| About
Technique Gymnastics Technique is where kids ages 18
months to 22 years build athletic skills and confidence while
enthusiastic staff encourages self-esteem and skill development.
Our programs allow kids of all
abilities to participate in gymnastics,
cheer, tumbling, kids fitness programs and a variety of other
fun activities. We do have both girls and boys USA
competitive gymnastics teams for those athletics wanting to
compete.
HISTORY
Technique
was founded in 1992 and opened the doors to the
West Coast's largest and safest gym in August
1996. Owners Jim and Alice Welch envisioned a
place where people could learn in a safe facility
and positive teaching and learning environment.
ABOUT OUR
PROGRAMS
Endorsing
a positive environment that always encourages
participation, our programs help children become
aware of the great things they can accomplish.
The majority of our programs are non-competitive
and divided by age and skill level to be
developmentally appropriate. Children are
encouraged to work toward their individual goals
and enjoy their personal successes. By teaching
the most current and safest techniques, students
develop a strong foundation that allows them to
go as far as their interest and ability allows.
Our
Staff
Our staff
includes some of the highest trained and most
qualified instructors anywhere! From the
recreational through the Olympic level, coaches
are trained and certified in First Aid, CPR and
Safety. Safety training is administered through
the governing body of the sport. While they are
members of USAG and numerous other professional
organizations, Technique's main requirement for
the staff is that they love children!
Staff
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Josh Allan |
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Josh Allan was a
competitive gymnast at Technique for six
years. After high school, he joined
the Marine Corps and then came back to
Technique following his time in the armed
forces. When he is not working
hard at the gym, Josh enjoys taking
classes at the Folsom Karate Academy and
spending time in the great outdoors while
mountain biking and rock climbing. |
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Mary Denvir |
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Mary is
Technique's Marketing Coordinator.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts
from the University of Notre Dame and
received her Masters of Education from
the University of Miami, FL. Mary
competed gymnastics for seven years at
Reigel Ridge YMCA in Milford, New Jersey. |
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Regina Friedrich |
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Regina helps
coordinate Technique's Birthday Parties
and also works in the KinderGym.
She enjoys listening to music, playing
soccer and watching the Sacramento Kings
when she is not working hard at the gym. |
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Tara
Gilmore |
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A former National
Elite gymnast, Tara has been coaching for
over 16 years and brings outstanding
gymnastics experience to Technique.
She works with the Pre Olympic
Development Gymnasts, otherwise known as
the POD Gymnasts. Tara also helps coach
the teams as well as choreograph floor
routines. When Tara is not in
the gym, she is either working as a
realtor for ERA Realty Center or judging
for NAWGJ. In addition, she likes
to spend her spare time cooking her
favorite foods.
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Lisa Eaton-Poarch |
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The Women's Team
Head Coach, Lisa Eaton-Poarch, holds a
B.S. in Physical Education and Health
Studies from California State University
at Sacramento. Lisa is a
credentialed and tenured teacher for the
San Juan School District and holds
certifications in CPR, Advanced First
Aid, Water Safety and she is Safety
Certified by USAG. As a former
Level 10 competitive gymnast, she has
competed at the State and National Level. A
Professional member of USA Gymnastics,
Lisa has 23 years of coaching experience
under her belt. Her many
accomplishments include being the Beam
and Floor coach for the 1991 Silver Medal
World's Team member and a 1992 Olympian,
Michelle Campi. She was also the
first U.S. coach to have a gymnast
compete a full twisting salto on the beam
in international competition.
Lisa's
expertise led to her being chosen as a
specialist to present the 1988 and 1992
compulsory routines at coaches clinics.
She has worked with USA National staff
coaches and former Olympians as well as
foreign national team coaches. She
believes that play and hard work are
essential for happy, healthy children.
In
her spare time, Lisa enjoys good coffee,
Sunday brunch, shopping, watching her
husband's band perform and roller
coasters!
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Ashley Gillett |
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Ashley is a Sports
Acrobatic Coach at Technique. You
can always spot her working with all of
the athletes who are performing daring
acrobatics out on the spring floor! |
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Amanda Johansen |
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Before joining the
staff at Technique, Amanda was a
competitive gymnast for 8 years and
competed in the Level 9 State Gymnastics
Competition during her senior year of
high school. She moved to
Sacramento in 2002 to attend California
State University at Sacramento and is
majoring in Kinesiology. With over
4 years of coaching experience, Amanda's
gymnastics talent is helping out little
ones in both the KinderGym and Girls
Recreational Gymnastics Programs. When Amanda
is not coaching at Technique, she enjoys
snowboarding in the winter and relaxing
by water in the summer.
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Mark Holtzclaw |
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Mark Holtzclaw has
been both a compulsory and optional coach
at Technique for seven years. At
California State University at
Sacramento, he competed USGF Class I and
worked on a degree in physical education.
As a gymnast for CSUS, he was named
All-American in 1992 and was a National
Collegiate Champion on Floor. In
addition, Mark was a member of the 1993
NorCal All-Star Team vs. the University
of Moscow. Mark's hobbies are
collecting Olympic Memorabilia and
watching a whole lot of television.
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Trayce Lynn
Hargrove |
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Although she didn't
start her gymnastics career until the age
of 9, Trayce's natural talent and
athleticism helped her become a Level 9
gymnast. She received a scholarship
to Sacramento State University and
competed gymnastics there for 3
years. During this time, the
Hornets took home two 2nd place finishes
and one 3rd place finish at college
nationals. She went on to graduate
from CSUS with a degree in
Kinesiology. Trayce has
been coaching gymnastics for 14 years, 6
of those years here at Technique.
Trayce is both the Girls Recreational
Program Director as well as the Pre Team
Director. When she has some
free time, she really enjoys scrap
booking, listening to music, cooking,
watching movies and spending time with
her family.
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Lisa Lee |
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Lisa Lee has been
working with the Technique Girls
Recreational Program for many
years. She has two wonderful
children and enjoys gardening and bike
riding when she has some spare
time. In addition, Lisa is a
Certified Nurse Assistant. |
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Travis Mortimeyer |
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Travis, a tumbling
instructor at Technique, competed in
gymnastics for 6 years and has been
coaching tumbling for two years.
When he is not studying for school, he
enjoys sailing and snowboarding. |
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Trevor Mortimeyer |
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Trevor is one of
Technique's tumbling coaches.
Currently, he is a student at Sac State
and is a member of their nationally
ranked cheer squad. He has a great
amount of tumbling experience and is
ready to share his knowledge with his
students. When Trevor is not
at CSUS or at Technique, he loves to play
beach volleyball.
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Whitney Slater |
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Whitney competed in
the sport of gymnastics for 10 years at
Technique. She works in the girls
recreational program, but you will also
see her in other roles at the gym because
of her vast gymnastics background.
In addition, Whitney has extensive
cheerleading knowledge and was a member
of the Sacramento State University All
Girl Cheerleading Squad. When
Whitney is not at the gym, she enjoys
reading, tumbling, shopping, and hanging
out with her friends.
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Guard Young |
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Guard
competed for Brigham Young University
from 1997 until 2000 and graduated with a
degree in Broadcast Journalism.
After graduation, he accepted an
assistant coach position at the
University of Oklahoma. During this
time period, he was a part of three NCAA
National Championship teams, three World
Championships teams and a member of the
2004 United States Olympic Team.
His wife, Alisha, was born in Redding and
has lived in Biggs, CA for 18
years. They have been married for
six years and have a two year old boy,
Tyler, who loves the gym!
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