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    David and Laura Parraga - USA Gymnastics Region 8 Hall of Fame Class of 2025

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    Laura and David Parraga - Owners and Coaches

    Laura and David

    Owners and Coaches

    Owners David and Laura Parraga both have an extensive background in the gymnastics arena. David is a former Venezuelan National Team member and international caliber-athlete, while Laura is a former competitive gymnast, judge, and professional cheerleader.

    Get to Know Our Coaches

    Experienced, passionate professionals dedicated to your child's growth and enjoyment

    Our Coaching Approach

    At Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics, our coaches are selected not just for their technical expertise, but for their ability to connect with children and create a supportive learning environment. We believe in positive reinforcement, celebrating achievements of all sizes, and building lasting confidence through skill development.

    Dali B.

    Dali B.

    Head Program Director

    Dali was born in Bosnia & Herzegovina and moved to St. Petersburg, FL at the age of 5. She began gymnastics at the age of 8 and found herself on the competitive team just two months into the sport.

    Jill T.

    Jill T.

    Head Preschool and Recreational Director

    Jill is the preschool and recreational director with 37 years of coaching experience. She graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion.

    Caroline F.

    Caroline F.

    HP Xcel Director

    Coach Caroline is the High Performance Xcel Director at LWRG and has coached competitive gymnastics for 15 years with 12 of them being at LWRG!

    Vesi P.

    Vesi P.

    Assistant Preschool and Recreational Director

    Coach Vesi teaches multiple classes from Curious Cuties to Advanced. She was a rhythmic gymnast in Europe for seven years and completed a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management.

    Erin S.

    Erin S.

    Xcel Director

    Coach Erin has been coaching gymnastics for over 25 years and is currently the Xcel Team Director at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics.

    Savannah T.

    Savannah T.

    HP Team Coach

    Jamie F.

    Jamie F.

    Team Coach

    Coach Jamie coaches Xcel Bronze, Silver, Gold and HP Bronze as well as pre-team classes! She has been coaching competitive gymnastics for seven years and recreational gymnastics for 18 years.

    Kara M.

    Kara M.

    Team Coach

    Kara brings enthusiasm and dedication to her coaching, specializing in helping gymnasts build strong fundamentals while developing their artistic expression and performance skills.

    Makayla B.

    Makayla B.

    Team Coach

    Coach Makayla currently coaches Excellent Explorers, Advanced and Team groups. She loves watching the joy on kids' faces when they master skills they've been working hard to obtain!

    Olivia A.

    Olivia A.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    Coach Olivia has been with LWRG for seven years! She was a competitive gymnast for six seasons and has been coaching for two years.

    Tiffany B.

    Tiffany B.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    With a degree in Gerontology and a minor in Dance, coach Tiffany brings a unique blend of expertise in human development and creative expression.

    Madison P.

    Madison P.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    Coach Maddie was a competitive gymnast for ten years with six of those spent training at LWRG and enjoys seeing smiles of confidence when gymnasts reach their goals.

    Anna G.

    Anna G.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    I teach all levels of preschool and recreational gymnastics classes, from Little Movers to Advanced. I love coaching all ages and working with kids!

    Christina Z.

    Christina Z.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    Coach Christina teaches preschool and recreational classes at LWRG! She has been coaching for two years and has a Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing from USF.

    Kirsten R.

    Kirsten R.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    Coach Kirsten currently coaches Curious Cuties, Bouncing Beauties and Amazing Acrobats. She was a competitive gymnast for eight years reaching USAG Level 9.

    Alina P.

    Alina P.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    Coach Alina was a competitive USAG gymnast for 10 years at LWRG and currently coaches multiple classes from Bouncing Beauties to Amazing Acrobats.

    Dylan S.

    Dylan S.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    Coach Dylan teaches beginner classes and has been doing gymnastics for over 12 years as a USAG Level 10 gymnast at LWRG.

    Hailey L.

    Hailey L.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    Coach Hailey teaches Bouncing Beauties and Amazing Acrobats classes and is currently a USAG Level 9 gymnast who trains 15+ hours per week.

    Natalie B.

    Natalie B.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    Coach Natalie teaches beginner and intermediate level gymnastics classes and was a competitive gymnast at LWRG for seven years, reaching the Platinum Level.

    Paytin B.

    Paytin B.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    Coach Paytin is a preschool and recreational coach working with age groups from Curious Cuties to Amazing Acrobats. She's a 2023 graduate with NASM certification as a personal trainer.

    Sasha M.

    Sasha M.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    Coach Sasha teaches Bouncing Beauties Intermediate and Amazing Acrobats and is a former USAG competitive gymnast in the Xcel program at LWRG.

    Tali W.

    Tali W.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    Coach Tali was a gymnast at LWRG for nine years before transitioning into coaching to share her love of gymnastics with others.

    Elaine R.

    Elaine R.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    Coach Elaine teaches Little Movers, Curious Cuties and Excellent Explorers classes and has been coaching for ten years with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education.

    MyKaila M.

    MyKaila M.

    Preschool & Recreational Coach

    Coach MyKaila teaches multiple classes and was a competitive gymnast reaching USAG Level 8 at LWRG. She now participates in cheerleading while maintaining her passion for gymnastics through coaching.

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