Emily
Darte - Academy Director
Emily grew up in Illinois. She attended
L.A. Gymnastics from the age of three and completed her gymnastics
career as a competitive Level 9 gymnast. Emily moved to Colorado
in 2001. She has been coaching gymnastics for ten years.
She loves coaching all levels, especially pre-school. Emily
brings a wealth of knowledge to Encore and we are privileged to have
her with us. A member of USAG, Emily is First Aid/CPR and USAG
Safety Certified. She also holds a USAG KAT and MELPD certification.
Stephanie
Brady - Pre-School Director
Stephanie is entering her 8th year
of coaching. She is a director of the GymTotz (PreSchool) academy.
Stephanie is a key member of the Encore staff. She is both safety
certified and a professional member of the USAG. She has worked
closely with Emily and the staff to develop curriculum that is
both safe and challenging. Steph's first love is her son, Mason,
who is quite the athlete and her new baby daughter, Charlotte..
Casie
Coates - USAG Coach
Casie is instrumental in both our Recreational
and Team Programs. Having started Gymnastics at the ripe old
age of 18 months, she competed in her first level 5 meet at age 7.
She has been at it ever since. She has been coaching for 6 years,
has received both her safety certification and professional membership
in USAG, and is first aid and CPR certified. She is pursuing
a degree in Asian Studies and Alternative Medicine at Metro State
College.
