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Our Coaches
Head Coach, Owner & Advisor
Renee Ruggeri
Competitive Background: Started gymnastics and dance at the age of 5 and progressed through competitive gymnastics through USFG (United States Gymnastic Federation) and AAU clubs. She then competed for Baldwin High School, Pittsburgh, PA from 1979 – 1983. On a partial scholarship, she attended Clarion University of Pennsylvania where she competed as a Division I gymnast from 1983 – 1987 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
Accomplishments as a Gymnast: PIAA State Champion 1980, 1981, WPIAL AA and Individual Event Champion 1980, 81, 82. Class I AAU and USGF Gymnast. She attended Junior Olympics at age 9 and received a partial Collegiate Scholarship to Clarion University. 1983 Outstanding Gymnast / Student Award in WPIAL, Baldwin High School Athletic Hall of Fame (Gymnast).
Coaching Experience:
Clarion University of Pennsylvania: Student Coach 1986 – 1987
Clarion Leapers Head Coach 1984 - 1987
Baldwin High School: Assistant Coach 1987 – 1989
Head Varsity Coach 1989 – 1996
Gemini Gymnastics of Pittsburgh Optional/Compulsory Coach 1994 – 1996
Twist and Shout Academy Tumbling Coach 2004 – 2005
Butler High Flyers Various Camps / Choreography
Rising Star Various Camps / Choreography
Valley Points Family YMCA Feb 2005 – Sept 2007
Coaching Accomplishments:
1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996 WPIAL TEAM CHAMPIONS
1995 PIAA Champions (first in Baldwin High School History)
6 PIAA High School State Champions
15 WPIAL High School State Champions
Baldwin High School Hall of Fame (Coach)
2007 Level 8 YMCA State Championship Team and Western PA Champs
2007 Level 7 YMCA State Championship Runner Up and Western PA Champs
2007 4 YMCA National Champions, and 2 Level 8 AA Finalists
2006 3 YMCA National Champions
2005 3 YMCA National Champions
Other Accomplishments / Involvement
1996 – Present WPIAL and PIAA Official
2000-2004 PIAA League Rules Interpreter
2006-2007 Independent WPIAL coach and sponsor
2006-2007 Secretary and Vice President, YMCA Western PA
Amanda Gentile: Joined Ultimate Gymnastics when we opened in 2007.
Professional USAG Member, Safety Ceritified, Level 4, 5, 6 Coach and Class Instructor
Kiski Valley YMCA, Level 4 Head Coach, 2002 - 2004
Began doing gymnastics at age 9, was a member of the first Level 4 team at KIski Valley YMCA in 1993.
Member of Competitive Edge Gymnastic Team, Gymnast 1994 – 2000
Allegheny Valley Twisters, Gymnast 2000 -2001
Karen’s Baton and Dance, Gymnastics Instructor 1999-2002
Gerald Cibik: Joined Ultimate Gymnastics when we opened in 2007.
Professional USAG Member, Safety Certified, Level 5, 6, 7 Coach
Works as a Financial Consultant and is a US Navy Veteran. Started coaching as a volunteer in 1994 when daughter Lori was a gymnast.
Kiski Valley YMCA, Assistant Team Coach 1998 – 2007
2007 Level 8 State Champions,
2007 Level 7 State Runner Up,
2007 Level 4 3rd Place State Team.
Andy Cox: Joined Ultimate Gymnastics in 2008
Level 7,8,9 and Elite Coach
Specializes in Conditioning, Training, Uneven Bars and Tumbling.
USAG and Cheerleading Coach for over 25 Years.
Gabriel Siciliano: Jonied Ultimate Gymnastics in 2008
PreTeam, Level 4 and Class Instructor
Level 9 Gymnast at Kasamon and Gymkhana Gymnastics
Gymnastics Instructor, Tumbling Instructor
Franklin Regional Varisty Competition Cheerleading Squad.
PIAA State Qualifier, Pole Vault, 4th Place WPIAL.
Sophmore at Duquesne Univeristy.
Bill Judge:
Newest Member of Ultimate Gymnastic Team, 2009
Professional USAG Member, Safety Certified
Certifications include Safety/Risk Management First Aid, Adult/Child/Infant CPR, Adult Child AED.
Head Coach for Boy's Gymnastics Program, Tumbling Coach and Class Instructor
Over 25 years coaching experience; Wrestling, Boy's and Girl's gymnastics, Team, and private instruction
Class Instructor 6 Years for Westmoreland Gymnastics, Greensburg , PA
Experience includes Men’s and Women’s Class, Team and Private Instruction
727-468-3845
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