Meet our Staff!



David Sakumura
Head USAG Women's Team Coach, Recreational Instructor

David began competitive gymnastics at Shawnee Mission West High School and earned a gymnastics scholarship to Michigan State.  He then studied the Theory of Coaching Gymnastics as a graduate student at Tsukuba University Japan under 2-time Olympic All-Around Gold Medalist Sawao Kato.

David has been coaching gymnastics since 1974, working for several different gyms in Kansas City before opening Lawrence Gymnastics Academy in 1994.   In addition to his administrative duties, he is an assistant coach to the women's competitive team. David is a USAG Professional Member and is Safety Certified.

davids@lawrencegymnastics.com



Carol McGarity
Gym Manager and Preschool Instructor

Carol is an enthusiast of children and gymnastics. She has been coaching gymnastics to preschoolers for eight years. Carol came to Lawrence Gymnastics Academy in the summer of 2002.

Carol is the gym manager and preschool instructor. She is a USAG Professional Member, KAT Certified, MELPD Certified, and Safety Certified.

carolm@lawrencegymnatics.com



Randy Laggart
Facility Manager
Boy's Recreational Director /Boys Team Coach

Randy participated in recreational gymnastics for seven years. Randy is a graduate of the University of Kansas, USAG Safety Certified, an Eagle Scout, and a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

Randy teaches boy's recreational and team classes, works open gym's and birthday parties, and strives to keep our facility a clean and safe place for your children.  Randy is a USAG Professional Member and Safety Certified.

randyl@lawrencegymnastics.com



Jenn Pogge
Women's USAG team head coach,

Jenn was a competitive gymnast here in Lawrence until an injury forced her to retire. She competed as a Level 10 gymnast for four years and qualified for the National TOPPS team. She is currently a Junior at the University of Kansas majoring in Human Biology/Pre-Med.

Jenn is currently our Women's USAG team head coach and also coaches Recreational Classes. She is a USAG Professional Member and Safety Certified.

jennp@lawrencegymnastics.com



Jessica Williams
Level  4, 5, Women's USAG Coach.  Girls Rec. instructor.

Jessica was a level 9 competitive gymnast for LGA. She participated in Lawrence High gymnastics for 3 years when they won state three years in a row! Jessica is currently a student at

Jessica coaches team girls and teaches recreational classes. She works open gyms and Parents Morning Out.  Jessica is a USAG Professional Member and Safety Certified.

jessicaw@lawrencegymnastics.com



Ashley Sakumura
Level 4,6 Women's USAG coach.  Girls Rec. and  Future Star Coach

 
Josh Petty
Boys Team Coach
Josh was a gymnasts for 10 years finishing at level 9.  Josh is an Engineering Student at the University of Kansas where he has been a Cheerleader and Yell leader. 

Josh coaches boys team level 5-7 and also girls rec classes.  Josh loves to watch his kids grow and develope new skills.  Josh is a USAG Professional Member and Safety Certified
joshp@lawrencegymnstics


Danielle Hays
Level 3 Coach, Girls Rec. and Preschool Instructor.


Jenny Hunt
Level 3, 4 and Optional USAG Women's Team Coach
 


Camille Fittell
Birthday Party Director
 

Camille was a gymnast starting at age 2 and competed to Level 6 and then was on a competitive Tumbling/Trampoline team.  Camille is currently a student at the University of Kansas majoring in Engineering.

Camille is LGA's Birthday Party Director

camillef@lawrencegymnastics.com



Amanda Turner
Co Manager of Preschool/ Girls Rec.  and Instructor.

Amanda



Haley Hoffman
Level 3 Coach, Girls Rec, Preschool and Office.


 


Coutney Brown
Girls Rec., Preschool Instructor and Parents Morning Out teacher.

 
   

Krista Thomas
Girls Rec. & Preschool
 


Courtney Czyman
Preschool/Girls Rec. Instructor.

 
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