Victory Gymnastics

Ray Jiang

Althletic Director and Head Men's Team Coach

• Coaches our Boy's Competitive Teams
• Former member of the Chinese National Team
• Chinese National Pommel Horse and Parallel Bar Champion
• Over 30 years coaching experience, both boys and girls
• Has coached Conference, State, Regional Champions, and National Qualifiers
• Nominated for Coach of the Year by Southern California Men's Gymnastics Association
• Served as Clinician for Future Stars Camps
• Members of his teams have gone from Pre-Team to Level 10 National Gymnasts
• Is a Certified Judge, having judged US Gymnastics sanctioned meets
• Was a teammate, roommate and buddy of Li Ning who lit the Beijing Olympic Games torch
• Married to Jane, father of Vicky, a young ballerina, and Michael, a Matchbox car enthusiast and future gymnast

Andy Klunder

Head Women's Team Coach

• Coaches our Girl's Competitive Teams
• Former Level 10 Gymnast, coaching since 1989
• raised gymnasts from Pre-Team through Elite, including Gymnasts who have gone on to compete at the College level
• Member of the Southern California Women's Gymnastics Association board
• Earned a Bachelors in Economics from Metropolitan State College of Denver, Associates in Commercial Arts from Colorado Institute of Art
• A huge motorcycle enthusiast, rides as a member of the Ruff Ryders and builds custom motorcycles
• Was a leading fund raiser for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
• Also loves his three Pit Bulls
• Greatest accomplishment: married to Michelle Klunder

Michelle Klunder

• Coaches our Girl's Competitive Teams, Pre-Schoolers, Girls recreational
• Coaching since 1988, coaches all girl's levels from Pre-Team to National Level Gymnasts and TOPS Athletes
• Is a Certified Women's Judge and a Clinician at State and Regional Gymnastics Congresses
• Loves the outdoors, is an avid distance runner
• Earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Ecological Botany from Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington
• Obviously her taste in men is not as good as Andy's taste in women

Sean Gwilliams

• Assistant Boy's Team Coach
• Coaches Girl's and Boy's recreational gymnastics, tumbling, cheer
• Two time USA Junior National Vault Champion
• Performs for Cirque du Soleil
• Grew up in the gym, Sean's parents own Barefoot Gymnastics in Utah

Corinne Luderer

• Coaches Girl's recreational gymnastics
• Was a USC Cheerleader, earned her degree in Business Finance
• Competed as an Optional level Gymnast
• been coaching both Gymnastics and Cheer since 1999
• Married to Michael and has a son, John Dominic.

Ronny Camacho

• Strength and Conditioning Coach for Victory Team members
• Coaches our Youth Fitness classes
• Played football for the University of Hawaii, where he earned his degree in Sociology
• Mr. California, 2004
• Strength and Conditioning Coach for athletes since 2001
• Married to Elise, has a son Ronny Jr. who is a standout football player at Oaks Christian High School

Autumn Swankosky

• Competitive gymnast for 7 years
• Working on Masters in Family and Consumer Sciences, CSUN
• Bachelor of Arts, Communications from Washington State University
• Academic Scholarship and President's Honor Role, Washington State University
• Washington State University Tumbling Coach
• Loves to run Half-Marathons
• Engaged to Josh, both avid hikers

Katey Rock

• Coaches our Pre-School, Girl's recreational gymnasts, tumbling and cheer
• Cheer and Gymnastics coach since 1990
• AACCA & USASF Certified Coach
• National Champion Cheerleader & Coach

Jessica Terrel

• Coaches our Girl's Pre-Team and Competitive Teams, Girl's recreational gymnasts
• A competitive gymnast for 9 years, has been coaching since 2004
• State Certified Emergency Medical Technician
• Mom of Isabella and Devon

Ryan Platz

• Bachelor of Arts, Art History and Visual Culture, UC Santa Cruz
• Graduated with Honors
• Coaching gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline, cheer since 2006
• Competitive Gymnast, Tumbling & Trampoline for 7 years
• Went to Costa Rica on 5 week program to aid children in speaking, reading, writing, and to renovate schools and homes
• Plays First Part Alto Saxophone

Ashleigh Jamal

• Coaches Girl's recreational gymnastics and cheer
• Cheer coach since 2006
• Attends Moorpark College

Brent Ruzicka

• Coaches Boy's and Girl's recreational Gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline
• Three time Junior Olympic National Championship Qualifier
• Regional Floor Champion
• Trained and competed Gymnastics from Pre-Team to Level 10 with Coach Ray
• On a 5 month leave of absence while beginning his University studies in Germany

Jenny Simpson

• Coaches our Summer Campers, helps run our front office
• Former competitive Cheerleader and Diver
• Loves coaching little ones and summer camp
• Talks real fast

Joshua Shimanovsky

• Coaches our Boy's recreational gymnasts, tumbling, trampoline
• Competed in Trampoline, reaching Level 10
• 2008 California State Champion in Trampoline and Double Mini
• Has been coaching since 2007
• Black Belt in XMA (Extreme Martial Arts)

Kate Henry

• Coaches our Girl's recreational gymnasts
• Competed as an Optional Level Gymnast
• Certified Lifeguard, was a Varsity Swimmer and Water Polo player at Westlake HS

Bryan Richrath

• Coaches our Boy's recreational gymnasts
• Competed Gymnastics for 10 years
• Attended the Berklee College of Music, studying Guitar
• Competed on the Oaks Christian HS Basketball Team

Johnny Sapinoso

• Coaches our Boy's recreational gymnasts, tumbling, trampoline
• National Junior Olympic Qualifier
• Currently on 1 year assignment at the USA Embassy in Philippines
• Took Gymnastics skills to Diving, was Marmonte League Champion

Alex Epler

• Coaches our Girl's recreational gymnasts
• Involved as a gymnast and coach since 1996
• Currently at University of California, Irvine, studying Psychology and Criminology

Kim Bielak

• Coaches our Summer Camp
• Competitive Dancer
• Class Valedictorian, Westlake High School, 2009

Laura Schatz

• Coaches our Adult Boot Camp
• Fitness Instructor since 1989
• Certified as a Personal Trainer and as a Pilates Instructor
• Is an avid cyclist, and has been running Ultra Marathons since 1999
• Studying at Moorpark College to become a Registered Nurse
• Is proud mom of Christopher, Cameron, Kevin and Kyle

Carolyn Purkey

• 25+ years cheerleading and coaching experience
• USA staff instructor (7 years)
• CSUN (4 years)
• Canoga Park High School (13 years)
• Oak Park High School (8 years)
• Oaks Christian High School (2 years)
• Elite Cheer All-Stars (5 years)
• Teaching Credentials / Bachelor's Degree Physical Education
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• UCA/USA Coaching Certification
• Numerous Regional, State, & National Championships

Nicole Purkey

• 11 years cheerleading Oak Park High School, Elite Cheer All-Stars
• San Diego State University Competitive Cheerleading
• Numerous Regional, State and National Titles
• Choreographer
• Gymnast
• 5 years coaching experience
• Graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing

Alyssa Hamel

• 4 years varsity cheerleading at Oak Park High School
• Senior Year Captain
• 2 years Competition Cheer
• 8 years gymnastics experience
• Currently attending Moorpark College

Katie McCarley

• Coaches Girl's recreational gymnastics, cheer and tumbling
• Was a competitive and spirit cheerleader for over 9 years
• Currently cheers for Ventura College and attends Moorpark College