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Tonya & Coach Eric

Tonya and Coach Eric have owned and operated Force Gymnastics in Nazareth, PA, since early 2016 and were married on December 28, 2024. Tonya has a background in gymnastics, field hockey, softball, track, and competitive bodybuilding, where she placed in the top three of the heavyweight division in an Amateur NPC USA Championship competition. She attended SouthEastern Business Academy in Kissimmee, FL, has received business leadership awards, and brings years of office management experience to overseeing the gym’s entire operation. Her daughter, Taylor, a Northampton High School graduate and current NACC student, coaches Force’s lower-level team and assists with clinics and recreational programs, while her son, Tyler, earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilkes University, played on the Men’s Lacrosse Team, and currently serves in the United States Navy. Coach Eric serves as Program Director and Head Coach for the Girls Team and brings more than 25 years of coaching experience at gyms and camps across Massachusetts, Mississippi, Florida, Woodward West, and USGTC, coaching athletes from preschool through level 10, including State and Regional champions and athletes who received college scholarships; he was also named the MIAA Boys Gymnastics Coach of the Year in 2008-2009. Tonya and Eric live in Bath, PA, and enjoy spending time with their dog, Buddy, and attending music festivals.

Heather

Heather Judd has been a parent at Force Gymnastics since September 2020, when her daughter joined the team and has served as the competitive team coordinator since 2023. She lives in Pocono Township, PA, with her husband and four teenagers. Heather holds a BA from East Stroudsburg University in Fine Arts-Music with a piano performance minor and has taught private piano lessons for over 30 years. Her professional background also includes working as a library clerk for the Eastern Monroe County Public Library, as well as owning and operating a performing arts academy for several years. For the past 18 years, she has devoted her time to being a full-time mom to her very active family. You can usually find her watching her daughter compete with Force Gymnastics, or at a football field cheering on her sons. In addition to serving as a former board member for the Force Gymnastics Booster Club, Heather has also previously served on the board of directors for several organizations, including the Swiftwater Elementary Center PTO, Pocono Lively Arts Community Theater, and The Music Study Club of the Stroudsburgs. She also served as the Vacation Bible School coordinator for her church for many years.

Coach Carol

Coach Carol coaches our Xcel Teams at all levels and was a nationally ranked class 1 gymnast (today that is equal to a level 10). She has decades of experience and has been coaching gymnastics from Xcel to level 10 since her teenage years. Coach Carol has had staff training at TOPs training camps in Texas, Woodward clinics and Excalibur Level 9/10 camps. She loves drills to help gymnasts work through progressions and approaches each gymnast uniquely. When not working at KidsPeace or in the gym, Carol loves to support her grandchildren at their various sporting events. Safesport, USAG Competitive Coach, CPR and AED Certified.

• USAG Certified

Coach Connie

Coach Connie truly loves the sport of gymnastics and everything it gives back. She started gymnastics at age 10 and went on as a collegiate gymnast at East Stroudsburg. She has been coaching for 20+ years. Uneven bars was her favorite event as a gymnast and is still her favorite event to coach today. Connie has a B.S. Degree in Health and Physical Education with a Masters in Special Education. She has taught adapted physical education for 35 years and, when not coaching, Coach Connie can be found attending her youngest daughter's diving or pole vaulting meets. Safesport certified. USAG Competitive Coach certified. CPR and AED Certified.

• USAG Certified

Coach Kristin

Wanting to be just like her big sister, Kristin began taking gymnastics classes at a young age and eventually became a competitive gymnast. At the beginning of high school, though, Kristin quit competitive gymnastics. However, she used everything she had learned through the sport and applied that to two new sports, volleyball and track and field, and she ultimately received a scholarship to play volleyball in college. Her daughter’s desire to do gymnastics brought Kristin back to the sport she has always loved. While Kristin’s favorite event to compete was vault, she enjoys coaching bars the most. When she is not at the gym either coaching or watching her daughter compete, Kristin can be found at the hockey rink or baseball field cheering on her son or at school where she teaches 11th grade English. Safesport certified. USAG Competitive Coach certified. CPR and AED Certified.

• USAG Certified

Coach Vanessa

Vanessa has been with Force Gymnastics since March 2017 and began her role as Assistant Program Director in January of 2019. After 2020 Vanessa began planning Kids Fun Nights once a month, Birthday Parties and Day Camps here at Force. Vanessa was a cheerleader for 13 years and did recreational gymnastics classes since preschool. She began coaching gymnastics at 14 years old and has stuck with it ever since; her favorite event to coach is balance beam. Vanessa worked at a Girl Scout summer camp for 5 years and is a lifetime member. When the weather is nice you can find Vanessa at the river in her kayak, swimming, or hiking trails around the ABE area. Safesport certified. USAG Recreational Coach certified. CPR and AED Certified.

• USAG Certified

Coach Teresa

Teresa found her love of gymnastics through her daughter. She has always been passionate about teaching children and has spent most of her life working with kids. Teresa lives in Palmer Township with her husband and two kids. She graduated from William Paterson University with a degree in Psychology and Sociology and has an associate degree in Early Childhood Education. Teresa loves to travel with her family and when she’s not in the gym you can probably find her with a camera in her hand. Safesport certified. USAG Competitive Coach certified. CPR and AED Certified.

• AED Certified

Melissa

Missy began her career at Force Gymnastics as a receptionist in 2013 and fell in love with the energy and atmosphere. As a mother, Missy saw the importance of being a part of a business focused on empowering children in a positive environment. Utilizing her financial background, Missy is now the Billing Administrator and Office Manager for Force Gymnastics. When she's not at the gym, you can find her at her husband and children's sporting events or running her own tax business. Safesport certified. CPR and AED Certified.

• Safesport Certified

Coach Crystal

Crystal is new to the gymnastics world, but has always been intrigued by the agility and flexibility of gymnasts. Crystal enjoys physical fitness and eating well. She enjoys music, gardening, bird watching, cooking, spending time with friends and family, helping others, old movies, laughing and having fun, and learning new things. Crystal also likes doing crossword puzzles as a way to decompress and build her vocabulary. Safesport certified. USAG Recreational Coach certified. CPR and AED Certified.

• USAG Certified

Coach Taylor

Taylor did competitive gymnastics for 11 years with Force, finishing her last season as a Level 9 gymnast. Taylor now coaches for Force as an Xcel Silver, Xcel Gold, Level 4, and Devo/Pre-Team coach. When she is not at school or working she loves spending time with her friends and family. Safesport certified. USAG Competitive and Recreational Coach certified. CPR and AED Certified.

• USAG Certified

Coach Allison

I'm Coach Allison! I did gymnastics for around 2-3 years, but I have lots of experience with various styles of dance including mostly ballet but also jazz, acro, and some tap! Outside of the gym, I am involved with my school's varsity track team, marching band, and theater department. I love to run, read, work out, and spend time with my family and friends. I love teaching and after high school I plan to get a degree in education to become a science teacher! Safesport, CPR and AED Certified.

• CPR Certified

Coach Kristy

Kristy has loved gymnastics since she was a little girl. She has worked with preschool and elementary age children her entire life and enjoys being a part of their growth and development. She lives on a farm in Plainfield Township with her family. She has three children; two are adults and her youngest is a competitive gymnast at Force. She enjoys watching her daughter compete and grow as a gymnast and that has impacted her desire to become a coach at Force. She also works full time for her local school district. Aside from her family, Kristy’s greatest love is camping with family and friends and traveling in her RV. Safesport certified. USAG Recreational Coach certified. CPR and AED Certified.

• USAG Certified

Coach Vanessa P

Vanessa P has been involved in cheerleading and tumbling since she was 5 years old. After spending many years on the mat as an athlete, she discovered her passion for helping others learn and grow in the sports she loves. Vanessa now coaches cheerleading at NAA and tumbling at Force Gymnastics. One of her favorite parts about coaching at Force is watching athletes work toward their goals, gain new skills, and see the excitement on their faces when they accomplish something they have been working so hard for. Outside of coaching, Vanessa is an Elementary Education major at Kutztown University, where she is working toward a career in teaching and inspiring young students. Vanessa is SafeSport certified, USAG Recreational Coach certified, and CPR/AED certified.

• USAG Certified

Coach Ciara

Ciara has been coaching in the Recreational Program at Force since 2017. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Science in Childhood Education from Ithaca College in 2023 and 2024, respectively. She was a competitive and recreational gymnast throughout her childhood and has several years' experience in tumbling and dance to supplement her coaching. You may also find her doing her (unofficial) Resident Chalkboard Artist duties at the gym! Safesport certified. USAG Recreational Coach certified. CPR and AED Certified.

• USAG Certified

Coach Katrina

Although Katrina did gymnastics as a kid, she found her true love of the sport through her daughter. She has been a middle school Spanish teacher for 20 years and is passionate about working with kids. She has studied abroad in Spain, Costa Rica, and Peru, which sparked her love of travel. Katrina resides in Forks Township with her husband, her two sons and daughter. She graduated from Susquehanna University where she ran cross country and she has a Master's degree from Rutgers University. When she is not in the gym you can probably find her snuggling her 3 doodles, watching her kids play sports, and spending time with friends. Safesport certified. USAG Recreational Coach certified. CPR and AED Certified.

• USAG Certified

Coach Alexa

I have been dancing since I was 2, doing gymnastics since I was 7, and cheerleading for 3 years. I also did the school play, basketball, volleyball, and cross country from 4th-8th grade, and track and field from 4th grade through freshman year of college. I’m an active member at church, including singing and teaching religious education. I put family and religion first. I’ve been teaching kids as a dance / tumbling assistant since 7th grade. I have a degree in applied medical sciences and surgical technology and have been a surgical assistant for 8 years. I would like to be a vet as my next career. I’ve been working at Force since summer of 2015. I enjoy teaching kids and watching them grow, expand and achieve new goals and skills. I met my best friend through Force! When I’m not at the gym I spend time with my cats and loved ones. USAG Recreational Coach certified. CPR and AED Certified.

• USAG Certified

Coach Megan

I have done cheer and tumbling since I was 4. Tumbling has always been one of my favorite things about the sport. As I got older I realized I loved helping the younger kids. Now I'm a coach at Platinum Rec Competitive Cheer. One thing I love about coaching at Force is learning more about gymnastics and tumbling, and seeing how excited the kids are to be there and growing their skills. Outside of work, I like making short films, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. Safesport, CPR and AED Certified.

• CPR Certified

Coach Bethany

I’m currently taking a course and I will officially be certified for AED, First Aid, and CPR on October 17. And I did gymnastics for 9 years.

• CPR Certified

Coach Mallory

I am coach Mallory! I did gymnastics for about 6 years, followed by an additional 3 years of just tumbling. Here at force, I coach recreational gymnastics and tumbling classes! One thing I love about working at force is seeing how much fun the kids have when they come to class! They are always excited to learn and try new things and I love seeing how proud they are when they complete new skills! Outside of work I love to stay active, spend time with my friends and family, and travel! In my near future I plan to attend college to become a pediatric physical therapist.

• CPR Certified

Coach Jabari

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Coach Olivia

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Coach Heidi

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• CPR Certified

Coach Mollie

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• CPR Certified