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Linda Hanson, Owner: Horizon Gymnastics Center is owned and directed by Linda Hanson, who has over 40 years of experience in the sport of gymnastics. "Miss Linda", as she is known in the gym, started her gymnastics education as a 5-year old student with Sokol USA, a fraternal gymnastics organization which has its roots in Europe. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Valparaiso University in 1972 after which she taught for 4 years at the high school level in Indianapolis and Valparaiso. After completing stints as Gymnastics Director at both the Valparaiso YMCA and Duneland Area YMCA, Linda opened Horizon Gymnastics in 1994. Currently, Linda is a USAG Professional Member and certified as a Skill Evaluator, Meet Director, Level I PDP Accreditor, Level I KAT, PDP Level II Coach, and lifetime coach for Special Olympics. She maintains up-to-date National Safety Certification and is Red Cross CPR/First Aid certified. In addition to coaching and directing duties, Linda also is a gymnastics judge, officiating at both High School Association meets and USAG Junior Olympic Meets. Preschool Staff: Horizon currently employs six to eight preschool instructors who are trained specifically in preschool gymnastics. Their caring ways and positive attitudes create a unique teaching style that is very successful. Our preschool staff maintains several types of certifications including USAG Safety Certification and the USAG National KAT Accreditation. This additional training, along with the contagious enthusiasm and innovative teaching ideas of our staff, has led to the development of a very successful preschool program. Kim Preutt, who is our Preschool Director, has taught gymnastics to children for 10 years. She trains the preschool staff and develops special events for our youngest members. Competitive Teams Staff: Eleven coaches train the competitive teams at Horizon. Each coach has training and experience in the specific area in which they coach. Laura Yoder and Nicole Wilson coach our All-Star Cheerleading Squads. They teach tumbling, stunts, and choreography to create competition-ready routines. Barry Pruett and Brad Smeja have coached the Boys' Gymnastics Teams into a powerhouse program. Barry is also a national ranked Men's Gymnastics Judge, officiating at meets throughout the Midwest. Seven women coach the Girls' Competitive Teams. The Level 3 team is coached by Laura Jankowske and Vanessa Hulser. The Level 4 Team is coached by Julie Maynard, Theresa Kark, and Michelle Gonzalez. Levels 5, 6, and 7 are coached by Rachel Moore and Kim Tannehill. Recreational/Progressive Gymnastics Staff: Nine coaches share the responsibility of teaching our grade school program which is based on safe progressions of gymnastics skills. Each staff person is required to be CPR/First Aid certified and many have completed both Safety Certification and the Level I PDP program.

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