Coaches and Staff - SCATS Gymnastics

From quality customer service to quality instruction, the staff at SCATS Gymnastics is committed to your satisfaction. We are always here for you as we continue to make "every child a champion."

	Don Peters Head Coach / Executive Director • Coached the first American to win a gold medal in the World Championships (Marcia Fredericks 1979) • Only US coach to ever place 5 gymnasts on the same Olympic Team • Developed 59 US National Team members • Developed 22 US World Championship Team members • Developed 9 US Olympians • Served as Head Coach For the US Team for 8 years (1980-1988) • Coached the first US Olympic Team to win a Team medal (Silver) and All-Around Gold (1984) • Coached gymnasts in World Championships in: 1974, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1997, 1999, 2005 • Selected as “Coach of the Year” by USA Gymnastics 4 times • Inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame 1991 Don Peters can be reached at don.
	Feng Yu Elite Development Director • 3-Time National All-Around Champion, People’s Republic of China: 1984, 1986, 1987 • World Championships Team Captain 1985 • Head Coach Guangdong Province (Canton): 1993, 1996 • Coach of Chinese National Team 1996-1998 SCATS Elite Coach 2004 to Present
	Albert Avchian Boys Team Development Director • 46 years of coaching experience! • Head Coach Armenian National Team 1966-1970 and 1978-1983 • Assistant Coach for World Champion Soviet National Team 1981-1983 • National Coaching Staff member for the Soviet Union Team 1986-1990 • SCMGA Coach of the Year 2001, 2002 • SCATS Boys Team Coach since 1997
	Grigor Chalikyan Boys Team Head Coach • Member of the Armenian National Team 1989-1991 prior to moving to the US • US Elite competitor 1996, 1997 • 12 years coaching experience • Produced 2 US National Team members • Produced 3 Division I NCAA full-scholarship recipients (U. of Oklahoma, Penn State, West Point) • SCMGA Coach of the Year 2002, 2003, and 2005 • Coached 30 State and Regional Champions since 1999
	Vivian Packard Preschool Supervisor Vivian has been coaching toddlers, Mighty Mites, and Junior Academy at SCATS for 10 years. As the preschool manager she is responsible for planning weekly lessons, training coaches and making sure each customer is satisfied. Favorite part of the job: "Working with the children." In her time outside the gym, Vivian loves to be with her husband, Jon, and children Jon Gabriel and Julia Ann. Her interests include traveling, movies and the beach.
	Tim Rogers Girls’ Team Coach, General Program Instructor • Coached for SCATS College Track program since 1992 • Produced 5 Division I full-scholarships in one year (2005 - UCLA, Berkeley, Oregon State, Arkansas, Oklahoma) • Produced two Level 10 State Champions, and one Regional Champion (2005) • Produced Level 10 National Champions in 2003 and 2004
	Jean Peters Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator Bio not available at this time.
	Anatoly Zhidkov Boys team Coach Bio not available at this time.
	Natalie Swall Coach Bio not available at this time.
	Louise Krause Accounts Manager Bio not available at this time.
	Kendel Montera Customer Service Kendel has serving the SCATS' customers for 30 years - that's right, 30 YEARS! She enjoys watching her grandchildren participate in gymnastics, and gets a kick out of seeing the kids of former SCATS gymnasts attend!
	Tony Morizio Super Handy Man Bio not available at this time.
	Courtney Baldwin General Program Instructor Courtney is a former gymnast who began coaching for SCATS four months ago. She works with the Mighty Mites and Junior Academy, and recently opened a Take 2 class. Favorite part of the job: "Spending time with each child and teaching them new skills so he or she can go home and say, 'Look what I learned!' " Outside of the gym, Courtney's hobbies include horseback riding, dancing, and reading.
	Sarah Delano General Program Instructor Bio not available at this time.
	Cindy Domercq General Program Instructor Cindy has been coaching SCATS' youngest children for 16 years! Cindy works with Toddlers, Mighty Mites, and special needs children. She is also our Birthday Party Director. Favorite part of the job: "I really enjoy watching all of the children grow and the excitement in their faces when they learn a new skill. The silly things they do to make me laugh are what have kept me here for 16 years." Cindy's outside interests include spending time with her husband and three children, going to the river, Sea World to watch dolphins, and snorkeling in Cozumel.
	Trevor Gardner General Program Instructor A former SCATS gymnast, Trevor competed through Level 5. He started coaching over a year ago and currently works with Junior Academy and Academy. Favorite part of the job: "Seeing my kids achieve their gymnastic goals." Outside of the gym, Trevor likes to dive, surf, model and act.
	Shannon Hong Team Coach Shannon has recently become part of our staff. She comes to us from Cal State Fullerton where she was a coach after retiring from collegiate gymnastics. Shannon is coaching our women's competitive team and Advanced Junior Academy. Favorite part of the job: "I love seeing how excited the kids are about gymnastics, the smiles on their faces, and how a simple 'high five' can mean so much." Outside the gym, Shannon enjoys scuba diving, snowboarding, traveling, fast cars and photography.
	DeEtte Kirkconnell Customer Service/General Program Instructor DeEtte began coaching about 1 1/2 years ago and works with the Mighty Mites and Junior Academy. She is also one of our Camp Co-Directors. De Ette takes advantage of the on-site training provided by SCATS and continues to use what she learns. Favorite part of the job: "Working with the kids." Outside the gym, DeEtte enjoys taking care of her family and dogs, exercising and traveling.
	Elizabeth Mello General Program Instructor Although never a gymnast, Elizabeth has a love of children and an excellent way of teaching. In addition to running our Holiday Camps, she teaches Mighty Mites and Junior Academy Girls. Favorite part of the job: "Seeing my kids improve and learn new skills." Outside of the gym, Elizabeth stays busy with her four kids, family and friends.
	Joel Nguyen General Program Instructor Joel has been working with SCATS for over 5 years. Formerly a gymnast, Joel has a genuine love of the sport that is evident in his teaching. There is nothing in the gym that Joel cannot coach - from Mighty Mites to Tumbling and everything in between. Favorite part of the job: "Seeing the kids finally learn a skill they've been working so hard on. And kids are funny - they make me laugh! Outside of the gym, Joel has a great time riding his bike at the skate park or anywhere else that's exciting.
	Neda Roy General Program Instructor Bio not available at this time.
	Kara Sevilla General Program Instructor Bio not available at this time.
	Ariana Sudberg General Program Instructor Bio not available at this time.
	Tawny Calvo General Program Instructor Bio not available at this time.
	Sandra Chung General Program Instructor Bio not available at this time.
	Ashley David Girls’ Team Coach Bio not available at this time.
	Amber Frank General Program Instructor Amber has been coaching Mighty Mites and Junior Academy for SCATS for nearly a year. She used to be a gymnast and is currently cheerleading. Her favorite part of the job is seeing the kids' smiles when they are having fun.
	DonDi Godfrey Girls’ Team Coach Bio not available at this time.
	Megan Morse General Program Instructor Bio not available at this time.
	Lana Russell Office Bio not available at this time.
	Kyler Barnes Coach Bio not available at this time.
	Tara Lynn Cartier Coach Bio not available at this time.
	Braelyn Cates Coach Bio not available at this time.
	Briana Degiacome Coach Bio not available at this time.
	Becky Quarres Coach Bio not available at this time.
	Katelyn Rosenzweig Coach Bio not available at this time.
	Chiara Savage Coach Bio not available at this time.
	Kate Shepard Coach Bio not available at this time.