Omega Gymnastics 4145 Ferncreek Drive Fayetteville, NC 28314
mrs. gayla
bio
Mrs. Gayla is the owner of Omega Gymnastics. She opened the gym in 1978 with the help of her husband, who was a Captain in the US Army at the time. She is originally from Texas and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she received a fine arts degree with a concentration in dance. She has been in Fayetteville for over 40 years, with her husband, son, daughter-in-law, and adorable twin grandsons! One of her favorite things is seeing her former students now bringing their children to Omega to start the next generation of gymnasts!
where you can find her
Mrs Gayla pops in and out of the gym daily, so she can be found all over! From the office, to both the gymnastics gym and the cheer gym, she can be seen coaching and managing the gym everywhere you look!
Favorites
Movie: Gone With the Wind
TV Show: Big Brother and Amazing Race
Gymnastics Event: All of them!
Holiday: Christmas
Animal: Dog
Color: Blue
certifications
USAG Professional Membership
Safety and Risk Management
US Center for SafeSport
Meet Director Certification
Coach Shea
Bio
Coach Shea is originally from Texas. He graduated from Campbell University in 1994 with a degree in Biology, after attending Methodist University and playing both baseball and football for one year. Coach Shea has 2 sons and is a UNC basketball fan. He started coaching Omega Gymnastics when he was 15 years old!
Where you will find him
In the gym! Coach Shea coaches everything from recreational classes to every level of the competitive team!
Favorites
Movie: Star Wars
TV Show: Survivor
Gymnastics Event: Uneven Bars
Food: Spaghetti
Holiday: Halloween
Animal: Dog
Color: Blue
certifications
USAG Professional Membership
USAG Safety and Risk Management
US Center for SafeSport
First Aid Certified
CPR Certified
USAG W300 and W400
Coach allen
bio
Coach Allen is from Fayetteville, and graduated from 71st High School. He has been a part of Omega Gymnastics since 1984, having dedicated most of his life to coaching!
where you will find him
Coach Allen coaches a variety of classes. He coaches our advanced tumbling classes as well as all levels of competitive team!
favorites
Movie: Friday
TV Show: Family Guy
Food: Chicken Wings (Flats Only!)
Gymnastics Event: Vault
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Animal: Cow
Color: Orange
certifications
USAG Professional Membership
Safety and Risk Management
US Center for SafeSport
OFFICE MANAGER Sarah
bio
Sarah was born and raised in Fayetteville. She took gymnastic classes at Omega as a child, but now you can find her in the office instead of the gym.
Where you will find her
Sarah is mostly in the office, doing a bit of everything and joined by her daughter. If you have any questions or need help with something, please feel free to see her.
favorites
Movie: any Harry Potter film
TV Shows: Game of Thrones, Schitt's Creek, & Stranger Things
Food: Coffee
Gymnastics Event: I love *WATCHING* all of them!
Holiday: Christmas
Animal: Her German Shephard Bruce, her chihuahua Monty, and her cats Isabelle & Jolene
Color: Purple
Hobbies: Cross stitching, Spinning poi, Baking Sourdough, & Scrapbooking
Office Assistant Keith
bio
Keith is known for his infectious energy and vibrant personality. Keith brings joy and positivity where ever he goes. Keith is the kind of person who turns ordinary days into extraordinary experiences in the office.
Where you will find HIM
In the office!
AREAS of expertise
Anything tech or admin
favorites
Movie: Black Nativity
TV Show: Real Housewives of Atlanta
Gymnastics Event: Floor
Food: Chinese
Holiday: Christmas
Color: Black and Pink
Animal: Dog
Hobbies: Shopping and spending time with his family
coach mackenzie
bio
Coach Mackenzie was born and raised in Fayetteville NC. She grew up dancing many styles and focused most on ballet. She also enjoyed tumbling, which sparked her interest in gymnastics coaching. She has been coaching for 3 years and works with both recreational and team gymnasts.
Length of time coaching
3 years
AREAS of expertise
Dance and technique
favorites
Movie: Forrest Gump
TV Show: Lost
Gymnastics Event: Floor and Vault
Food: Steak
Holiday: Christmas
Color: Sage green
Animal: Cats
Hobbies: Staying active, being outdoors, & spending time with family
Certifications
Safe Sport certified
USAG certified
Safety & Risk Management
coach jenn
bio
Coach Jenn moved to the Fayetteville area in 2020. She is from the west coast!
Where you will find HER
In the gym working with our Training Team and competitive team
favorites
TV Show: Bones
Gymnastics Event: Beam
Food: Chinese
Holiday: Labor Day
Color: Teal
Animal: Elephant
Hobbies: Camping & Hunting
certifications
USAG
coach OLIVIA
bio
Olivia is originally from Anchorage, Alaska where she was born and raised for 18 years. She did competitive gymnastics for 14 years, competing up to Level 9. She has lived in Fayetteville for about 3 years now and wants to share her passion for gymnastics with the next generations!
Where you will find HER
At the gym lifting weights!
length of time coaching
Since she was 14 years old!
AREAS of expertise
After competing for 14 years, Coach Olivia can relate to gymnasts and inspire them! She loves coaching bars, tumbling, and strength training.
favorites
Movie: Harry Potter
TV Show: Game of Thrones
Gymnastics Event: Bars or Floor
Food: Tacos
Holiday: Christmas
Color: Green
Animal: Dogs
Hobbies: Going to the gym, spending time with her dog, going out to eat, binging TV shows, and hanging out with friends
certifications:
USAG SafeSport
CPR certified
coach jaleesa
bio
Coach Jaleesa was a Level 10 gymnast right her in NC! She did college gymnastics at the University of Denver and then later transferred to the University of Missouri. She has been coaching for 13 years and has been judging for 7 years.
Where you will find HER
Relaxing at home!
length of time coaching
13 years
AREAS of expertise
Bars & Beam
favorites
Movie: The Notebook
TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
Gymnastics Event: Bars
Food: Italian
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Color: Green
Animal: Turtles
Hobbies: Reading, working out, or watching movies
CERTIFICATIONS
Safe Sport certified
USAG certified
Safety & Risk Management
Level 4-5 rated judge
Level 7-8 rated judge
coach ANDIE
Where you will find HER
At the gym
AREAS of expertise
Beam & Floor, USAG Compulsory, and Judging
favorites
Movie: Marvel and DC movies
TV Show: Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon
Gymnastics Event: Beam
Food: Sushi
Holiday: Christmas
Color: Purple and Teal
Animal: Dogs and Dragons
Hobbies: Reading, crafting, & playing with her kids
CERTIFICATIONS
NC Judge
National Association of Women Gymnastics Judging
coach Anastasia
Where you will find HER
At home with her cat!
AREAS of expertise
Tumbling & Cheer
favorites
Movie: Pride & Prejudice
TV Show: The New Girl
Gymnastics Event: Bars
Food: Steak
Holiday: Halloween
Color: Pink
Animal: Bunny
Hobbies: Beach, Jiu Jitsu, Lifting, Reading & Movies
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS
coach Lana
bio
Coach Lana loves hanging out with kids and watching them grow. She used to do gymnastics at Omega, then dance and cheer at other places. She enjoys creating bonds and getting to know each kid!
Where you will find HER
In the gym!
length of time coaching
Since she was 14 years old!
AREAS of expertise
Tumbling, Flexibility, & Technique
favorites
Movie: Too many to choose from!
TV Show: Boy Meets World and Greys Anatomy
Gymnastics Event: Bars and Floor
Food: Steak and Mac n Cheese
Holiday: Christmas
Color: Dark Purple
Animal: Otters
Hobbies: Volunteering at the Animal Shelter
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR
BLS
coach kaci
bio
Coach Kaci is from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where she did competitive gymnastics for 9 years, competing up to level 7. She is also a professional photographer, which is what she's doing when she's not at the gym!
Where you will find HER
At a thrift store or an antique/vintage shop
favorites
Movie: Harry Potter
TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
Gymnastics Event: Floor
Food: Spaghetti
Holiday: Halloween
Color: Green
Animal: Dog
Hobbies: Stained Glass
cheer DIRECTOR / HEAD coach Susie
bio
Coach Susie is the Program Director & Head Coach of the cheer program. She is originally from Massachusetts, but moved back here from Florida with her her husband Andy and their 4-year old son Charlie! She grew up doing both all-star cheerleading and competitive gymnastics and then went on to do acrobatics and tumbling in college, where she studied elementary education. She has been coaching ever since and can truly say it's her passion!
Where you will find HER
Cheer gym
length of time coaching
10 years
AREAS of expertise
Tumbling, choreography, and dance
favorites
Movie: Law Abiding Citizen
TV Show: Law & Order SVU
Gymnastics Event: Floor
Food: Chicken broccoli & ziti
Holiday: Christmas
Color: Purple
Animal: Dog
Hobbies: Hiking, jogs, and road trips
CERTIFICATIONS
SafeSport
USASF Certified
USAG Certified
cheer coach Ian
Where you will find HIM
Cheer gym!
length of time coaching
5 years!
AREAS of expertise
Floor
favorites
Movie: Forrest Gump
TV Show: SpongeBob
Gymnastics Event: Floor
Food: Nerd Clusters
Holiday: Halloween
Color: Black
Animal: Cheetah
Hobbies: Video Games
cheer coach Jacorie
Where you will find HIM
Cheer gym!
length of time coaching
13 years!
AREAS of expertise
Tumbling
favorites
Movie: Interstellar
TV Show: Snow on the Bluff
Gymnastics Event: Floor
Food: Chicken
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Color: Black
Animal: Spider Monkey
Hobbies: Roller Skating
cheer coach KIELY
bio
Coach Kiely is a twin boy momma! She also has a crazy but loving golden retriever named Bentley. Her life has been surrounded by cheerleading ever since she was a little girl. She is super excited to share her experience and knowledge with everyone at Omega Cheer All Stars!
favorites
Movie: Thriller movies
TV Show: Vampire Diaries, The Blacklist, Greys Anatomy, & Suits
Food: Alfredo
Favorite part of Cheer: Elite Stunts & Dance
Holiday: Christmas
Animal: Sloths & Koalas
Color: Pink
Hobby: Shopping
Cheer Coach Gracie
bio
Coach Gracie is originally from Indiana! While being an athlete, she started a business of private tumbling lessons at just 14 years old! Aside from cheerleading, you can also find her training protection dogs!
Where you can find her
Cheer gym!
length of time coaching
8 years
areas of expertise
Technique, Performance, & Strength Training
favorites
Movie: Beauty and the Beast
TV Show: Desperate Housewives
Food: Sushi
Holiday: 4th of July
Animal: Dolphin
Color: Blue
Hobby: Working out