Coaches & Staff
Conroe Staff
Derrick
Position: Owner
Coaching since: 1992
Education: Numerous educational conferences (National Congress, GAT, mini Gymnastics clinics), Boy Scouts of America Wood Badge, USAG Professional Member since 1993, First Aid, CPR, & Wilderness Survival First Aid certified
Accomplishments: Established Maximum Athletics in 2003, joined Gymnastics Association of Texas in 2011, Board Member of GAT in 2014, Assistant Scoutmaster with Boy Scouts of America, Order of the Arrow (Honor Society of Scouts)
Hobbies: Spending time with my sons, camping, & hiking
Wes
Position: Conroe Gym Manager
At Maximum Since: 2016
Coaching Background: Sam Houston State University, YMCA of Conroe
Education: BA Corporate Fitness, Certified Special Education Teacher (K-12), Certified Physical Education Teacher (K-12)
Hobbies: Kayaking, Hiking
Lori
Position: Office Manager
At Maximum Since: 2018
Education: B.S. in Business Administration & Marketing
Hobbies: Cooking, shopping, watching college football
Dana
Position: Team & Rec Coach
At Maximum Since: 2019
Coaching Since: 1990
Gymnastics Experience: Former Competitive Gymnast
Hobbies: Dog foster and rescuer
Will
Position: Rec Coach
Frank
Position: Team & Rec Coach
At Maximum Since: 2003
Coaching since: 1960
Gymnastics Experience: started in 1949
Education: Degree of Physical Education & Major in Gymnastics from the College in Bucharest, Romania
Hobbies: Painting
Anya
Position: Rec Coach
Stacy
Position: Rec Coach
The Woodlands Staff
Angie
Position: Woodlands Gym Manager/Preschool Coach
At Maximum Since: 2017
Hobbies: Cooking, baking, sewing, and roadtripping, hiking, horseback riding
Kayla
Position: Marketing Director/Pre-School Coach/Girls Team Coach
At Maximum Since: 2013-2015, 2019-Present
Coaching Since: 2013
Gymnastics Experience: 8 years in Gymnastics/Tumbling
Education: Graduated with Honors from The University of Central Florida with a BSBA in Marketing
Certifications: USAG Professional Member, USAG Safesport, Jackrabbit Certified
Hobbies: Reading, film watching, walking, baking, graphic design
Rebecca
Position: Office Manager
At Maximum Since: 2016
Coaching Since: 2016
Education: Associates Degree in Business from Lone Star College
Certifications: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Jackrabbit Certified, First Aid/CPR
Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, baking, traveling, and fishing
Adam
Position: Optionals Team Coordinator
At Maximum Since: 2015
Coaching Since: 2010
Gymnastics Experience: started in 1993 (Competitve Gymnast)
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education with a major in Gymnastics from Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary.
Certifications: USAG Professional Member, USAG Safety Certified, Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certified.
Hobbies: Working out and watching sports.
Melinda
Position: Girls Team Coordinator
At Maximum Since: 2015
Coaching Since: 2011
Gymnastics Experience: Started in 1996 (Competitive Gymnast)
Education: Attending Sam Houston State University for a degree in Business Administration
Certifications: USAG Professional Member, USAG Safety Certified, Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certified.
Hobbies: Reading, working out, and spending time with her family.
Nicole
Position: Assistant Manager and Rec Director
At Maximum Since: 2021
Coaching Since: 2002
Gymnastics Experience: 10+ years of Competitive Gymnastics, UT Cheerleader, 2002-2005
Education: BSBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin
Certifications: USAG Instructor Certified, USAG SafeSport Certified, Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Hobbies: Reading, cross stitching, working out/running, spending times with husband and 10 yr. old twins
Garrett
Position: Rec Coach
At Maximum Since: 2017
Coaching Since: 2017
Education: Attending Sam Houston State University for a degree in Nursing
Certifications: Safesport
Hobbies: Netflix, thrifting, hiking, coffee, plants
Iryna
Position: Girls Team Coach
At Maximum Since: 2017
Coaching Since: 2000
Gymnastics Experience: Member of Belarus National Team 1996-2000
Education: Degree in Physical Culture & Sport from the Belarusian State University
Hobbies: Reading, dancing, and spending time with family and friends
Andrea
Position: Pre-School Coach
At Maximum Since: 2015
Coaching Since: 1992
Education: Bachelor Degree in Spanish with a Minor in Business from the University of Oklahoma
Hobbies: Working out, martial arts, football and traveling
Monique
Position: XCEL Coach
At Maximum Since: 2017
Coaching Since: 2015
Education: Current student at Arizona State University studying Integrative Health
Hobbies: Yoga, nature walks, reading, candle making, gardening gymnastics, and hanging out with family
Cassie
Position: Front Desk Associate
At Maximum Since: 2019
Hobbies: Spending time with family, reading
Grace
Position: Rec Coach
At Maximum Since: May 2021
Education: AA Criminal Justice - Lone Star
Hobbies: Sketching, swimming, excercising, learning
Emily
Position: XCEL Coordinator
At Maximum Since: 2018
Coaching Since: 2019
Gymnastics Experience: Gymnast 1979-1990 and 1996-1998, Cheerleader 1991-1995
Education: Attended Southwest Texas State University
Cerifications: Certified Holy Yoga Instructor
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, kayaking, working out, gardening, junior league of The Woodlands volunteer
Macey
Position: Rec Coach and Preschool Coach
At Maximum Since: August 2021
Gymnastics Experience: Recreational gymnastics from ages 4-12
Education: High school graduate, currently in college
Hobbies: Playing sports, traveling
Maryann
Position: Aerial Silks Coach
At Maximum Since: 2019
Coaching Since: 2011
Education: Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
Cerifications: Yoga Teacher Training Certifications
Hobbies: Yoga, swimming, running, biking, travel, water sports
Sam
Position: Cheer and Rec Coach
At Maximum Since: 2017, 2020
Coaching Since: 2017
Education: Bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science
Cerifications: CPR/BLS and First Aid Certified
Hobbies: Reading and drinking coffee