Growing up, Sladyn played basketball, baseball, and football from a young age. If he wasn’t busy training or competing in tumbling, trampoline, and team sports, he was racing motocross, building ridiculous jumps, or doing flips in a gym. The hunt for adrenaline later brought him into skydiving, stunts, and parkour. A Texas boy with a wild side, his energetic personality reflects in his coaching – whether it’s Little League, swim, gymnastics, or parkour. His passion for life is what drives him. He’s a small-town kid with a dream that brought him all the way to sunny California. YEE-HAW!
Greg has been actively involved in the gymnastics community for over 20 years. As a dad of a competitive gymnast, he participated in community events and developed an appreciation and passion for the sport. Working in a school setting, he took charge of facility management and IT for 3 campuses. Working with and around children from Pre-K to middle school provided a unique awareness and insight into today’s youth. As a systems engineer and consultant at Lockheed Martin and Boeing, he worked his way up to project manager and led a team abroad. His skill set has been perfectly groomed for Legacy Gymnastics Academy. With his insight, experience, and familiarity with the sport plus a knowledgeable, professional team backing him, LGA will be a success!
Tina honed her coaching skills in the classroom over many years! As an educator, her goals were to build confidence in kids and interact with families in a positive way. Aside from her teaching and one-to-one tutoring duties, she took on active leadership roles in curriculum, the school’s accreditation process, and coordinating and managing standardized testing. During summers, she gained valuable experience working in the front office, serving staff and parents with contagious optimism. Tina brings her fine-tuned planning and organizational skills, an innovative and creative approach, and polished communication skills to LGA.
Coach Toni brings over 15 years of coaching experience to the gymnastics floor. A southern Utah native, she was raised in the sport, growing up in the gym where her mother coached competitive gymnastics. Her background includes both gymnastics and high school cheerleading, and her passion for athletic development has only grown over the years. Toni is currently pursuing a degree in Spanish and Sports & Recreation Leadership. She and her husband, a U.S. Naval officer, relocated to San Diego three years ago. In 2024, they celebrated the arrival of their first child, Titan.
Brianna is a passionate psychology student at Southwestern Community College, where she is dedicated to understanding the intricacies of the human mind and the ways it shapes our interactions. With a particular interest in child psychology, Brianna dreams of making a positive impact in the lives of children, helping them navigate their emotions and experiences. She hopes to create a unique bond with each student at Legacy!
Beyond her academic pursuits, she finds joy in expressing herself through painting and drawing. When she’s not studying or creating art, Brianna enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog Lucky, reading a good book, and trying different food spots!
Ava was born and raised here in San Diego. She has been a gymnast her whole life and is currently on Eastlake High School’s Varsity Gymnastics Team and Varsity Cheer Team. Ava LOVES going to the beach, taking pictures of everything, and being outdoors. As much as she enjoys doing gymnastics, she genuinely enjoys helping others grow into the gymnasts they aspire to be.
With nitrous oxide in his blood and adrenaline in his soul, Lysander, aka “Stitch,” was born and raised here in San Diego, specifically National City, and has been a pillar of the Parkour community since its inception back in 2007. He graduated SDSU in 2012 with a degree in Kinesiology, emphasis in PE, and has worked with several gyms in SD and LA building up his unique blend up of tips, tricks, and drills for all movement skills whether it’s traditional tumbling, parkour, artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, as well as circus arts and stunt work. He loves being able to share his knowledge and be an inspiration to the athletes at LGA!
When he’s not in the gym, he is a car enthusiast who likes to attend coffee meets and track days. He has 2 fur babies, a tuxedo cat named Po, and a Shiba Inu puppy named Aki (full name is Aki-Taki-Tuna).
Kali was born in San Diego. As a little girl, Kali was always dancing and flipping; her passion for gymnastics ignited at an early age. Enrolled at a local gym, she quickly developed her skills and sought new challenges. This drive led her to join Allstar Elite Cheerleading where she further honed her talent. During high school, Kali continued to excel, earning a spot on the varsity cheerleading team for 4 years.
After graduating, Kali’s love for cheerleading remained strong. Inspired by her own experiences, she decided to give back to the sport by becoming a cheer coach. Through her coaching, she aims to inspire the next generation of athletes, sharing her knowledge and passion for cheerleading & tumbling. As much as she loves teaching tumbling and cheer, Kali also loves weightlifting , going on hikes, and anything to keep her active.
She was born and raised in San Diego. Nicole’s love for gymnastics grew as a little girl which blossomed into a love for teaching. After moving on from being a competitive gymnast for 8 years, she now enjoys teaching young gymnasts who fall in love with the sport, just how she did. She is currently a student in college with a goal to become a therapist for our veterans. In her free time, her hobbies range from reading books to going out and spending time with her family and friends.
Madison, also known as Coach Madi, grew up in California and has loved gymnastics since a young age. She trained for 8 years and began coaching at age 16. After a short break, she returned to the gym and realized how much she enjoys helping athletes flourish. Coach Madi brings positive energy and encouragement to every class. She loves helping gymnasts build skills, confidence, and excitement about their progress. Her goal is to create a fun, supportive environment where kids feel excited to learn and ready to come back each week. Outside the gym, Madi plans to start her own business, using the same passion and hard work she brings to coaching.
Kenia was born in Los Angeles, but grew up in San Diego. She is committed to San Diego State University, earning her bachelor’s degree in sociology. She has been doing gymnastics since age 6, and is fulfilling her dream of coaching little ones, creating a positive, fun environment customized for each athlete and their abilities.
Mariel was born in San Diego and raised in Tijuana. She’s currently studying in Chula Vista, earning a degree in business. Her interest in gymnastics began at 6 years old, and she didn’t stop practicing until her last year of high school. She loves staying at the gym after classes, especially to play around on bars, trampoline, and beam.
Luis was born in Bakersfield, but lived most of the time in San Diego and Tijuana. The circus captured his attention at a young age! A passion for acrobatics and everything to do with the circus emerged! He started with the trampoline, and in a short time, he learned flips and twists, while developing coordination, balance, and agility. It was something that came easily to him. He continued with juggling; it took time, but he got the hang of it. He practices on the trapeze and continues to improve. His latest new hobby is playing the trumpet.
Cheerleading has been a lifelong passion of Jenn’s—one that began over 15 years ago when she first stepped onto the sidelines as a young athlete. From the moment she joined her first squad, she knew this sport would always hold a special place in her heart. Today, she’s incredibly grateful to be living the dream, not just as a cheer coach, but as someone who gets to share the journey with her husband and kids.
Over the past year, she has had the privilege of coaching at Coronado Cheer, Pershing Middle School, and Point Loma. Each of these programs has allowed her to work with amazing young athletes, watching them grow in skill, confidence, and team spirit. Her goal has always been more than teaching stunts and routines—it’s about inspiring and motivating the next generation to truly love the sport the way she always has.
Cheerleading teaches the value of hard work, dedication, and resilience. Whether preparing for a competition or cheering from the sidelines, she aims to create an environment where athletes feel supported, empowered, and proud of what they accomplish—both individually and as a team. Being able to coach and share this lifelong passion is truly a dream come true. Cheerleading shaped who she is, and she’s excited to continue giving back to the sport that gave her so much.
Cris coaches cheer at LGA. He has lived in San Diego his entire life, not really being into any sports, but took a chance at Competitive All-Star Cheer. He fell in love with it and continued to do it for 6 years which allowed him to travel around the country. While in All-Star Cheer, he traveled to Florida many times; 3 of those memorable times were competing at Worlds. He is hoping to lead his athletes to their goals and for them come to share the same love he feels for the sport!
Laisha brings 9 years of cheerleading experience, serving as a team captain, which helped develop strong leadership skills and an ability to motivate others. Her path to LGA was inspired by a passion for coaching and mentoring young athletes in a positive, encouraging environment, making sure each individual is getting the help they need. As a coach, she focuses on building confidence, discipline, and a love for movement while supporting athletes’ physical and mental growth. Outside of the gym, she stays active and is always open to trying new activities such as gym training, Pilates, yoga, hiking, and more. She is currently pursuing an RN with plans to specialize in dermatology.
Coach Albert has four years of experience coaching and training in parkour, developing a strong foundation in technique, tricks, and flips. Drawn to LGA by the gym’s amazing energy and positive environment, he brings that same enthusiasm into every class. Coach Albert is passionate about creating a fun, engaging atmosphere where athletes can learn and grow with confidence. Outside the gym, he enjoys boxing, baseball, and reading comic books, which reflect his love for movement, competition, and creativity.
