Lauren Fowler
Ms. Lauren is the founder of Next Level Gymnastics Academy and a Team Coach. She graduated from Winthrop University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. She started gymnastics at age 5 and reached level 9 status. She has been coaching for 15 years and has a strong passion and dedication for the sport of gymnastics. Working closely with our TOPS program and Optional team.
Ms. Lauren is the founder of Next Level Gymnastics Academy and a Team Coach. She graduated from Winthrop University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. She started gymnastics at age 5 and reached level 9 status. She has been coaching for 15 years and has a strong passion and dedication for the sport of gymnastics. Working closely with our TOPS program and Optional team.
Bruce Petty
With over 35 years of gymnastics experience in all aspects and levels with boys’ and girls’ gymnastics, compulsory through elite, Bruce leads our team as the Head Team Coach. He is a gifted coach with a love for gymnastics and children. As a coach, he has had TOPS National Qualifiers, JO National Qualifiers, Regional & Elite Qualifiers as well as state and regional champions. He has had numerous past gymnasts awarded college scholarships to schools such as George Washington University, University of Florida, Ithaca College, Cornell University and many more.
With over 35 years of gymnastics experience in all aspects and levels with boys’ and girls’ gymnastics, compulsory through elite, Bruce leads our team as the Head Team Coach. He is a gifted coach with a love for gymnastics and children. As a coach, he has had TOPS National Qualifiers, JO National Qualifiers, Regional & Elite Qualifiers as well as state and regional champions. He has had numerous past gymnasts awarded college scholarships to schools such as George Washington University, University of Florida, Ithaca College, Cornell University and many more.
Erin Patchey
Erin was a gymnast for 17 years, 3 of them as a competitive level 10. She was awarded a full athletic scholarship to Ball State University where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Sports Administration and became a 4-time Varsity Letter Winner as a vault and floor specialist. Here at NLGA Erin is one our Team Coaches working with Optional and Xcel teams while also being our Team Coordinator.
Erin was a gymnast for 17 years, 3 of them as a competitive level 10. She was awarded a full athletic scholarship to Ball State University where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Sports Administration and became a 4-time Varsity Letter Winner as a vault and floor specialist. Here at NLGA Erin is one our Team Coaches working with Optional and Xcel teams while also being our Team Coordinator.
Liana Ramirez
With over five years of coaching experience and reaching level 9 herself when she was a gymnast Liana is one of our Xcel Coaches. She has experience working with Xcel Bronze Teams and a variety of other levels. Liana graduated from Winthrop University with degree in Education and is currently a 4th grade teacher.
With over five years of coaching experience and reaching level 9 herself when she was a gymnast Liana is one of our Xcel Coaches. She has experience working with Xcel Bronze Teams and a variety of other levels. Liana graduated from Winthrop University with degree in Education and is currently a 4th grade teacher.
Christin Wargo
Christin coaches recreational, preschool and cheer classes. Christin was involved in recreational gymnastics for a couple years before switching to cheer. She was apart of All-Stars competitive cheer during her middle school years. She then went on to cheer for her high school and her college, California University of Pennsylvania. Christin has been coaching cheer at Woodward summer camps for the past 3 summers. She is currently working towards her Bachelor’s of Science in Child Development.
Christin coaches recreational, preschool and cheer classes. Christin was involved in recreational gymnastics for a couple years before switching to cheer. She was apart of All-Stars competitive cheer during her middle school years. She then went on to cheer for her high school and her college, California University of Pennsylvania. Christin has been coaching cheer at Woodward summer camps for the past 3 summers. She is currently working towards her Bachelor’s of Science in Child Development.
