Coach Kaia keeps Champions running smoothly as our gym and office manager, and if you’ve called or stopped by, you’ve probably already met her. A Leander, TX native in her 4th year with us, she brings 14+ years of cheer (including two seasons at Angelo State and three national titles), 8½ years of coaching across cheer and gymnastics, and a preschool teaching certification she’s held since age 16. Now pursuing a degree in Secondary Education, she combines her love of cheer with her heart for teaching here at Champions, so when you’re walking up the steps, say hi; her energy and humor are as big as her experience.

Mrs. Sharonna is our Accounts Manager with 10+ years working with children from infants through high school; she cheered in high school, danced on her college pep squad, and earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Early Childhood Education from Fisk University. She and her family settled in Texas in 2015, and she’s a proud mom to one amazing son. Outside the gym, she creates handmade crystal jewelry, dances, reads, travels, writes poetry, and runs her online shop, Alesia Lynn Designs—always happiest with family.

Coach Maria has spent the past five years with ChampionsTX, bringing daily passion, energy, and dedication. A lifelong gymnastics lover, she creates a positive, supportive environment that builds skills and confidence while sharing her knowledge with the next generation. One of her greatest joys is watching her daughter, Baby Georgia, grow up in the gym community that feels like home.

Coach Kahla stepped on stage at age 3 and never looked back—over 13 years of competitive dance she earned 8 national titles, then spent 4 years in high school and all-star cheer, winning NCA and earning 2 All-American honors. She holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Texas and has been coaching athletes for 6+ years. When she’s not in the gym, she’s a professional wake surfer—still making waves, literally.

Coach Kaylie, originally from Denver, trained and competed in JO gymnastics for 13 years before continuing at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, where she became a three-time NCGA national champion and All-American on beam. Coaching since age 14, she uses gymnastics to help kids build confidence, discipline, and resilience. Now in Austin, she’s proud to be part of the ChampionsTX community, sharing her love for the sport every day.

Coach Kaitlyn is our CCA program coordinator, coaching across gymnastics, tumbling, parkour, and cheer. A Belton, TX grad raised in a military family, she started all-star at 8, became a multi-time national champion (including NCA High School Nationals) and US Worlds Trials competitor, began coaching at 11, and now leads teams and rec classes; outside the gym she loves time with her dogs Sunflower and Loki, the pool, concerts, and family.

Coach Kel, an Austin native, began in high school competing on sideline and all-star teams (Levels 2–5), then junior-coached and later cheered in college. For the past five years at Champions, he’s coached athletes of all ages, bringing energy, skill, and a deep love for the sport. He pushes athletes to grow in technique, confidence, and teamwork—making every practice a step forward.

Coach Grace is a Senior Sport Management major at UT Austin from Houston. She played soccer from ages 5–19—youth to club and even a taste of the professional level—and also competed in track, basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Now in her second year coaching at ChampionsTX, she blends athlete know-how with a teacher’s heart to build confidence, dedication, and a lifelong love of movement and teamwork.

Meet Marissa—a UT Austin senior (Marketing, McCombs) with 7+ years of all-star and school cheer who brings big energy and team spirit. For the past two years at ChampionsTX (and four years working with kids), she’s fallen in love with gymnastics too, coaching our Hot Shots kindergarten show team and helping athletes build confidence and new skills. She’s thrilled for the year ahead and can’t wait to cheer you on every step of the way!

Coach Hannah brings flips, fun, and fierce energy to the gym. She started in rec classes, worked up to competing in Xcel for several years, and with a year of coaching experience is excited to pour that love of the sport into the next generation. In her first year at ChampionsTX, she can’t wait to cheer, coach, and cartwheel alongside your kids—one fun flip at a time!

Coach Presley competed in gymnastics for 13 years—including JO Elite training under Olympian Myles Avery—and is also a multi-sport athlete and certified personal trainer. She began coaching at Champions at 16, graduated high school early, coached around the world, and has returned for another season. Now pursuing a Psychology degree at Texas State and co-founder of Shine Your Light (which provides housing, meals, and education for orphans through college), she brings energy, heart, and a passion for helping kids and families.

Coach Chelsea has been part of our ChampionsTX WAYA family for three years, specializing in our youngest athletes—from first steps to age five. With patience, creativity, and high energy, she makes classes fun and confidence-building while developing coordination and teamwork. A full-time graduate student, she loves watching little champions grow—whether it’s a first forward roll or learning to cheer for classmates.

Coach Katherine has coached with ChampionsTX since 2021—but she started here as an athlete and CCA member, and later danced at Westlake High. Now a senior at Texas State studying psychology and completing a practicum at the UT Lab School, she aims to become a child psychologist. She loves Saturday coaching and leading special events, and looks forward to another great year with our athletes and families.

Coach Asher is back for his second year at Champions—a Houston native studying Psychology and Radio/Television/Film at UT Austin, with a minor in Sports Media. After years of gymnastics and tumbling, he began coaching in high school and brings outgoing, high-energy leadership to every class. His focus is helping athletes reach their full potential—always with a smile.

Coach Proloy Azad was born in Queens, New York, and grew up in San Antonio. He graduated from UT Austin with a degree in Education; on weekdays he teaches 2nd grade and on Saturdays he coaches at ChampionsTX. At UT he trained in calisthenics and learned foundational gymnastics with help from the UT gymnastics team, and he loves the sport and working with kids—grateful for every athlete he gets to coach.

Coach Izabella, a senior at Hyde Park High School, is starting her second year coaching at ChampionsTX. A former Champions athlete herself, she loves giving back to the supportive community that shaped her by guiding young athletes the way her coaches once guided her. Her favorite part is watching athletes master new skills, grow in confidence, and celebrate each win—and she’s grateful to help them reach their goals.

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Janet Scott is the owner and founder of ChampionsTX, which she opened in 1995 to give Austin families a welcoming home for gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, and movement. A mom of three and amazing grandma to several grandbabies, she built a place where all ages and abilities can learn, laugh, and grow. Thirty years on, her mission remains the same: safe instruction, caring coaches, and a community that truly champions kids or more simply put- "Building All Around Champions".

Sydney Zych powers the behind-the-scenes engine at ChampionsTX: she trains coaches, designs curriculum, champions safety, and keeps systems sharp. A nine-year team member and proud boy mom, she makes sure every class runs smoothly and every athlete grows with confidence.