Our Staff
About Coach Nastia
Nastia, a native of Belarus, grew up in the life of gymnastics. Nastia trained in all the skills offered in gymnastics and represented her gym and Belarus in regional and international competitions. After moving to the USA she continued her career focused on trampoline and tumbling, reaching the Elite level at age 15. After discovering her love of coaching, she began forming her own team in 2012.
About Head Coach Natasha
Natasha was born and raised in the small town of Gomel, Belarus. After discovering trampoline at age 9, she shifted her focus from gymnastics and her training rapidly progressed. Consistently placing first in state, regional, and national competitions, she qualified for and won gold at many World Cups, European Cups, and World Championships. In 2000, she represented her country at the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, and earned a fifth-place finish! Now, Natalia coaches our competition teams.
About Coach Leah
Coach Leah joined GSTA in late 2021. To say Leah has been tumbling from the time she could walk would be an understatement. With over a decade of experience competing in Acro and dance, she loves to help others find their way in the sport. Some of Leah’s favorite disciplines include tumbling, hand balancing, contortion, and various Acro skills. Leah is finishing her undergraduate degree in Social Work at Rutgers. Above all else, she is mother to son, JJ, who is just branching into the sport himself.
About Coach Gabi
Gabi is a life-long Millstone resident whose love for gymnastics started when she was three, After graduating from The Peddie School, she completed her bachelors in psychology and is working towards going back to school for physical therapy. Prior to her coaching gymnastics, she was a competitive gymnast for 10 years, With over 5 years of experience in coaching gymnasts of all ages and skill level, she is always excited to share her passion for gymnastics with her students.
About Coach Courtney
Courtney is 23 years old and has graduated from University of Delaware with a degree in Psychology. She attended Robbinsville High School and has lived in Robbinsville New Jersey her whole life. She was a competitive gymnast for 10 years and has been coaching children from preschool to competition team level for the last 7 years. Courtney loves seeing children fall in love with the sport and the excitement on their face when they learn a new skill.
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!
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!
