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DIMA Raynova is the owner of United Sports Academy and has been involved in gymnastics since 1972. As a Bulgarian National Team member she competed in the 1980 Olympics. Dima holds a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education. For the past 16 years, Dima has coached beginner gymnasts through level 10. With her expertise and help she has developed over 200 state champions, regional medalists, national qualifiers and scholarship recipients Her reputation and love of the sport brought together a strong team of coaches and staff at United Sports Academy. Their combined national and international experience far exceeds any local gymnastics club and is comparable only with the very best in the industry around the world. Dima prides herself on developing a nurturing relationship with each individual gymnast, from when they first step in to the gym, to when they select their college. In 2013, in effort to give back to the community, she and her daughter structured a new non-profit organization called Athletes Caring Together, Inc. The main goal of ACT is to enrich the lives of less fortunate children through sports.
EMILIA McCormick is the Director of Operations for United Sports Academy. Prior to her career, she attended the Pennsylvania State University and graduated with a degree in Psychology. Her love for children and sports led her to founding the non-profit organization, Athletes Caring Together, Inc., whose mission is providing life-changing opportunities to children and empowering athletes to make a difference through the sports they love. Emilia, along with her husband Kevin McCormick, are also the owners of Mayfield Sports Complex, a facility that provides various physical fitness activities like roller skating, golf driving range, fitness classes such as cardio kickboxing, spin, zumba, etc. On her time off from business management, she enjoys spending her spare time outdoors, traveling, hiking, playing with her puppies and spending time with her family and friends.
Alexis is the Program Director for Our Ninja Nook location, our Trampoline and Tumbling Team Manager, and a trampoline and tumbling team coach. She is also the Trampoline and Tumbling meet director at our JRM meet. Alexis has been involved in the sport of gymnastics for over 30 years. She was a competitive gymnast from 6 years old to 17 years old, and started teaching gymnastics at the age of 18. Alexis graduated with honors from The University of Scranton with a bachelors degree in Communications, and a master’s degree in Human Resources Administration. She was also the Varsity basketball cheerleading coach at Scranton Preparatory School from 2008-2019. Outside of the gym, Alexis enjoys spending time with her best friend, her mom. She also enjoys yoga, meditation, and home decor. Alexis loves spending time with her family, and going for walks with her fur baby Brody.
Brad Eisele is the Class Program Manager for our Dunmore and Scranton locations as well as a Team Coach for both our XCEL and Tumble Team programs. Brad has proudly been with United Sports Academy for the past 20 years.
Mia has been involved in the sport of gymnastics for over 30 years. She has played the role of a successful competitive gymnast, class instructor, team coach, program director, and gym manager. Mia has coached a multitude of levels including J.O levels 3-9 and IGC levels copper-gold, culminating in numerous State and Regional Champions as well as a number of National Qualifiers. Currently, Mia is our Team Manager, coaches J.O compulsory groups, and heads our Hot Shots and Future Stars programs. Mia graduated from Marywood University with a master’s degree in Psychology and also holds a School Psychology certification. Outside of the gym, Mia enjoys yoga, baking, and spending time with her husband and two girls, Antonia and Viviana.
Silvia Topalova is a seasoned veteran in the sport of gymnastics. Aside from being a 2 time Olympian for Bulgeria, Silvia spent many years competing on an International Level appearing numerous times at the World Championships (1978,1979, 1981,1983), Balkan Championships (1981,1982,1985), European Championships (1981,1985) and many other International Competitions. Silvia also received a Silver Medal on Uneven Bars at the 1984 American Cup and finished that competition 5th in the All Around.Since retiring from active competition Silvia has had an equally successful career as a coach. For the past several years Silvia has been coaching in Puerto Rico and in the 2012 London Olympic Games one of Silvia’s gymnasts Lorena Quinones Moreno competed for her home country of Puerto Rico.
Omar Egas is a Competitive Team Coach at USA. He is a former Ecuadorian National and South American Champion. Omar has coached beginner to elite gymnastics for over 20 years. Omar is one of the original team coaches of Keystone Gymnastics, which later became United Sports Academy. He has contributed to the success of several Junior Olympic National qualifiers and Medalists as well as gymnasts who received athletic scholarships to universities such as Rutgers, Michigan St, Temple, Kentucky and Northern Illinois. Omar is also the Meet Director of the Janet Rothenberg Memorial, the largest gymnastics meet in our area boasting almost 1,000 gymnasts in 2014. When not in the gym you might find Omar on the Golf course, perfecting his swing.
Heather Woloszyn is our preschool program manager. She also teaches recreational gymnastics classes and organizes themes and activities for our summer camps. Heather has 14 years gymnastics teaching experience. She hold a bachelors degree in health and physical education from Marywood University. Outside of the gym she enjoys hockey, crafting, painting, being outdoors and spending time with her family.
Erik Elliot is a Recreational Gymnastics Instructor. He has been enthusiastically teaching gymnastics for the past 20 years. Erik is one of the original coaches of Keystone Gymnastics, which later became United Sports Academy. He and his wife Carol have 4 daughters, 2 of which were competitive gymnasts. When not in the gym, you can find Erik swimming, skiing, hiking, or biking. Erik loves all outdoor activities and enjoys life to the fullest.
Kate Healey has been involved with gymnastics for 35 years. As a high school gymnast she competed at the state level for 4 consecutive years. After high school, Ms Kate cheered for the University of Delaware and coached level 4,5 and 6 gymnastics at the local YMCA. Ms Kate has been with United Sports Academy for 10 years; she has coached the rec. team and currently works with our class program. Ms Kate is a 7th grade reading teacher in the North Pocono School District where she resides with her husband and two daughters. She hopes that one day her daughters, Ireland and Kennedy, will share her lifelong passion for gymnastics.
Gianna Muracco has been a recreational gymnastics instructor at United Sports Academy for 9 years. She has been involved with gymnastics from a recreational aspect since she was eight and has continued in the sport in different capacities ever since. Gianna Graduated from Marywood University with a degree in Health and Physical Education and earned her masters of teaching degree at Marywood. Currently, she is a Health and Physical Education teacher in the Dunmore School District, adjunct professor at Johnson College and a board member of Athletes Caring Together, a non-profit organization whose mission is providing life-changing opportunities to children and empowering athletes to make a difference through the sports they love. When she is not teaching, she is usually instructing many Zumba and Spin classes in the area, working out with her friends or doing various outdoor activities. Gianna also is a volunteer for many community events such as Race for the Cure, St. Josephs Festival, and the Annual summer festival at Sherwood Park in Dunmore.
Elissa Loubet is the dance teacher at United Sports Academy. She graduated from Montclair State University with a BFA in Dance. She then owned and operated Cornerstone Dance Conservatory for 8 years. She has choreographed 7 musicals for Hunterdon Central Regional High School. She has danced in NYC Times Square with Project Dance and was the resident choreographer for Stonecrest Community Church’s dance ministry. Her favorite dancer of all time is Gene Kelly. In her spare time she likes to take walks with her husband and son.
Molly McCafferty is a recreational gymnastics instructor at United Sports Academy. She is also a former gymnast of United Sports Academy. Molly is a graduate of Dunmore High School and Bloomsburg University. While at Bloomsburg University, she earned a degree in Middle Level Mathematics Education. Molly also obtained a minor in Spanish, which she completed at the University of Granada in Granada, Spain. Currently, Molly is the 5th Grade Mathematics Teacher at the Dunmore Elementary Center. Aside from her employment at USA and the Dunmore School District, Molly also teaches for a summer Migrant Education Program, referees PIAA Girls and Boys Volleyball, coaches a AAU Girls Volleyball Team and Basketball Cheerleading. She is currently working towards a masters degree in Instructional Media and a STEM endorsement from Wilkes University. When she is not teaching and coaching, Molly loves to travel; She has been to 12 countries and counting!
CHLOE Larsen has been in gymnastics since she was three years old. She competed in artistic gymnastics for three years. After a short break from the sport, she returned to the gym and fell in love with competitive trampoline. She competed trampoline and double mini for five years before retiring from the sport due to a knee injury. Chloe has been coaching for three years and currently teaches ninja warrior, gymnastics, and trampoline classes. When not in the gym, you can find Chloe hanging with friends, traveling, or looking for an adventure.
Gabrielle Levasseur is a class instructor at United Sports Academy. She started gymnastics in recreational classes until she joined the tumbling team in the Scranton location of United Sports Academy in 2018 but left to pursue coaching in 2021. She currently attends Abington Heights High School as a sophomore. In her spare time she enjoys hiking and hanging out with friends.
Kayley Jones has been involved in gymnastics at USA since she was 3 years old. She has been a member of the JO team since she was 5 years old. Now at 17 years of age, she is in her second year of level 10 and a senior year at North Pocono High School. Kayley plans to attend college in hope of achieving a degree in Biology to become a Physician’s Assistant. When she’s not at the gym practicing, you can catch her playing with her dogs, hanging out with her friends, or lifting weights at CrossFit.
Jillian DeSando is a recreational class instructor and a birthday party host at United Sports Academy. Jillian is a Dunmore High School graduate and now attends the University of Pittsburgh to study Business Information Systems. She competed for United Sports Academy for 6 years and also did cheer, volleyball, swim, and track in high school. In her spare time, she loves to watch Netflix and spend time with her family, friends, and dog.
Taegan Mills is a recreational class instructor at United Sports Academy. She is from Montrose, PA. Taegan competed in gymnastics for most of her elementary and high school career. In high school, she was involved in many activities including competitive golf, student government, and volunteer work with the local food bank. She loves to share the sport of gymnastics with other little gymnasts and learn something new every day. She currently attends the University of Scranton majoring in political science and criminal justice, hoping to one day be a lawyer in the Army.
Faith Hosie is a birthday party and open gym instructor. She is an honors student at Holy Cross and participates in soccer as goalkeeper for her school. Faith will be attending the University of Connecticut for Marine Biology this fall.
Calista Marzolino is a birthday party and recreational instructor. She has been involved in gymnastics and training at USA since she was 18 months old. Calista has been competing on our JO team since she was 6 years old. Ten years later and she is now a Level 10 gymnast. She is a current student at Abington Heights High School with the intention of attending Lehigh University in the fall on an athletic scholarship. Calista also plans on majoring in biology and minoring in business with hopes to get into veterinary medicine.
When Calista is not in the gym training or coaching, you can catch her on the track or riding horses. She enjoys spending time outdoors and playing with her dogs.
Tayler Osterhout is a birthday party and open gym instructor. Tayler has been doing gymnastics since the age of 3. She is currently a Level 10 gymnast and a senior in high school at Abington Heights. Tayler will be attending The University of Maryland on a full athletic scholarship for gymnastics. She plans on majoring in Kinesiology. When Tayler is not in the gym you can see her cheering for her fellow comet football players. She is also captain of the cheer squad.
Allyson Morcom is a recreational coach at United Sports Academy. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Masters Degree in Educational Development and Strategies from Wilkes University. She is a 14 year veteran teacher in the Abington Heights School District and former junior high softball coach for the district. She has been coaching basketball, softball and competitive bowling since she was 18 years old. Her military experience and background in self defense training led to her interest in working with our Ninja Warrior and Ropes Course program. She is also currently pursuing certification as an American Sign Language Instructor. Outside of the gym she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children, kayaking, hunting, fishing and practicing sign language.
Luciana Valvano is a Birthday party and Open gym instructor. She is a student at Wyoming Seminary Upper School and has been dancing since the age of 3. When she is not dancing she enjoys quality time with friends and family and traveling.
Lauren Beck has been a member of the United Sports Academy family since 2016. She started her competitive gymnastics career at the age of 8 and has competed in the USAIGC and XCEL programs. Lauren has won many individual and team awards at local, state and regional levels. She ended her gymnastics career in 2022 and is now coaching gymnastics. She currently attends Mid Valley High School and in her spare time you can find Lauren dancing, reading, and hanging out with friends.
Ella Kinsey works at our Ninja Nook location as well as the Rink at Mayfield. She is a high school junior whose favorite color is pink. When Ella is not working, you can catch her drawing or skiing winter time.
Alexis Marder a high school junior who works at the Ninja Nook as well as The Rink at Mayfield. One of Alexis’s favorite ways to pass times is going on walks or trying new foods with her friends. When Alexis isn’t working she is usually spending time with her family.
Madelyn Mucha is a class instructor at United Sports Academy. She has been involved in gymnastics at USA since she was 3 years old, and is now competing for United Sports Academy’s Trampoline and Tumbling Team as a level 10 gymnast. She is currently a sophomore at North Pocono High School. In her free time she enjoys being with friends, family, and her dogs.
Madalyn Demianovich is an open gym and birthday party instructor at United Sports Academy. Madalyn did gymnastics for 7 years and is now a football and basketball cheerleader. Madalyn is an honors student at Lakeland high school. When she’s not in the gym, she enjoys shopping and hanging out with friends and family. Her favorite thing to do is play with her dog, Stella.
Luci Toczydlowski is a recreational instructor for United Sports Academy. She has been involved in gymnastics since she was 5 years old. Luci has been on the Junior Olympic team since she was 7. She is now a level 10 gymnast and the team captain of the JO program. She is a current student at Scranton Prep. She plans on doing gymnastics in college and studying business. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dog.
Addy Toole is a birthday party host and an open gym instructor for United Sports Academy. Addy is a high school senior on Dunmore High School’s Varsity Football Cheer Squad. She also plays soccer and is Vice President of her class. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and friends, playing soccer, and playing with her pets.
Mia Capooci is a class, open gym, and birthday party instructor at United Sports Academy. She is a member of the National Honor Society at Dunmore High School and a part of the Varsity Football Cheer Squad. Outside of work, Mia enjoys hanging out with friends, painting, and family activities.
Bryce Hughes works the front desk at the USA Ninja Nook. He also runs the social media accounts for United Sports Academy. Bryce is a graduate of DeSales University with a BA in Communication.
Matthew is a ninja/adventure class instructor and birthday party host for United Sports Academy. He has been physically active and athletically involved throughout his life with a passion for running and exercise. He graduated from Holy Cross High School in 2018 and is currently a fifth year occupational therapy student at Misericordia University. Outside of United Sports Academy, Matthew enjoys being outdoors, hiking, running, cooking, and playing basketball.
Donny is an instructor at the USA Ninja Nook who is a senior at Penn State University and soon to be a graduate majoring in Kinesiology. He aspires to promote health, fitness, and passion in physical activity to all individuals to help them find something they love to do to stay healthy. Donny recently became involved in gymnastics and is consistently seeking out ways to improve himself along with the athletes he teaches to the highest degree. In his free time, Donny enjoys working out and seeking new activities to partake and experience. He also loves to be spend time with his family, friends, and his dog, Captain.
