Meet our Coaches
October 2, 2008 by kimcarpenter · Leave a Comment
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
Contact: robin@deveaus.com
Jennifer Arora
Levels Coached:Women’s Levels 4, 7 & 8
Gymnastics Experience:
- Plano, TX
College Degree: BioChemistry at University of Texas at Dallas
Years Coaching Experience: 16 years
Family Info: Married and expecting 1st Child in March
Contact: jennifer@deveaus.com
Beth Dilick
Levels Coached:Rec classes, Women’s Level 7, TOPS
Gymnastics Experience:
- Paragon gymnastics - Elite Gymnast & TOPS National Team member
- University of Iowa - Scholarship Athlete
College Degree: Health & Sports Studies & Graphic Design at University of Iowa
Years Coaching Experience: 3 years
Family Info: Just purchased my first home in Fishers, where I live with my dog, Coope
Contact: beth@deveuas.com
Mandy German
Levels Coached:Rec classes, Women’s Level 5 & 6
Gymnastics Experience:
- DeVeau’s School of Gymnastics/li>
- Warren Central High School
College Degree: Elementary Education and Minor in Coaching at Ball State University
Years Coaching Experience: 15 years
Family Info: Married for 7 years to Matt. I have 2 dogs, Voodoo & Rasta, 1 cat, Shaggy, and 1 horse, Chelsea
Contact: mandy@deveaus.com
Dave Stiles
Levels Coached:Rec classes, Women’s Level 5, 6, 7 & 8
Gymnastics Experience:
College Degree: BS & MS at University of Oregon
Years Coaching Experience: 32 years
Family Info: One Daughter, Danielle
Contact: dave@deveaus.com
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
Family Info:
Contact: katie@deveaus.com
Janet C.
Levels Coached: 3 yr olds, 4/5 yr olds, Level I, Level II and Invitation only
Gymanstics Experience: Kokomotion in Kokomo & The Gymnastics Factory (Dave Stiles was my coach)
College Degree: Master’s in Education from Indiana Weselyan
Years Coaching Experience: 1 year at Sanburn Athletic Complex in Kokomo, Currently at DeVeau’s
Family Info:Married to Keith for 17 years, 3 children: Dean - 13, cyclist; Tori - 12, DeVeau’s Cheer Dynasty Senior Group; Nick 8, DeVeau’s Boy’s Team Level 5; Elementary Art Teacher in Tipton for 15 years.
Contact: janet@deveaus.com
Peter Zhao’s Retirement Celebration!
October 2, 2008 by kimcarpenter · Leave a Comment
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
August 26, 2008 by kimcarpenter · Leave a Comment
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.
