Gym Coaches At Champions Academy Austin

Meet the People Behind Champions Academy!

Find out a little bit more about all of the people that make Champions Academy the great place that it is. Meet the owner, the office staff, and the coaches at Champions Academy! They not only come to us extremely knowledgeable in their various fields-- from gymnastics, tumbling, cheerleading, and yoga, to computer software, writing, and office management-- but they all also continue to learn and improve their skills. The coaches attend clinics throughout the year and are involved in instructor training to assure that they are up on all the latest teaching and spotting techniques. Best of all, they love to teach, and they love your champion!

Owner: Janet Scott

Janet is THE face behind Champions Academy, as she is the one who founded it 15 years ago. She's a mom, a wife, and an EXPERIENCED gymnast. She was competitive for 8 years and was even named All American in Gymnastics for two years! She's coached, she's the secretary of the Gymnastics Assoc. TX, and she even got her degree in Phys. Ed. Wow!

Office Staff: Noelle Paulette

Noelle is the Office Manager here at Champion's.

She's a 4th generation Texan, a 3rd generation Austinite, she graduated from St. Ed's in Eng. Writing, and she is now raising her own daughter, Peyton, here in Austin.

Office Staff: Natalie Grigson

Natalie works in the office in the afternoons and is also responsible for Champions' marketing, website, and newsletters!

Natalie is a native Austinite and has her Bachelor's from St. Ed's in Creative Writing and a minor in Visual Arts.

Coach: Rachel Kapila

Rachel is the Yoga Program Director, Summer Co-Director, and coaches Tikes through teams here at Champions, where she's been for five years.

She's certified in children's yoga, First Aid/CPR, and she is the proud mother of one year-old, Ashwani!

Coach: Lindsey Steaples

Lindsey wears a lot of hats here at Champions as our Tikes/Child/Camps Director and as the Head Coach of Teams.

She's been a competitive gymnast for 14 years, a coach since the age of 15, and is CPR/first aid certified.

Coach: Sloane Harris

Sloane in charge of all things birthday parties, and is also the Director of Waddlers.

She's CPR Certified, has a BA in Early Childhood Education, and loves to baby-sit.

Coach: Pablo Villalona

Pablo handles all of Champions' punch card and tumbling classes and is in charge of the gym's skill development.

Not only is he an experienced gymnast, he is ITP GAT Boys and Girls Certified, has volunteered with the Special Olympics, and has been with Champions for over five years!

Coach: Kaya Berry

Kaya is one of Champions' Teams Coaches.

She's had 11 years of gymnastics experience, 6 years experience as a coach, and has cheered in middle school, high school, college, and competitively. She's also CPR certifie

Coach: Meredith Nickel

Meredith coaches everything from Tikes to Teams around here.

She has been coaching for 7 years now, has been doing gymnastics for 12 years, and has had three years cheerleading experience.

Coach: Erica Zarzour

Erica coaches the Waddlers and Tikes at Champions.

She has been involved in competitive gymnastics for six years, has been an athlete her whole life, and has worked at Champions for one year.

Coach: Charlotte Ice

Charlotte coaches our Friday Special Needs class and also does Private lessons.

She was a cheerleader in school and competitive for 8 years. She's been coaching for 12 years and has her Masters of Education in Educational Psychology.

Coach: Chelsea Cappelle

Chelsea coaches classes here at Champions .

She's an all around athlete, with 8 years gymnastics experience and 4 years in dance. She has worked with children for several years as well and is a truly caring coach.

Coach: Alison Scott

Alison coaches classes throughout the day and the Hot Shots team. She also works in the office.

She's been taking classes here since she was 8, and was on the first ever Perf. and Tumble Team. She just graduated from Indiana in Dec. and is glad to be back.

Coach: Sandy Ferguson

Sandy has been coaching tumbling for 5 years, has 5 years of competitive dance team experience, and 2 years of college cheerleading. She has her Bacherlors degree in Secondary Education for Health and PE from Utah State University. She loves working with kids and loves to baby-sit.