Our Mission
Educating and training not only great gymnasts but building well-rounded young adults and athletes.
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Educating and training not only great gymnasts but building well-rounded young adults and athletes.
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Growing With CLGTCWe strive for people to find a family and place for them to grow and fulfill their need about their passion for gymnastics. We are not just a gym, we are a whole community, we are a family! #WeAreCLGTC
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The Core Values We Believe In |
PassionPassionPassion is in our DNA. We always practice honesty and show consistent strong moral and ethical principles and values to all of our athletes. |
CommunityCommunityCommunity is part of who we are. We want to foster healthy relationships within our families, gymnasts and our coaches. |
CommitmentCommitmentWe are committed to caring and being present to all our athletes, helping them to always learn and give their best in in gymnastics and in their lives. |
GrowthGrowthHelping all our athletes reach their fullest potential in their gymnastics life is our goal, walking alongside them and guiding them towards greatness. |
| ALEXIS "LEXI" REDMOND
CLGTC Owner Team and Recreational Gymnastics Coach About LEXI
Lexi has coached for over 10 years and been a member of the CLGTC staff since 2016. She was a gymnast at CLGTC for 13 years.
Lexi has a degree in science and has previously worked in the healthcare field. She is a mother to two children. Certifications/Memberships CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP:
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| ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" BERG
CLGTC Manager Team and Recreational Gymnastics Coach About LIZZIE
Lizzie has been a member of the CLGTC coaching staff since 1998. Before she became a coach, she competed for CLGTC for seven years.
Lizzie also holds a current Level 10 judging rating and has been judging gymnastics competitions for over 20 years. She is a graduate of Ripon College in Wisconsin with a dual degree in Biology and Psychology. She is a mother to two children. CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP:
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| ALEXANDER "SASHA" BORISOV
Men Team Head Coach About SASHA
Sasha has been a member of the CLGTC staff since 2019. Coach Sasha is a skilled gymnast and coach with over 27 years of experience. He was a member of the Russia National team from 2005 -2008.
He attended Kuban State University of Physical Culture, Sports, and Tourism from 2006-2012 where he earned a Masters Degree in Physical Education. CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP:
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| DENNIS BREIT
Women Team Coach About Dennis
Dennis has been a member of the CLGTC Staff since 2020. He has been coaching gymnastics for 22 years.
Dennis went to Buffalo Grove High School where he competed floor and trampoline on the gymnastics team. CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP:
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| KAREN GRANTHAM
Pre-Team and Recreational Gymnastics Coach About KAREN GRANTHAM
Karen has been a member of the CLGTC coaching staff since 1992. Karen was originally from Long Island, New York. She was a gymnast all through school, and her favorite event was the uneven bars.
She attended Hofstra University, on Long Island, where she got her teaching degree. |
| MARY ANN VOGT
Women Team Coach About Mary Ann
Mary Ann has been a member of the CLGTC team staff since 1993. Before becoming a coach, Mary Ann was an elite and college level gymnast.
She started coaching gymnastics at the end of high school and during college she coached at IGI gymnastic camps throughout the country. Mary Ann received a full gymnastic college scholarship at the University of Oklahoma and Northern Illinois University. She is a IHSA State Champion in the Uneven Bars and runner up on Balance Beam and All Around. Fun Fact: she was the first female gymnast to compete a double back on floor exercise at IHSA state meet. |
| SAVANNA MENSCHING
Women Team Coach About Savanna
Savanna has been a member of the CLGTC staff since 2013. Before becoming a coach, Savanna competed as Level 9 and a member of the high school team at CLGTC.
She has over 6 years of experience coaching. She has worked with JO women’s program levels 3-8 and Xcel. Savanna also has experience choreographing Optional and Xcel Beam and Floor routines. She holds a current 7/8 judge rating. Savanna has a Bachelor’s in nutrition from Arizona State University. CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP:
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| ALYSSA RICH
Women Xcel and Recreational Gymnastics Coach About Alyssa
Alyssa has been a member of the CLGTC staff since 2021. She was a gymnast here at CLGTC for many years.
She has worked with Pre-school, Recreational, Xcel Team, and Compulsory Team. Her favorite event is Beam. Alyssa is pursuing her degree for Early Childhood Education. CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP:
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| EMILY PUCCINI
Women Recreational Gymnastics Substitute Coach About Emily
Emily has been a member of the CLGTC since 2019. Before she starting coaching, Emily was a competitive gymnast for 13 years.
Emily graduated from Crystal Lake South High School in 2019 and is currently taking classes at McHenry County College. She will be continuing her education in Arizona. |
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