Meet our Coaches

Robin Loheide Sweany

• Levels Coached:
• Gymnastics Experience: Columbus North High School - 2 time IHSAA State AA Champion & Mental Attitude Award Recipient
• Eastern Michigan University - Mid-American Conference AA Champion EMU & MAC Senior Gymnast of the Year First gymnast in MAC history to qualify to NCAA Nationals
• College Degree: BS in Nursing at Eastern Michigan University
• Years Coaching Experience: 20 years
• Family Info: Married to Brian with 3 children

Jennifer Arora

• Levels Coached: Women’s Levels 4, 7 & 8
• Gymnastics Experience: Plano, TX
• College Degree: Bio Chemistry - University of Texas at Dallas
• Years Coaching Experience: 16 years
• Family Info: Married and expecting 1st Child in March

Beth Dilick

• Levels Coached:Rec classes, Women’s Level 7, TOPS
• Gymnastics Experience:Elite gymnast and TOPS National Team member @ Paragon Gymnastics in Virginia. Scholarship gymnast at The University of Iowa
• College Degree: Health & Sports Studies & Graphic Design from University of Iowa
• Coaching Experience: Coached gymnastics in Virginia and Iowa and at DeVeau’s for 1 year
• Family Info: I just purchased my first home in Fishers, where I live with my dog, Cooper.

Mandy German

• Levels Coached: Head Coach Women’s Level 5 & 6
• Gymnastics Experience: Competed for Warren Central High School and DeVeau’s
• College Degree: Elementary Education/Minor in Coaching from Ball State University
• Coaching Experience: I started coaching at DeVeau’s while I was in college in 1993 and have been here since (15 years)
• Family Info: I have been married for 7 years to Matt and have 2 dogs (Voodoo and Rasta), 1 cat (Shaggy) and 1 horse (Chelsea).

Dave Stiles

• Levels Coached: Levels 5-8
• College Degree: B.S. from University of Oregon and M.S. from Purdue University
• Years Coaching Experience: 32 years
• Family Info: Daughter Danielle

Katie Ohanian

• Levels Coached: Pre-school, Levels 3, 4 & 5
• Gymanstics Experience: Hodgini School of Gymnastics
• College Degree: B. S. Elementary Educuation from Indiana University
• Years Coaching Experience: 1 year

Kirk Eshbaugh

• Levels Coached: Preschool, Invitation Only, Women’s Team Levels 3 & 4
• Gymanstics Experience: Gifted program for gymnastics in grade school, exhibitions, demos, parades with the olympiad, SIU, Carbondale Men’s Gymnastics Team
• College Degree: B.S. in Physical Educations, Athletic Training Specialization from SIU
• Years Coaching Experience: 24 years
• Family Info:Married to Kim, 3 children

Donner (Don) Hanson

• Levels Coached: 8,9,10, elite and college
• Gymanstics Experience: 10 years - Terry Spencer’s World of Gymnastics
• College Degree: Doctor in DDS - Undergrade from Ball State and Doctorate from Indiana University
• Years Coaching Experience: 21 years
• Family Info:Practice as a dentist in Carmel, 2 children, Emma (9) and Noah (7)

Peter Zhao’s Retirement Celebration!

DeVeau’s School of Gymnastics held a retirement celebration for Peter Zhao on Tuesday, September 30th.  Peter was presented with gifts from the gym, the booster club, the Peszek family and given a scrapbook of memories from the team kids.  Peter sang “I will remember you, will you remember me?”  He will be truly missed by all and we will always remember you Peter!!!!

Owner/Coach Joan DeVeau

Owner/Coach/Teacher - Joan Darcy-DeVeau Lods heads our staff and is the mother to daughter Taryn, who used to be a competitive team member at DeVeau’s and is now a cheerleader at Kentucky. Joan has been teaching gymnastics since 1977. She attributes much of her success to the wonderful team of professional teachers she has worked with over the years. All staff members are carefully chosen on their ability to teach children in a safe, structured and fun atmosphere. Joan was born in Philadelphia, PA, and earned her B.S. degree in physical education/health in 1977. She is USAG Safety Certified; KAT (Kinder Accreditation for Teachers) certified; an IHSAA judge; Vice President of Coaches Association for Indiana Gymnastics; Member of United States Elite Coaches Association; 1989 Indiana Women’s Coach of the Year; Coach of USAIGC National Team Member; Coach of Indiana’s first elite gymnast; Coach of numerous National, Regional, and State qualifiers and champions; and, Coach of numerous State Champion teams at all levels.