Cadets Girls Instructors

Kristen started gymnastics at age 9. She competed in USAG level 5-9 as well as USAIGC in the Intermediate Optional level (level 8 equivalent). She competed for Richfield Gymnastics Academy for level 5-6 and at Mini-Hops Gymnastics for level 7-9. Her favorite event as a gymnast was Vault. The highlight of Kristen's gymnastics career was at the 1998 USAIGC Nationals where she qualified to the National Finals.

 Julie competed USA gymnastics through level nine. She qualified for and competed in USAGC nationals her senior year of high

school. She actually missed graduation to attend this competition :) She went on to compete in Div. III College for the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse where she received All-conference honors, a four-year letter, and became a two-time National Team Champion in 1995 and 1997.

Andrea “Andy” Magnuson. Andy started gymnastics at age 3, actively practiced for 15 years. Started coaching at age 14 in 2003, with experience in levels Preschool through USAG 10 and ages 18 months to 18 years. Receiving numerous first place honors both at Jam Hops Gymnastics competing USAG levels 5-8 as well as at Blaine High School competing 3 seasons of Varsity All-Around where letter, All-Conference and All-State achievements were also awarded.

Former USAG competing gymnast. Started gymnastics at the age of 5, competed levels 5 – 8 in USA Gymnastics, moved on to high school gymnastics where her team won Sections (Big 9). Michelle’s daughter Lexi is currently in Elite’s Level 4 team program. Michelle holds a J.D. from St. Thomas School of Law and a B.S. in Child Psychology from the U of MN and is family law attorney when she is not coaching. American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certified. Ongoing EGA training.

Former USAG competing gymnast. USAG Safety Certification. USAG Professional Member.

Two-time Minnesota state pommel horse champion. Coaching experience in Twin Cities clubs since 2003. Venture Scout through B.S.A.

As a former competitive gymnast,she has transitioned her experience into a successful Coaching career in youth gymnastics. Her focus on coaching has been with pre-school through high school levels of gymnastics.

Coaching technique is structured in the Russian style with a strong emphasis on solid techniques and safety.

Elite level Artistic gymnastics coach and choreographer, and has renowned her success as a coach at local, state, national and international competitive gymnastics levels. With over 35 years of experience in Russian style coaching and training with beginning skill levels through elite. Has a strong emphasis on technique and safety.