

Entrenadores del equipo WGV
Heather Newton - Programa / Directora de reuniones / Propietaria
Coach Heather tiene más de 10 años de experiencia en coaching. Ha sido dueña de gimnasio durante los últimos 6 años de WGV Gymnastics. Tiene experiencia como entrenadora de preescolar, entrenadora de gimnasia recreativa y entrenadora de equipos competitivos. Tiene su certificación de director de reuniones y todas las certificaciones de seguridad. Ha ayudado a desarrollar programas de gimnasia en todos los niveles. La entrenadora Heather está certificada por USAG y AAU.



Coach Christy
DP Team
Coach Christy Bio Coming Soon...
Coach Connie
Team DP & Xcel
Coach Connie brings decades of gymnastics coaching experience to WGV, working with athletes from the recreational level through Level 10. Throughout her career, she has coached numerous State and Regional champions, championship teams, and athletes who have advanced to the national level. Her experience includes coaching within the USAG Development Program, working with Optional-level athletes, and attending National Team training camps, including training at the former Karolyi Ranch. She holds USAG Safety & Risk Management and SafeSport certifications and has completed W300 and W400 National Team Coach training. She holds current judging certifications up to Level 8 for JO and up to sapphire for Xcel. Coach Connie believes great gymnastics is built through strong fundamentals, attention to detail, consistency, and trust between an athlete and coach. She is passionate about helping gymnasts become confident, resilient athletes while challenging each of them to reach their individual potential.
Outside the gym, Coach Connie is a retired firefighter and paramedic and brings that same commitment to leadership, safety, teamwork, and helping others into her coaching every day.




Heather Newton - Programa / Directora de reuniones / Propietaria
Coach Heather tiene más de 10 años de experiencia en coaching. Ha sido dueña de gimnasio durante los últimos 6 años de WGV Gymnastics. Tiene experiencia como entrenadora de preescolar, entrenadora de gimnasia recreativa y entrenadora de equipos competitivos. Tiene su certificación de director de reuniones y todas las certificaciones de seguridad. Ha ayudado a desarrollar programas de gimnasia en todos los niveles. La entrenadora Heather está certificada por USAG y AAU.
Apollonia Barrientos "Coach Apples" - Entrenadora del equipo - Xcel Gold & TOPS
La entrenadora Apples es de Chicago, Illinois, donde fue gimnasta durante 18 años, obtuvo una beca deportiva completa para la Universidad Estatal de Illinois. Donde se especializó en Gestión de Recursos Humanos y Liderazgo Organizacional. Tiene 15 años de experiencia como entrenadora, 6 años en el puesto de entrenadora principal o codirectora. Durante el curso de entrenadora de gimnasia JO, completó su MBA. Durante este tiempo, hizo que muchos equipos ganaran títulos estatales, así como entrenadores individuales para títulos de campeonatos estatales, regionales y nacionales. Anteriormente ocupó el puesto de Coordinadora de TOPs donde tenía calificados nacionales e invitados al campamento. Tiene 12 años de experiencia en coreografías con rutinas de títulos estatales, regionales y nacionales. “Mis eventos favoritos son Bars and Floor porque me parecen los más complejos a su manera, y me encanta el desafío.


Coach Alexis
Team DP & Xcel
Coach Alexis was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He was a gymnast for 10+ years. He was also a competitive cheerleader for some of the leading programs in the industry. Coach Alexis is a dedicated gymnastics coach with over 10+ years of experience in developing young athletes. Coach Alexis was also owner of a gymnastics program with tons of experience in running, organizing, and staffing programs. He is committed to creating a safe and engaging environment that builds skill development and confidence. He is determined to inspire gymnasts while building strong relationships with families and athletes. His goal is to build an environment where the athletes love what they do and continue to learn.



Coach Aliza
Xcel Team
Coach Aliza and her 3 children moved to Florida and became part of the WGV family in 2019. She grew up playing many different sports including soccer, softball, swim team and cheerleading. She is a licensed practical nurse and has 7 years of experience coaching recreational and competitive gymnastics. Her son, now a student at UF, played competitive soccer for 13 years and her 2 daughters are competitive gymnasts at WGV. She believes that being part of a team, confronting your fears, and working hard for something are lifelong lessons she hopes to instill in all the athletes she coaches.
Coach Marlyse
Xcel Team
Coach Bio Coming Soon...


