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GULF COAST ELITE Gymnastics
We Are Gulf Coast Elite
Get to know us
Gulf Coast Elite Gymnastics is a premier gymnastics training program established in 2022 to meet the needs of a growing community. Two gymnastics programs were merged and under the leadership of new owners and an international elite coach, this program will bring a new level of training to the gulf coast. GCEG is located in Gulf Breeze, Florida, with two locations in Midway and Oriole Beach.
We care about the whole gymnast
What We Offer
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Recreational Gymnastics
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Preschool Gymnastics
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Girls Competitive Team (Morning Program)
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Girls Competitive Team (Evening Program)
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Boys Competitive Team
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Elite Development Program by In vision
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Homeschool Recreational Gymnastics
OWNER
Rebecca Barchie
Bio Coming Soon
Meet our Coaching Staff
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
We have the gathered the best variety of coaching staff to accommodate every gymnast's interest and skill level. This dedicated group of individuals cares about helping your gymnast accomplish their goals.
Directors
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Michael Harris
Oriole Beach
Coach Michael Harris is currently the Program Director at Gulf Coast Elite Gymnastics. He is one of the few International Elite Coaches in the US and coached multiple athletes on the USA International Team, including Ashley Miles, Britney Koncak, Kassandra Kanalas and Alicia Zhou. He was honored to be a Team USA Elite Coach at the Jr. Pan Am Games and World Championships. Coach Harris has over 35 years of coaching experience in the Junior Olympic, TOPS and Elite developmental programs and was the USA Elite Chairman for Region 3 in Texas. He has opened multiple gyms over the years that led to many awards, including the 2005 African American Business Award in San Antonio, Tx. He trained as a college gymnast under coaches Abraham Grossfield and Peter Korman. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.
OPTIONAL DIRECTOR
Rick
Oriole Beach
Coming Soon
COMPULSORY DIRECTOR
Junior
Oriole Beach
Coming Soon
BOYS TEAM DIRECTOR
Nick Madera
Midway
Coach Nick is the GCE Boys Team Director, Boys Recreational and Tumbling Director. He was a competitive gymnast and was the Boys Program Director in Panama. City from 2010-2018 before moving to our area. He lives here with his girlfriend and her two children.
XCEL DIRECTOR
Patty
Oriole Beach
Coach Patty has been coaching gymnastics since 1998, and has experience with Pre-School, Recreational, TOPS, and both DP and Xcel competitive teams. She was part of the coaching staff of the first Xcel program in the country, and is proud to have seen Xcel grow from just an idea to keep a handful of girls in the gym to a national program that has thousands of athletes competing annually. She has her BS and MS degrees in Exercise Physiology, a Minor in Dance, and is also a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Powerlifting Trainer and a Certified Pilates Instructor. Patty's main goals in coaching are to help girls develop strong gymnastics in a safe and fun environment, while also developing character and life skills. Patty lives in Pensacola with her husband Martin and their two chocolate labs, Reese and Moose.
GIRLS RECREATIONAL DIRECTOR
Skylyr
Oriole Beach
Coach Skylyr is our Recreational Girls Director at our OB location. She has 2 boys ages 5 & 6, one of whom is currently in our boys rec program! She has many years of gymnastics and cheer under her belt, with several years of coaching experience. She coaches preschool kids all the way up to advanced gymnastics kids.
TUMBLING DIRECTOR
Rob
Midway and Oriole Beach
Coach Rob is a Marine Corps veteran. He’s been coaching: men’s and women’s competitive and rec.gymnastics, rec, high school middle school and All Star cheerleading since 2000. He is also a sports and medical massage therapist, rehab, specialist, human movement specialist,and personal trainer who focuses on bio mechanics of his sports.
Coaches
Team Coach
Mark "Tiger" Baldwin
Oriole Beach
Tiger began his acrobatic career at the age of 13 at Ito’s gymnastics in Pensacola. After a very successful high-school career in springboard diving, he became a travelling stuntman with a specialization in bungee jumping. This odd career choice led to a second-place finish in the very first ESPN Xtreme Games. In 1996, Tiger coached his very first competitive gymnastics team back in Ito’s gym in Pensacola. Since that time, Tiger has coached at the competitive level in many forms of gymnastics and acrobatics: men’s and women’s gymnastics, sports acrobatics, cheerleading, springboard diving, tumbling and trampoline. Tiger has seen a few former athletes off to college where they competed in NCAA sports from gymnastics to track-and-field to volleyball. While Tiger spends most of his time as the CEO of White Tiger Cyber, a cybersecurity company, today, we are happy to have his help when we can!
Team Coach
Theresa
Oriole Beach
Coming Soon
Team Coach
Julia
Oriole Beach
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Team Coach
Savannah
Oriole Beach
Coach Savannah is the level two coach. She was a competitive gymnast and trained up to level 8. When she went to high school, she became a cheerleader. She cheered through high school and for four years in college at the University of South Alabama. She has been coaching competitive gymnastics for the last two years and plans to continue her career as a gymnastics coach.
Team Coach
Emma
Oriole Beach
I’m Emma, I’m 23 years old and I have my degree in interior design. I’ve been coaching for almost 8 years now and was a gymnast for 13 years. I’ve lived in Wisconsin my whole life and am loving my time away from the snow.
Team and Recreational Coach
Dagan
Midway
Dagan Stafford was a competitive gymnast as a teenager and transitioned to coaching as a college student. Originally from Gulf Breeze, he has coached in this area, Orlando, and Jacksonville. He specializes in competitive men's gymnastics, but also coaches women's gymnastics and tumbling. With over 30 years experience in the sport, he is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the next generation.
"Gymnastics made such a positive impact on my life. It helped me develop both discipline and delayed gratification. My body got strong and flexible. I learned to overcome fear and push myself. I want to help others on the same journey discover these transformative effects of the sport."
Xcel and Recreational Coach
Tiphani
Midway
Coach Tiphani teaches classes and helps coach our girls competitive teams. She was a competitive gymnast for 10 years and finished as a level 8 with GCG. She graduated from UWF in 2019.
Xcel and Recreational Coach
Jonathan
Midway
I moved to Pensacola and started working at GCE in 2018, where I currently coach in the girls’ XCEL program. I started coaching all-star cheerleading and tumbling in 1999 and have been coaching gymnastics since 2016. I received my A.S. and B.S. in Criminal Justice from Virginia College in Huntsville, AL and my M.S. and PhD in Psychology from Capella University in Minneapolis, MN.
Recreational Coach
Elana
Midway
Ms. Elena teaches GCE preschool classes and is our summer Day Camp Director. She has participated in or coached about every sport! She studied health education and child development. She has 2 children.
Recreational Coach
Alisha
Midway
Coach Alisha is a mother of 4 boys. She has over 20 years of experience teaching children in many areas including, homeschooling, public and private schools, and after school programs. She was a prior competitive dancer. In her free time she enjoys teaching and practicing Aerial arts.
Recreational Coach
Chris
Midway
Coach Chris was a competitive gymnast and has been coaching boys & girls gymnastics since 1982. Chris cheered for 4 yrs. at Univ. of TN and then coached cheerleading at UT and started the cheer program for NWFL State College in Niceville. He has his M.S. in environmental engineering and works FT as an engineer. He has a daughter (Rebecca teaches ballet classes at GCE) and son (collegiate gymnastics coach at Univ. of Denver), and granddaughter on GCE’s competitive team.
Recreational Coach
Lorelei
Midway
Coach Lorelei teaches GCE classes. She is an NHS cheerleader and was a competitive gymnast for 5 years and finished as a level 6 with GCG.
Recreational Coach
Austin
Midway
Coach Austin teaches GCE classes. He has been a competitive gymnast for 7 years and is currently a level 9 on GCE's Men's Team.
Recreational Coach
McKenna
Midway
Coach McKenna teaches GCE classes. She was a competitive gymnast and finished as a level 4. She is a GBHS cheerleader
Recreational Coach
Peyton
Midway
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Recreational Coach
Mackenzie
Midway
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Recreational Coach
Allie
Oriole Beach
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Recreational Coach
Daniel
Midway and Oriole Beach
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Recreational Coach
Kennedy
Midway
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Recreational Coach
Laney
Oriole Beach
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Recreational Coach
Chloe
Oriole Beach
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Recreational Coach
Jordan
Oriole Beach
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Recreational Coach
Emma
Midway
Coming Soon
Recreational Coach
Hunter
Midway
Coming Soon
Recreational Coach
Isabella
Location
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Recreational Coach
Kaytlin
Location
Coming Soon
Administration
Assistant Manager
Ms. Misty
Midway and Oriole Beach
Coming Soon
Midway and Oriole Beach Gym Manager
Ms. Jenny
Midway and Oriole Beach
Ms. Jenny is the Gym Manager at both our location. She is also our full time front desk customer service person and handles all team administration and uniforms. She is originally from Germany and was a competitive gymnast there for 5 years. She moved to the U.S. in 2007 with her parents and has lived here ever since. Jenny is married, has 2 children, both are on GCE’s Girls Team.
Customer Service
Ms. Carmen
Midway
Ms. Carmen is part of our customer service team at the front desk. She is a CNA and Red Cross member. She was also a competitive gymnast and coach in Germany.
Customer Service
Ms. Caitlin
Coming Soon
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Website & Social Media Manager
Ms. Paige
Remote
Ms. Paige was a competitive gymnast for over 10 years and has coached gymnastics in other states. Paige has a bachelor's degree from the American Academy of Art. She manages our website and social media platforms. She designs all of our flyers, posters, and more. She is married and has two boys. She's been working with GCE since 2016.