our coaching team
Michael Guzman
Head Coach
Michael started coaching in 1978.
Michael was coached by 1984 Olympic Team Coach Abbie Grossfeld at Southern Connecticut State University where he still holds the school vault record and was team captain in his senior year. Guzman was Watts Summer Games Vault champion, California State Junior College Vault Champion and EIGL Vault Champion.
“… not only a highly motivated and loyal individual, but also most reliable. His example certainly indicated his integrity.”
Abbie Grossfeld
1984 U.S. Olympic Coach
A past Chairman of the Northern California Women’s Gymnastics Association, Guzman still remains on the board of the organization as a Vice Chairman. He is the designer of the U.S. Elite Coaches Association Journal and is USAG Safety Certified and Level Accredited.
Natalie Guzman
Assistant Head Coach, Choreographer
Natalie has been coaching since 1991. She started gymnastics at the ripe old age of 2 and worked herself up to a level 10 gymnast. She started coaching as a way to help pay for her tuition. Natalie has coached many State, Regional & National Champions.
“I love gymnastics because it builds self esteem, creates strong character and truly teaches the meaning of dedication”
Natalie choreographs all the Beam and Floor routines here at JGYC. Her routines have been used by many State, Regional and National Champions. She was awarded the prestigious “NorCal Choreographer of the Year” Award.
She is the editor of the U.S. Elite Coaches Association Journal, a Zone Representative on the NorCal Coaches’ Association Board, USAG Safety Certified, New Judge Liaison & Secretary on the NAWGJ NorCal Board and a Level 10 rated judge.
Cameryn Guzman
Skill & WildKat Coach
Xcel Team Coach
Cameryn did gymnastics when she was younger and worked her way up to the PreTeam level.
Cameryn started coaching gymnastics in 2015. She loved doing the sport herself and coaching was a way to stay involved with the sport and has now coached many State Champions. She likes to see the kids grow and see how proud they get when they check off a new skill.
“I love that I can help children achieve their goals”
She thinks that gymnastics is an original sport because you have to learn and perform different skills on each event.
Jessica Laprade
Skill & WildKat Coach
Developmental Team Coach
Jessica was a gymnast for 8 years and has been coaching for 15 years. She also performed and directed for Acrobatic Teams.
As a gymnast, Jessica admired that her coaches helped instill in her a sense of pride and confidence in herself and she strives to do the same for all of the gymnasts she now coaches.
“I love seeing the joy of the kid’s faces when they achieve a new skill.”
She thinks that gymnastics is such a full body and mental sport which has so many benefits for all athletic and academic pursuits
Skylar Smith
Front Desk, Skill & WildKat Coach
Skylar started gymnastics when she was 3 years old and made it to the PreTeam level. She also participated in Jazz dance and acrobatics.
Skylar enjoyed gymnastics so much that she decided she wanted to coach it as well. She started junior coaching in 2018. She likes getting to know each child’s personality and seeing what they are capable of.
“I love getting to see the kids get the skills they work so hard on.”
She likes how many skills there are to learn in our sport and believes you can never get bored doing gymnastics.
Angela Moore
Front Desk
Angela developed her love for gymnastics at the age of 8. Her freshman thru senior year in high school she competed in State Finals, winning numerous awards. Angela has taught preschool, tumbling, cheer and dance.
Angela has accomplished many things in her life. She participated in pageants, becoming Miss Sunnyvale 1984, Miss Newark 1985 and top 12 in the Miss Black Universe. She was the 1987 International Model of the Year. Angela was also a cheerleader for the Golden State Warriors and the SF 49er’s. She also got to work on music videos with MC Hammer and Lenny Williams.
“I think that gymnastics is just a beautiful sport”
She feels gymnastics taught her respect, determination, how to face fears, work hard & gave her the ability to push herself further than she ever thought she could go.