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Meet The Coaching Team
" Our collective mission is to create an atmosphere where happiness thrives and a culture where teamwork is paramount, in order that we may help our athletes grow to their fullest personal potential in skill and confidence! "
Coach Nick
Coach Nick has been coaching for 15 years. Before full time coaching, he was also an elite level athlete, national champion, and USA Judge. Coach Nick currently serves the T&T community additionally as a Team USA Coach, the NC State Chair and the DMT Representative on the USA Gymnastics Elite Committee.
Coach Trevor
Coach Trevor is a world class, elite level athlete that has represented Team USA at 3 World Championship events. Trevor WON the 2021 national championship title for USA Men's Double Mini Trampoline as well as the 2022 Pan American Championship title for team USA.
Coach Carver
Coach Carver is a USTA national champion in the sport of trampoline and tumbling and is an expert in helping athletes reach for the stars with each new day. As a sernior elite member of our competition team, Coach Carver leads by example the pillars of hardwork, dedication, and sportsmanship.
Coach Grace
As an elite level athlete, Coach Grace works to help bring the athletes around her to higher heights as she models the way of attitude, focus, and resilience. As an athlete, Grace won 6th in the world at in 2021 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Coach Grace is also the 2022 Natioinal Champion in Synchro Trampoline and the 2022 Individual Sr Bronze Medalist on Women's DMT.
Coach Jen
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As the face of the front office and the smile at the front door, Coach Jen works everyday to make training at Carolina Elite an amazing experience.
Coach Jen wants every athlete to know that they are special, loved, and can achieve their biggest dreams!
Coach Aaron
Coach Aaron is one of the top competitors in North Carolina having recently mobilized to the elite level of the sport. He has competed multiple times for Team USA and has earned 3 national medals. He is also a certified T&T Judge for USA Gymanstics.
Coach Kristen
Coach Kristen has been teaching gymnastics for 8 years and is an expert in early childhood education. Coach Kristen brings a fresh perspective, incredible experience, and unlimited smiles to each of her classes!
Coach Emma
Coach Emma is an alumni of the Carolina elite competition team, a state champion in T&T, and one of our newest team members to the Carolina elite coaching staff!
Coach Stacey
Coach Stacey may only teach part-time as a substitue coach when the team is away, but her knowledge and expertise are top notch! As a form athlete, judge, and EMT, Coach Stacey brings a unique and qualified approach to leading students forward.
OUR "WHY"
Mission Statement:
Our mission at Carolina Elite is to empower our athletes and connect our community through the amazing sport of trampoline & tumbling gymnastics. Our mission is to create an atmosphere where happiness thrives and a culture where teamwork is paramount, in order that we may help our athletes grow to their fullest personal potential in skill and confidence!
Why Do We Coach?
-Impact! To make a difference in the lives of kids, our local community, and our T&T family worldwide (“it’s our purpose,” “it’s our calling”)
-Legacy! To give back to the sport that gave us so much
-Community! To pay it forward the lessons of sport – resilience, teamwork, sportsmanship
-Purpose! Because it is fulfilling to see the impact of our efforts and to watch our people grow
-Teamwork! Because we love the people we are on a mission with, shared vision and goal
-Enjoyment! Because it a fun way to be healthy
Our “Why” goes FAR beyond the paycheck
Our “Why” goes FAR beyond the trophies
Our “Why” goes FAR beyond the wins and losses…
Our “Why” is rooted deeply in our desire to have a positive impact on the lives of those around us because we see so clearly the incredible potential and immeasurable self-worth within each and every child. Gymnastics is the wonderful tool to get them to see that beautiful treasure within.