Mark Lawrence (ML)
Mark is the Business Head of USA Sports. He holds a Masters Degree in Finance and works full-time in San Jose as the Senior Finance Director for Brocade Communications. He is an avid sports enthusiast and loves sports of all kinds. Mark has worked with kids of all ages for the past 15 years. He is active with the Boy Scouts of America and the youth organization in his church. Mark will at times teach the Sports Fitness Classes and assist wherever else he is needed. Mark is USAG Safety Certified and CPR trained.






Melinda Lawrence (Mel)
Melinda has owned and coached at USA Sports for two years now. She is USAG (United States of America Gymnastics) Safety Certified and is a Professional Member of the Governing Board of Gymnastics. Melinda is also KAT (Kinder Accreditation for Teachers) Certified to teach Pre-school gymnastics. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with an Emphasis on Early Childhood Development. Melinda is also a mother of 4 Children. Melinda was a gymnast as a child/youth and has never lost her love for the sport.






Chantel Howard (CH)
Chantel started gymnastics when she was 2 years old in the developmental program and went through the advanced recreational levels of gymnastics until the age of 13. She started coaching gymnastics in 1994. Chantel enjoys managing the office/gym and coaches developmental, recreational, pre-team, and competitive gymnastics. She loves children! She is also a professional member of USA Gymnastics, Safety Certified, KAT (Kinder Accreditation for Teachers) Certified and has attended many classes regarding Gymnastics Progressions Safety & Training and the Gymnastics Business Industry.




Donna Evans (DE)
Donna has been coaching for 12 years and loves it!!! During her time, she has coached pre-school, recreational, developmental and competitive gymnastics. She is also a professional member of USA Gymnastics and  Safety Certified. Her favorite part of coaching is seeing athletes become more self-assured as they develop new skills and have fun.









Erin Isom (EI)
Erin was a gymnast for 8 years and trained under an Olympic Coach and an Olympian. She coached for three years before going to college. Erin also coached at Brigham Young University’s Summer Gymnastics Camp, working with the youngest group of children. Erin enjoys 3 children of her own and also has an Early Childhood Teaching Degree.









Malissa Castello (MC)
Malissa has grown up in the gym. She is USAG Safety Certified and has helped choreograph many routines for our Sports Acro & Liberty classes. She enjoys teaching Kangaroo, Mighty-Mite & Stars.












Corinne Evans (CE)
Corinne has been involved in gymnastics since she was eight years old. During this time, she has been a gymnast and/or coach. She currently is training at Competitive Level 8/9, enjoys teaching levels 1-6, and is USAG Safety Certified. She believes gymnastics takes dedication and belief in yourself. Enjoy it and have fun!!!










Lisa Martinez (LM)
Lisa has been teaching dance for ten years. She has a degree in dance and many years of experience. Her specialty is Ballet, Tap & Jazz. Teaching children ages 3 years old to twelve years old is her forte’. Lisa has two children of her own and is loved by many little dancers.











Phil Faulisi (PF)
Phil started his career in the early 1980’s as a professionally trained classical dancer at the University of Rochester in up state New York. He is the former co-founder/owner of Dance Unlimited in Morgan Hill, CA. Phil has trained and performed with Cirque San Jose, and has coached competitive levels and recreational dance and gymnastics for over 20 years. He is a USAG Professional Member, Safety Certified and trained in CPR/First Aid.








Kayla Loving Scott (KS)
Kayla has been doing gymnastics for eight years. She is currently on the Gilroy High School team. She trained to be a coach under former Olympian Li Lu. She is very dedicated to the gymnastics and likes to see hard work and discipline pay off.











Amy Oelrich (AO)
Amy is really excited to be a part of USA Sports. She loves working with her students and watching them grow and succeed. She has taught pre-school through high school aged children for 14 years. She participated in and loved gymnastics as a child.











Ashlee Valenzano (AV)
I am Ashlee and I have been doing gymnastics for 8 years.  I love teaching gymnastics.  I am Safety Certified and an Instructor member of USA Gymnastics.  I also love kids.  My favorite classes to teach are Pre-School.












Arnell Anderson (AA)
I am constantly involved in Fitness and love working with children. I have a B.S. in Physical Education (Secondary Education) from BYU with a Minor in Health. In college, I played for the Rugby Team for 2 years. I also have my Masters in Diverse Learning. I currently work as a Financial Analyst for a major corporation. I have taught 4 years as a Secondary Education Teacher and coached High School Basketball and High School Football.








Jillian Rios (JR)
I have been doing gymnastics since I was 7 years old.  I was on the Junior Olympic Team for about 5 years.  I trained at USA Sport Connection (gym before USA Sports) and Santa Cruz Sports Central.  I love coaching and working with kids.  I have been coaching since I was 14 and I’m 18 now.  I’m attending Gavilian College to become a Special Education Teacher.  I am Safety Certified and an Instructor member of USA Gymnastics.








Jose Ornelas (JO)
My name is Jose Ornelas I have been dancing for 6 years. I danced in high school all types such as hip hop, modern, ballet, jazz, and lyrical. I am currently in 3 dance teams and have been with them for over a year and they have given me such a great experience in dance. I have taught dance teams and side classes, mainly hip hop choreography.