lives, especially in terms of developing good exercise habits at an early age.  Gymnastics is the best sport there is, and I hope to share my enthusiasm for it with all of my students." 
• Olin currently coaches boys and girls team as well as introductory and developmental classes.

Sarena Mezzacappa

• Sarena coaches our Lower Levels and up through Level 3 and Tumbling.
• Sarena is a very confident coach and has a great relationship with all the kids that she coaches.
• Sarena is a former competitive gymnast and is also a competitive cheerleader.

Jennifer Eidsmoe

• Jennifer was a gymnast and dancer throughout her childhood. At age 14 she began competitive dancing.
• Jennifer began coaching gymnastics a couple of years after her daughter began the sport. In addition to coaching at Elite she teaches dance at Jean's Dance Studio in Spring Valley. Her 6 year old lives and breathes gymnastics and loves it here at Elite. Her 10 year old loves dance.
• Whether it is gymnastics or dance she loves teaching. Jennifer says, "The way a child looks when they achieve a goal is the best part of the job - it never gets old."
• Jennifer coaches our Lower Levels and up through Level 3.

Lindsey Palmer

• Lindsey was a gymnast for 10 years and competed through Level 8.
• Lindsey currently coaches our introductory levels through Level 2, and tumbling classes.
• Lindsey's passion is to travel the world.

Kelsey McCrae

• Kelsey coaches our introductory and lower level classes up through Level 2.

• Kelsey started gymnastics at age 3 and competed for Tricks Gymnastics in Northern California through Level 6. She quit gymnastics when she was 12 continue dance - Jazz Ballet and Tap. She was in a dance ensemble in High School.

• Kelsey says, "I missed gymnastics so much and am so happy to be back in the gym helping to teach other kids about my favorite sport!"

Brittany Cliffe

• Brittany is currently a member of the competitive team at Elite. She competed Level 5 in the 2007-2008 season and is training Level 6. Brittany's favorite event is bars.

• Brittany is training with our Little Tots, Jr. Team, and Pre Team classes. She uses her knowledge and strength from her own gymnastics experience to give kids some of the best coaching available.

• "What I love most about gymnastics is getting to do a sport that I love and meet totally awesome people."

Kirsten Heinrich

• Kirsten has danced professionally throughout the country.  Currently, she performs, teaches, and choreographs here in San Diego. 

• Kirsten enjoys coaching and working with the gymnasts in Level 4 and up on ballet skills.  Grace, solid ballet technique, and proper lines help enhance the gymnasts overall performance.  She welcomes the opportunity to work with dancers of all kinds, ice skaters, and gymnasts to help foster growth and development.

• Kirsten is our competitive team ballet coach.

Joy Gelb

• Joy currently works at our Front Desk.

• Joy has been an Elite mom since her oldest daughter Sara started coming to classes in 2001 at the age of 3.

• Joy and her husband, Brian, are always willing to lend a hand here at Elite, whether it's helping with the Booster Club or moving equipment, they help in any way that they can.

• When Joy is not at Elite, she is volunteering full time as the PTA President at Bancroft Elementary School in Spring Valley.

Paula McCalester

• Paula (wife of Greg) and the twins are front desk regulars at Elite.

• Paula competed high school gymnastics and her daughter Bianca is passionate about the sport.

• "Elite is our extended family and so much a part of our life. I think how blessed we are to work, play, form  friendships and be part of this special place."