Our Staff
About Coach Nastia
Originally from Belarus, Nastia’s journey in gymnastics began at a young age, where she immersed herself in every aspect of the sport. Her dedication and talent led her to represent her gym and country in regional and international competitions, competing on a global stage and developing the discipline and resilience that still define her today.
After moving to the United States, Nastia shifted her focus to trampoline and tumbling, achieving Elite status at just 15 years old. Coaching quickly became a natural extension of her athletic career. She began coaching at 14 and discovered early on that her true passion wasn’t just performing skills — it was teaching them.
Over the years, Nastia ran a successful gymnastics program, mentoring athletes and developing teams long before opening her own facility. In 2012, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business, combining her athletic background with strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills. In 2017, she brought her vision to Millstone, building what is now a thriving and supportive gymnastics community.
As the founder and director, Nastia is deeply committed to creating more than just strong athletes — she strives to build confident, disciplined, and happy children. Her greatest joy is watching athletes walk out of the gym having learned something new, recharged from their school day, and excited to be part of a team that feels like family.
Now a proud mom of three energetic boys who love to flip and grow up in the gym environment, Nastia understands firsthand the importance of a positive, structured, and inspiring space for children. Gymnastics isn’t just her profession — it’s her lifelong passion and her home.
About Head Coach Natasha
Born and raised in Gomel, Belarus, Natasha discovered her passion for trampoline at just nine years old. Originally training in gymnastics, she quickly transitioned to focus exclusively on trampoline — a decision that would launch an extraordinary international career.
Her talent, discipline, and relentless work ethic propelled her to the top of the sport. Natasha consistently earned first-place finishes at state, regional, and national competitions before rising onto the world stage. She captured gold medals at multiple World Cups, European Cups, and World Championships, establishing herself as one of the elite athletes in the world.
In 2000, Natasha proudly represented Belarus at the Sydney Olympic Games, where she finished an impressive fifth in the world — a testament to her precision, composure, and competitive excellence at the highest level of sport.
Today, as our Head Coach, Natasha brings that same championship mindset to every athlete she trains. Her coaching philosophy blends technical mastery, discipline, and mental strength, while fostering confidence and resilience in each athlete. She leads our competition teams with passion, structure, and an unwavering commitment to excellence — inspiring the next generation to dream big and train with purpose.
About Coach Vita
Coach Vita was born, raised, and worked in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan. At just 4.5 years old, her father introduced her to the gym, where she instantly fell in love with the sport of tumbling.
As an athlete, Coach Vita achieved remarkable success, earning the title of Master of Sports of the USSR in Power Tumbling, as well as becoming a champion and multi-time winner of republican competitions. Her greatest pride, however, lies in the accomplishments of her athletes. Under her leadership, her power tumbling team dominated as the strongest in Kazakhstan for more than five years, consistently reaching the top of the podium both nationally and internationally.
Coach Vita believes trampoline, gymnastics, and tumbling are exceptional sports, fostering friendships, discipline, and the thrilling ability to “fly.” She shares that the feeling of flying is a privilege shared only by birds and trampoline, gymnastics, and tumbling athletes.
About Coach Gabi
A lifelong Millstone resident, Gabi’s passion for gymnastics began at just three years old. She went on to train as a competitive artistic gymnast for 10 years, building a strong technical foundation and deep understanding of the sport. After graduating from The Peddie School, she earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology, continuing to coach throughout her college years and strengthening her connection to athlete development both mentally and physically.
Gabi brings extensive experience coaching athletes at every stage — from Parent & Me classes to high-level competitive team members. She has a special talent for meeting each athlete exactly where they are, whether teaching foundational basics or refining advanced skills. Her versatility allows her to work confidently with gymnasts, cheerleaders, dancers, and acro athletes, including aerial and specialty skill development.
Since joining the GSTA family in 2022, Gabi has become an essential leader within the program. She runs the GSTA Home Team program, coaches both recreational and competitive athletes, and now plays a key role behind the scenes — overseeing scheduling, enrollment, and daily gym operations.
Gabi’s combination of coaching expertise, organizational leadership, and genuine care for every athlete makes her an invaluable part of GSTA. She remains deeply committed to building confident, strong, and inspired athletes both on and off the floor.
About Coach Courtney
Courtney, a lifelong resident of Robbinsville, New Jersey, discovered her passion for gymnastics early in life. She competed as a gymnast for 10 years, developing her skills and love for the sport.
After graduating from Robbinsville High School, Courtney continued her academic journey at the University of Delaware, where she earned a degree in Psychology.
For the past 10 years, she has shared her expertise and enthusiasm by coaching children of all ages, from preschoolers to competition team athletes. Courtney finds immense joy in watching children fall in love with gymnastics and witnessing the excitement on their faces when they master a new skill.
About Coach Jackie
Coach Jackie grew up in Robbinsville, New Jersey, where she began her gymnastics journey at the age of three. She competed throughout high school, showcasing her dedication to the sport. In addition to gymnastics, Jackie was a cheerleader during her high school years and even cheered briefly at West Virginia University.
She graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in social work and now works with children and families in Mercer County, helping to make a positive impact in her community.
Coach Jackie is thrilled to share her love for gymnastics with young athletes, helping them improve their skills while ensuring they have fun along the way.
About Coach Jenelle
Coach Jenelle is a college student at Rutgers University majoring in Journalism and Media Studies. She began gymnastics at age 3 and reached Level 10 by 15, qualifying for the 2021 Junior Olympic Nationals. A graduate of Freehold Township High School, she helped lead her team to three consecutive NJSIAA state championships.
After high school, she brought her athletic talent to Temple University, where she cheered for two years. With more than three years of coaching experience, Coach Jenelle loves sharing her knowledge and supporting the GTSA family.
About Coach Maggie
Coach Maggie has lived in Millstone for most of her life and began her journey in trampoline and tumbling at just four years old at Garden State Trampoline Academy, where she trained under Coach Nastia and Coach Natasha.
As a competitive athlete, Maggie progressed through the program to Level 9, earning both State and Regional Champion titles while proudly representing GSTA. Throughout her years as an athlete, she developed strong technical skills and a deep appreciation for the dedication and perseverance required to succeed in the sport.
For Maggie, Garden State Trampoline Academy has always been more than just a gym — it has been a second home. She valued the relationships she built with her coaches and teammates and loved the sense of accomplishment that came with learning new skills and reaching new goals.
After spending a year as a Coach-in-Training, Maggie is now excited to step into her role as a coach. She enjoys helping young athletes learn the same skills she once worked hard to achieve. Most of all, Maggie loves seeing the smiles on athletes’ faces as they gain confidence, have fun, and discover a love for the sport she grew up with.
About Coach Brian
Coach Brian grew up in Robbinsville, New Jersey, where he began tumbling at the age of 10. At 12, he started cheerleading and quickly progressed to Level 6. During high school, he expanded his training into diving and gymnastics, ultimately achieving Level 10 in power tumbling.
Brian is currently pursuing a degree in Aviation Flight Technology at Mercer County Community College, with the goal of becoming a commercial pilot. His discipline and commitment to excellence extend beyond athletics and into his academic and professional aspirations.
He began coaching tumbling at 18 and is passionate about helping athletes develop strong fundamentals, confidence, and a love for the sport. Coach Brian is dedicated to creating a positive environment where athletes can grow, progress, and have fun.
About Coach Jada
Jada has been involved in gymnastics from a young age, building a strong technical foundation that later shaped her competitive cheerleading career. She was a member of World Cup All Stars for nearly three years and cheered for four consecutive years at Freehold Township High School, where she trained and competed at a high level.
After graduating, Jada gained two years of experience teaching gymnastics to children, further developing her coaching skills. Her combined background in gymnastics and competitive cheer gives her a well-rounded understanding of strength, technique, and performance.
Through coaching, Jada discovered a true passion for working with children and inspiring the next generation of athletes. She is dedicated to helping each athlete grow in confidence, skill, and love for the sport.
About Coach Cassidy
Graduate from Towson University who studied Criminal Justice. During her time there, she captained Towson’s cheerleading team. Her passion for gymnastics began when she was three, and she competed up until she was fourteen. She began cheering soon after and has loved helping all ages with tumbling for over 8 years. She is thrilled to be a part of the GSTA family and looks foward to empowering children to achieve their highest potential!
About Coach Tracey
Coach Tracey brings a wealth of experience to GSTA as a former Level 10 competitive gymnast with over 10 years of coaching experience in both competitive and recreational gymnastics.
In addition to her gymnastics background, Coach Tracey is a dedicated Registered Nurse, currently working with Hackensack Meridian Health. She is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association, showcasing her commitment to both health and safety.
Tracey loves watching her daughter compete for Garden State Trampoline and is passionate about inspiring and guiding young gymnasts as they work toward achieving their goals.
About Coach Rebecca
Becca found her love of tumbling when she was 3 and her parents signed her up for acro classes. She competed in cheerleading for 5 years and competed in dance for 10 years which allowed her to let her love for tumbling and acro grow. Tumbling became Rebecca’s outlet, allowing her to express herself. It brings Becca great joy to be able to share her love of the sport and watch the kids learn, enjoy, and love gymnastics. Coaching classes brings joy to Becca’s day allowing her to see all our athletes enjoy every second of the class.
About Coach Kelsey
Kelsey discovered her love for gymnastics at a very young age. After competing for a few years, she decided to switch to competitive cheer at her high school. She competed at the state, regional, and national levels. Using her previous experience of coaching gymnastics, Kelsey is excited to be part of the GSTA staff and continue to help children learn and grow inside and outside of the gym!
About Coach Kira
About Coach Melissa
Melissa discovered her love for the sport of gymnastics at the young age of three and her love for coaching at the age of 13. After competing in USAG Artistic gymnastics for twelve years, she continued couching through college and into her adult life until she started a family. In addition to her gymnastics background, Melissa is an elementary school teacher and has a passion for helping children do their best in and out of the classroom. She is excited to get back into the gym and join the GSTA family to help children have fun and perform to their fullest potential in the gym.
About Coach Vanessa
This passion led Vanessa to join the USAIGC competition team, where she competed for four years. Even after stepping away from competition, her enthusiasm for gymnastics never faded. She knew she wanted to become a coach and share her love for the sport with others.
Vanessa finds joy in coaching young gymnasts and takes pride in helping her students feel accomplished and confident in their abilities.
About Fran
My career started in restaurant and banquet sales. Soon after, I joined my family’s pizzeria business in North Jersey. After 8 years working in the family business, I joined Funtime America in Cliffwood as their Sales Manager and Party Director. While at Funtime America, I oversaw countless birthday parties, school events, and summer camp programs. After semi-retiring in 2019, I began looking for my next opportunity when I came across the Front Desk Assistant at Garden State Trampoline Academy. I am privileged, honored and very happy to have joined the GSTA Team and look forward to seeing all our athletes at the gym!
About Coach Brittany
Brittany graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Mathematics. After which she taught at Bishop Ahr High School for 3 years when she decided to change careers. Brittany then graduated from Drexel University ACE program with a bachelor’s in Nursing. Brittany has been an RN at St. Peter’s University Hospital in the ER and ICU for the last 6 years. Brittany was a high school cheerleader and coached the Bishop Ahr Varsity Cheer team to a state championship. Brittany loves children and enjoys getting to flip around and teach others to share that passion!
When she’s not at the gym or the hospital, Brittany enjoys spending her time with her two sons; Logan and Sean. She loves Black Bear Lake and GSTA!
About Coach Leah
Coach Leah discovered her love for gymnastics and trampoline at the tender age of 9 years old and has been in love with the sport ever since! As a member of the Senior National Team for USAG Trampoline, Coach Leah has competed around the world representing Team USA! Coach Leah has been working with GSTA Athletes since 2022 helping their acquire new skills and reach their goals!
About Coach Liz
Liz is a 21-year old college student from Cream Ridge, and she’s been working with children of all ages for almost ten years. She loves making gymnastics a fun, safe experience for every kid. She loves helping her students make progress and learn new things, and she encourages every kid she teaches to be the best they can be!
