Meet the Staff

 

Dear Parents
This is a rundown of who will be teaching your childs' gymnastics.

Meet Your Teacher

 

Kevin O’Brien  graduated from Ball State University, where he was on the BSU’s Men’s gymnastics team.  After graduation, he was the assistant coach of the BSU’s Womens’ Gymnastics Team.  Kevin is on the Board of Directors of the IN-USAG (The state governing body of women’s gymnastics) and on the National teaching staff of the USAG (the national governing body of gymnastics).  Kevin certifies gymnastics pre-school teachers.  Kevin has taught gymnastics for over 25 years.

Terra O’Brien Graduated Ball State University where she was on the BSU’s Women’s Gymnastics team.  Terra received a teaching degree in Physical Education K through 12 and minored in coaching.  Terra has taught gymnastics for over 30 years.  Terra is Safety, Skill evaluator, KAT and PDP certified.

Victoria O’Brien  is a level 10 gymnast at Hoosiers.  She is the daughter of Kevin and Terra O’Brien, so she has been in the gym all of her life. Victoria teaches school age classes and the Level 4 team.  Because of her training schedule, Victoria has only a few classes. Victoria is PDCP and Safety certified.

Cindy Kleyn has been in gymnastics for over 20 years as a competitor, instructor, coach and judge.  She was head coach of the Pike High School girls’ gymnastics team for 5 years.  Cindy has a Bachelor of Arts from U of I, a Masters of Science from Butler University and has worked on advanced degrees in leadership training and brain compatible learning.  Cindy is our morning pre-school director.

Kristina Reynolds was also on our team for a number of years before she joined the Plainfield High School team.  Kristina now attends U of I and is a member of the track team.  This will be Kristina’s 4th year teaching with Hoosiers.  Kristina is Safety Certified.

Amber Trisler has combined 4 years teaching experience.  Amber teaches several classes from toddlers to pre-team skill levels.   She has been involved in teaching gymnastics for 4 years.

Kelsey Page was one of our gymnasts for 14 years (achieved Level 9). Kelsey graduated from Danville Community High School and moved to Chicago to attend Columbia College Chicago. She was a lead instructor and the birthday coordinator at The Little Gym of Chicago for 4 years. She returned to HGTC in February 2008 and coaches all levels, preschool and birthday parties.