COMPETITIVE COACHES
"As their coach, your job is to set the bar high, inspire them to reach this bar, encourage them, and most of all, guide them in the best possible manner and in the most supportive environment."
John Popovich
SAFETY FIRST
We take the safety of our gymnasts very seriously. You can be assured that ALL of our competitive coaches are USA Gymnastics and SafeSport certified, with routine, extensive safety training.
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This includes but is not limited to:
- Bi-annual Criminal Background Check
- Safety & Risk Management
- Concussion Education
- Pro First Aid
MEET THE experts THAT CREATE THE champions
MONICA MISSIGMAN
MONICA MISSIGMAN
Monica Missigman has been a Competitive Coach in our Development Program since 2016. Monica Coaches in our XCEL Program, as well as Levels
4-9. She has over 10 years of competitive coaching experience, as well as even more experience running and developing the Recreation Development Program at Dynamats Gymnastics Center. An accomplished gymnast herself, Monica has won many State and Regional medals. She was also a veteran Level 9 gymnast and Region 7 Championship competitor. Monica is a 2017 graduate from Penn State University's Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology program.
MELISSA GYURINA
MELISSA GYURINA
Melissa Gyurina is one of our Development Program Optional Level competitive coaches, specializing in Levels 8 through 10. She has been coaching at Dynamats for over 20 years. Melissa attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and competed on their Women's Gymnastics Team. She enjoys coaching Balance Beam and Floor Exercise, as well as bring our Lead Choreographer.
EMILY WESLEY
EMILY WESLEY
Emily Wesley has been a Competitive Coach in our Development Program since 2017. She began her coaching career teaching in our Recreation Program in 2012. Emily currently Coaches in our XCEL Program, as well as Levels 4-8. Emily was a competitive gymnast at Dynamats from 2005-2016, during which time she was a PA Level 9 Uneven Bar Champion, as well as the 2014 Level 9 Region 7 Beam & All Around Champion. She competed at Level 9 Nationals two years in a row. She is a 2020 graduate of Lock Haven University's Bachelor of Science - Sport Administration program.
TODD BRANNON
TODD BRANNON
Todd Brannon has been a Competitive Coach in our Development Program since 2017. Todd is currently Dynamats Head Competitive Coach, specializing in Levels 6-10. He has over 15 years of Competitive Coaching experience, including camps he attended at the USA Gymnastics National Training Center in Texas. He gained much of his experience at Elite Gymnastics and Unique Gymnastics, where he began teaching Recreational Classes and Competitive Gymnastics. Todd was also a competitive gymnast for 8 years prior to coaching.
ROBERT TAGGE
ROBERT TAGGE
Robert Tagge is the Owner and Operator of Dynamats Gymnastics Center. Opening his doors in 1986, he has been Coaching Competitive Gymnastics for almost 40 years. Rob specializes in all Levels of gymnastics, from Recreational Classes to Level 10 Competitive Gymnastics. He has coached 20 USAG National Qualifiers at top Levels 9 and 10, many of which placed in the top 10. Of the gymnasts he has coached, 11 have competed on scholarship at Division I NCAA schools, including Penn State University, Temple University, and the University of Pittsburgh. Rob was also a top level gymnast himself, noted as a State Champion at Williamsport Area High School. He attended Temple University on scholarship and was an NCAA All-American.
CARLINA NULL
CARLINA NULL
Carlina Null has been a Competitive Coach in our Development Program since 2022. She currently coaches in our XCEL Program and has experience coaching Levels 2 and 3. Carlina has been part of the gymnastics community since the age of 3! An accomplished gymnast herself, she has numerous State and Regional titles, as well as multiple National medals. She has instructed recreational classes, as well as coached our Hot Shots pre-team program, and competitive levels 2 and 3. In addition to coaching competitive gymnasts, Carlina works at her family-owned floral shop.
LANDREE FRALEY
LANDREE FRALEY
Landree joined our Development Program as a Competitive Coach in 2022. She currently specializes in Levels 2 and 3. She has been part of the gymnastics community for over 10 years. An accomplished gymnast herself, Landree was a veteran Level 9 gymnast, competing in multiple Sate and Regional competitions. In her free time, Landree helps run her family-owned farm and auction company - Twin County Farms and Fraley Auction Company, Inc.
JANELLE SHORTALL
JANELLE SHORTALL
Cali Barnes joined our Development Program as a Competitive Coach in 2023. Cali is currently the Head Coach of our Pre-Team Program, as well as Level 2. Aside from teaching Recreational Classes and coaching Competitive Gymnastics, Cali is an accomplished competitive gymnast herself. Cali placed 3rd on Balance Beam at the 2022 Level 8 Regional Championships, as well as 4th on Vault at the 2024 PA Level 9 State Championship. Cali is part of the Class of 2026 at Montgomery High School.