Staff

Seasonal Coach

Hi! My name is Nadia Deas. I'm 20 years old and I've been working at Carolina Gymnastics since 2017. I attend Syracuse University and I am studying broadcast journalism. My favorite event to coach is vault. I'm so thankful to have a job like this where I can have an impact on children and watch them grow into fantastic individuals and athletes.

Competition Team Coach

My name is Lianna and I am 18 years old. I am going to college to study exercise science to become a Physical Therapy Assistant and still coach on the side. I was a gymnast for 11 years and I have been coaching since 2017. My favorite event to coach is uneven bars!

Seasonal Coach

My name is Madelyn Jackson. I am currently a senior at North Greenville University, where I will be completing a double major in Elementary Education and Health Science. I plan to teach and then complete my master’s degree in athletic training. Carolina Gymnastics Center has been my home since the age of five. After training as a gymnast, my love of gymnastics carried me toward coaching. I have been coaching at Carolina since... Read More

Preschool Coach

Hello!  My name is LaTonya Levy, but most people call me LT.  I am 35 years old and have been at Carolina Gymnastics since 2005.  I have coached everything from the competition team to our preschool darlings.  My favorite event to coach is the floor exercise.  When I'm not coaching I enjoy working out and spending time with my two dogs.

Seasonal Coach

Hi, I’m Elizabeth!! I’m 18 years old and I have been coaching at Carolina Gymnastics in the preschool program since 2017. I was a gymnast at CGC from the time I was 2 and was a part of the competing team. I graduated from Blythewood High School and will be attending Anderson University to major in Kinesiology. I love coaching and laughing with my kids and teaching them the basics they need to become strong and fantastic gymnasts!

Seasonal Coach

My name is Lauren Moak, and I am 19 years old. I am majoring in Psychology at the University Of South Carolina Beaufort. I have been coaching at Carolina Gymnastics since 2016 and my favorite event to coach is floor! 

Recreation Coach

Hi! My name is Makenna Palmer, I am 20 years old. I was a competitive gymnast for 8 years at Docksiders Gymnastics in Maryland. I am a Public Health major with a Social Work minor at University of South Carolina, graduating December 2020. I have been with Carolina Gymnastics for a year and love coaching here. My favorite event to coach is floor and vault as those were my favorite when I was a gymnast.

Recreation Coach

My name is Haley Gunter, I am 21 years old and I just graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor of science in experimental psychology. Starting in the fall of 2020, I will be starting my masters program for forensics psychology online. I did gymnastics for about 10 years when I was younger, cheerleading for five, and dance for another five. I now have been coaching since 2019 at Carolina Gymnastics. I would have to say my... Read More

Office Manager and Team Coach

Ms. Amanda grew up in the sport of gymnastics and is now passionate about coaching.  Ms. Amanda is safety certified, has completed her U100, and goes to training clinics annually.  She has had over 40 regional qualifiers as well as several on state team.  She has over 15 years of management experience and is happy to help set you up with classes today!

Mens Head Coach

Lisa is a former USA Gymnastics Level 10 with Carolina Gymnastics.  She was a Collegiate Georgia College Athlete.She has been the Men's Head Coach for more than 10 years.  Lisa has produced over 20 regional qualifiers including level 10s.  In 2012-2013 her level 4 team was undefeated.  She is first aid certified, USAG safety certified, and she has completed the U100-U200.  Coach Lisa is an amazing coach with all ages and... Read More

Certified Athletic Trainer

Becky is a Certified Athletic Trainer and has been a Level 4-10 Coach with Carolina Gymnastics since 1990.Becky has a MPH Degree (Master of Public Health) Health Promotion and Education, 1996 from University of South Carolina.  She also has a BA Degree in Athletic Training and a BA Degree in Psychology from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota.At the University of South Carolina, Becky served as the Athletic Trainer for the... Read More

Owner & President

Joanne opened Carolina Gymnastics Center, Inc in 1976.  This school was the first privately owned gymnastics school in South Carolina.  Joanne has over forty years of coaching experience.  In 2008, Joanne was named South Carolina Coach of the Year and in 2010 she was inducted into the Region 8 Hall of Fame. She is also a nationally rated coach and judge.As State Chairman, Joanne attends, judges, or coaches every state meet from... Read More

Co-Owner and Head Coach

Hello everyone! Thank you for showing interest in our history here at Carolina Gymnastics, Columbia, SC!  Anna Sexton Colla is the proud Co-Owner and Head Team Coach here at Carolina. Anna’s gymnastics career began over 28 years ago in her hometown of Greenwood, SC and continued at Carolina Gymnastics in 2002.  Anna graduated from The University of South Carolina in 2006 with a degree from the Moore School of Business. Anna’s... Read More