High Sierra Gymnastics Coaching Staff

Laurie Satmary is the owner of High Sierra Gymnastics.

Laurie was born in Hartford, Connecticut but has lived in the area for over 23 years.  Laurie, her husband Mike and two kids Trenton and Mckenzie have lived in Reno since 2002 moving from Truckee where Mike still works.  Her main gymnastic involvement was as a competitive cheerleader during High School at Tahoe-Truckee High School where there was a lot of tumbling in their routines.  Coach Laurie’s goal for her gymnasts is: “To learn listening skills, follow directions, be supportive of others and enjoy learning about the world of gymnastics.”

 

Laurie enjoys reading, watching gymnastics, and being with her family.

Coach Roger is the Team Program Director and the former owner of High Sierra Gymnastics. 

Coach Roger was born in Marion, Indiana.  His gymnastic experience includes three years in High School and two years in College.  He has coached gymnastics for over 26 years.  Coach Roger’s goal for his gymnasts is: “To achieve feelings of pride, confidence, accomplishment and happiness about their effort.”  Coach Roger likes traveling to new places, hike, golf and read.  He is also working hard to develop the “Perfect Margarita”! 

Coach Christin was born in Montebello, California.  She was a competitive gymnast until she turned 15.  She retired at Class 1 (currently Level 10) She has been a coaching for 18 years.  She coaches ages 1 through competitive levels.  Coach Christin’s goals for her gymnasts: “To be successful, whether it’s earning a college scholarship, making it to Level 4 State Meet, or learning a cartwheel.  I want them to set goals that are attainable and work hard to achieve them.  That is an important life skill every gymnast can benefit from no matter what their skill level is. ”  Coach Christin like to spend time with her family. Play soccer, go on outdoors adventures and just have fun and enjoy life!  Coach Christin is the Girls Team Head Coach.

Coach Patso was born in Sofia, Bulgaria.  He has been a coach for 12 years.  Coach Patso’s goal for his gymnasts is: “To be the best.”  Coach Patso likes to chill when he is not working hard at the gym.  Coach Patso coaches Level 8 - 10 Team Boys.

Coach Stephanie was born in Streator, Illinois.  She did High School gymnastics and started coaching in 1976 for a YMCA Team.  She has been here since 1992.  Coach Stephanie’s goal for her gymnasts is:" To be the best they can be and to support each of them with their personal goals.  To make a difference in each of their lives.”  Coach Stephanie like to travel, read and watch soaps operas in her free time.  Coach Stephanie coaches Level 8 - 10 Team Boys.

Coach Debi was born in Fresno, California.  She has been coaching here since February, 2005. Coach Debi’s goal for her gymnast’s:  “Perfect form and great attitudes.”  Coach Debi likes to sew, travel and run.  Coach Debi coaches preschool classes and the Level 4 Team girls.

Coach Debbie was born in Oakland, California.  Her gymnastic experience has been through her kids and husband.  She has been a gym mom, a board member of the booster club and is the previous  owner of High Sierra Gymnastics.  Coach Debbie’s goal for the gymnasts is “To grow up in a healthy environment and to become committed, responsible and caring adults.”  Coach Debbie like to garden, go hiking, do photography and be with her family.  Coach Debbie helps in the office, coaches Pre-Team Girls, and  Beginning Girls classes.

Coach Kali was born in Reno, Nevada.  She did gymnastic for 11 years and retired at Level 8.  Coach Kali started coaching in July, 2004.  Coach Kali’s goal for her gymnast’s:  “My goal is teach them the basics of gymnastics and for them to have an awesome time doing it."  Coach Kali enjoys hanging out with friends 24/7!  Snowboarding, skateboarding, and hanging out in Santa Cruz..  Coach Kali coaches Intermediate and Advance girls classes.

Coach Steven was born in Reno, Nevada.  He did gymnastics for 11 years retired at Level 10.  Coach Steven’s goal for his gymnasts is:  “ To have fun but become the best they can be; to learn that it is just as fun as it is hard and to become world class champs.”  Coach Steven enjoys Scouting, camping, rock climbing, biking, cooking, hanging out and playing with my pets.  Coach Steven coaches Beginning and Advance Beginning Boy Classes.

Coach Andrew was born in Reno, Nevada.  He has been on the High Sierra Gymnastics Team for 10 years and is a Level 10.  He has been All Round State Champion 2 times, to 9 Regional Championships and 4 National Championships.  He is the Boy’s Team Captain.  He started coaching April, 2006.  Coach Andrew’s goal for his Gymnast’s:  “Is for them to get the best out of their workout every day they come in.  Coach Andrew likes to go camping, to the movies and play other sports whenever he gets the chance.  Coach Andrew coaches Beginning Boy Classes.

Coach Ashley was born in Boulder Colorado.  She has  8 years gymnastics experience and retired as a level 6.  Coach Ashley has 4 years cheerleading experience as a all-star and high school cheerleader.  She started coaching in 2001 and started here August, 2006.  Coach Ashley’s goal for her Gymnast’s:  “To love the sport of gymnastics and to learn as much as they want to by pushing their own limits.”  Coach Ashley likes to write, run, hang out with her friends and watch football.  Coach Ashley helps coach the girls team.

Coach Danielle was born in Reno, Nevada.  She has 11 years gymnastics experience and is currently a level 8.    Coach Danielle started coaching here August, 2006.  Coach Danielle’s goal for her Gymnast’s:  “To go on and compete at High Sierra.”  Coach Danielle likes to watch movies, go swimming, horseback riding, and shopping.  Coach Danielle coaches Advance Beginning Girl classes.

Lindsay J. was born in Wyandotte, Michigan.  She started working in the office in September, 2007.  Lindsay’s foal for the office is:  “To keep it organized and to be helpful to the parents, students, and coaches.”  Lindsay enjoys shopping, scrapbooking, cooking with her roommate and taking pictures.

Coach Abbey was born in Reno, Nevada.  She was on the High Sierra Gymnastics team and retired at Level 6.  Coach Abbey started coaching in September, 2007.  Coach Abbey’s goal for her gymnast’s:  “For them to have fun while learning the fundamentals of gymnastics.”  Coach Abbey enjoys playing the harp, snowboarding, shopping, going to the movies and being amazing!

Coach Jill was born in Los Angeles, CA.  She did gymnastics for 10 years retiring at Level 8.  Coach Jill started   coaching in August, 2007.  Coach Jill’s goal for her gymnast’s:  “To have fun doing something they love, and to reach their full potential.”  Coach Jill enjoys hanging out with Coach Kali!  She loves going to the lake and coaches SYFL Cheerleading too.

Coach Lindsay was born in Fort Bragg, NC.  She retired as a Level 6 gymnast and has been coaching since 2004.  Coach Lindsay started coaching here in August, 2007.  Coach Lindsay’s goal for her gymnast’s:  “to help them become THE BEST GYMNAST they can be by providing a fun learning environment.”  Coach Lindsay is going to UNR to become a preschool teacher.