Dothan, Alabama
Dothan Gym Director
Director of Marketing
Sabrina Stephens
Sabrina is the Director of our Dothan location and helps keeps operations running. She is a welcome face to many parents and students and always happy to help families as needed. Sabrina is the face behind social media, organizing gym events, community events and working with local media. Her background in marketing and desire to see this sport grow in her home state is strong.
She advocates for our athletes at all facilities and desires to see continued growth in our programs at Montgomery, Dothan and Troy. Sabrina has been part of the gymnastics community for nearly a decade and strives to see others come to love this sport also.
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sabrina@unitedgymstarsancheer.com
marketing@unitedgymstarsandcheer.com
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"Where there is no struggle, there is no strength"
Optional Team Head Coach
Jarrett Ezell
Jarrett brings years of knowledge about competitive and recreation gymnastics to United. As an Optional Head Coach, he is often seen in the gym training our competitive teams Level 6 - Level 10 in order to compete their best at meets. His motivating personality keeps our athletes inspired, encouraged and ready to learn each day.
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Jarrett is a seasoned USAG Judge and is able to help see critical details that help this team thrive. He is well respected in the gymnastics community for both his judging and coaching abilities.
HUGS Team Coach; Girls and Boys Progressive Gymnastics Coach
Kelly Bowden
If you know Kelly, you know she loves her students and desires to see them grow as they learn skills and gain confidence. Kelly works with our Recreational boys and girls 6-18 years of age and you will find that she loves to see children succeed in all skill abilities.
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Coach Kelly has a huge heart for children of all abilities. She began coaching our HUGS (Hope Unites Gymnastics with Special-Athletes) Team in 2023. These athletes achieve much under Coach Kelly's guidance and proudly stand as the 2023 Alabama State HUGS Champions!
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Kelly always has a smile on her face and a word of encouragement. She loves seeing fears being met and goals being achieved.
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"If you can believe it, you can achieve it"
Pre Team & Recreational Coach
Zoey White
Zoey coaches our pre-team and prepares them well to become future competitive gymnasts. She assists on with Compulsory and Xcel team as needed and is a great well rounded asset to the United team.
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Zoey also trains young preschool gymnastics and school age gymnasts, beginner through adva. She always has a great smile on her face and kids love her positive attitude. Zoey is great with children. She is motivating and loves to see kids learn through gymnastics.
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Compulsory Team Coach
Madison McLean
Madison coaches our Level 2-3 and is a motivating coach. She has a background in gymnastics herself as a former gymnast and enjoys seeing young gymnasts succeed.
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Madison also coaches intermediate gymnastics, and assists Optional teams. You will also find her at the front desk during the day. She brings a wealth of knowledge to United.
Substitute Recreational Coach
Abby Richburg
Abby found her love of gymnastics during her 7 years as a gymnast. She remembers the love she had for this sport and enjoys seeing kids shine through gymnastics..
Coach Abby works with students ages 18 month through 18 years and is a great asset to our coaching team. She is a positive influence to her students.
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"No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind" ~Taylor Swift
Coach Substitute
Josie Varner
Josie is a Level 8 gymnast who has earned both state and regional achievements in her gymnastics career. She is a talented gymnast who coaches our Rising Stars and coaches as needed in other classes.
She is a current competitive gymnast who trains many hours at the gym as she continues to grow her own pursuits in this sport and is a strong role model for young gymnasts.
Recreational Coach
Eliabeth Maki
Elizabeth is a former competitive gymnast who recently completed her Xcel Platinum season in 2024. She is an early high school graduate, and we are honored to have her as part of our coaching team. Elizabeth is a great coach of all age gymnasts and is always kind, encouraging and eager to see students learn. She coaches recreational classes of all ages and assists with compulsory and xcel teams.
Coach Substitute/Camp Counselor
Emma Lott
Emma is a former competitive gymnast who recently completed her Level 7 season. She has state and regional achievements is a motivating coach bringing personal experience to her students. Emma substitutes as needed and helps each year during summer camp and other gym events.
Substitute Recreational Coach
Maddy Strain
Maddy joins the United team after a successful 6 ys of competitive dancing. She enjoys seeing young athletes succeed is has a great eye for form and body control. She enjoys working with children of all abilities and is a positive, encouraging coach. Coach Maddy often coaches our preschool gymnasts however she is also a great coach for all ages.​
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"Be a shining star in the darkest of nights"
Compulsory Coach
Chara Beightol
Chara joined our team with over 20 years of coaching experience. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the table as a former competitive gymnast. She has coached gymnasts of all ages including both recreational classes and team gymnasts.
Chara coaches Compulsory Levels 4-5 and also coaches many of our day classes with students of all ages. She is an encouraging coach for young gymnasts desiring to achieve their dreams. ​
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"Be your best, not someone else's and your gymnastics will be happy"
Recreational Coach
Lilah Grace Pritchett
Lilah Grace brings her person background of gymanstics and cheer to our coaching team. She began gymnastics at the age of 3 and later competed for 6 years. She ultimately landed in competitive cheer and high school cheer until she graduated high school. She loves both sports and is excited to work alongside young athletes as they work to meet their own personal goals in gymnastics, tumbling and cheer.
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"Be the reason someone smiles." ~Roy T. Bennett
Recreational Coach
Tyler Walsh
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Birthday Party Hostess
Theresa Reynolds
You'll find Theresa at birthday parties helping parents and kids have the best memories. As a mother herself, she understands the importance of your child's special day. She has a personal background as a college athlete and a professional background in marketing and social media campaigning.
Xcel Team Coach
Jenna Barnes
Coach Jenna joins our team bringing a wealth of knowledge to our team. She is currently coaching our Xcel teams and works with both compulsory and optional teams.
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Jenna motivates through positive encouragement and celebrates her athletes success.
Recreational Gymnastics Coach
Kelcie Barnes
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Cheer and Preschool Recreational Coach
Brooke Chavis
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Recreational Gymnastics Coach
Madison Threatt
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Recreational Gymnastics Coach
Melanie Threatt
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We have an amazing team of coaches and our gym family continues to grow. If you are passionate, energetic and a positive role model for young athletes...we would love
to hear from you! Click the link above or reach out!
334-284-2244