Here are the athletes that continue to shine bright even after graduating from gu!
These are some of our gymnasts that received a sports scholarship or have achieved other outstanding accomplishments.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phillipians 4:13
GU Class of 2022
Towson University
Isabella “Bella” Minervini graduated from Gymnastics Unlimited in 2022. While at GU she attended JO Nationals every year and ranked 1st in the Nation on Bars in 2019. In her senior year at GU she received a Perfect 10 on Uneven Bars as a level 10! She has now moved on to join her Towson University family on a full athletic scholarship and even won Towson’s Female Rookie Athlete of the Year (2023)!
GU Class of 2015
University of South Florida
Courtney has signed with the University of South Florida Cheer Team. We are so very proud of her! Go Bulls!
GU Class of 2015
Brockport University
Kayleen signed with College at Brockport. She competed all four events during her time at Brockport and is known as someone who is also a determined gymnast that pushes through trials and always with a bright smile on her face. Kayleen previously worked as a volunteer coach and was part of the official coaching staff at Brockport from 2021-2022.
Kayleen is now the Assistant Coach at SEMO. Coach Burns will be assisting with recruiting duties along with assisting on the vault and floor routines. GO REDHAWKS!
GU Class of 2011
University of Minnesota
Cierra signed with the University of Minnesota and has always strived for her best. It is this determination which earned her the Mariam Award from her Golden Gopher Team in 2013. She has always helped her team reach record highs each season, and was a NCAA qualifier in 2013.
GU Class of
Associate Producer II at ESPN
Carlie completed her training at GU and went on with her academics at Auburn. Her life with gymnastics has certainly stayed with her as she is a trainer in crossfit and coaches at our gym whenever she’s in town. Though we are not sure we will have her much these days as she’s accepted a permanent position with ESPN! We are so proud of her and all she’s accomplished!
GU Class of 2011
Centenary College
Noel signed with Centenary College. Noel’s best event is bars, and was a National Invitational Qualifier in 2013. She has been competing in gymnastics for eleven years total.
GU Class of 2009
University of Florida
Ashanee signed with the University of Florida on a Full Athletic Scholarship. Ashanee exemplifies what hard work and dedication can do in gymnastics. She helped her Gator Gymnastics Team become National Champions 2013. As a post grad she continues to help her Gator Team prepare for competitions, and is now a coach at GU!
GU Class of 2009
Temple University
Brittany signed with Temple University. Brittany competed in all events for the Temple Owls in 2010. She was a four-time Regional Qualifier, a level 10 National team alternate and qualified for Nationals her freshman and junior year.
GU Class of 2007
Penn State University
Heather signed with Penn State University. Her favorite quote is, “Some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle, and ending. Life is about not knowing, having to change, and taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next.”
GU Class of 2006
Ball State University
Megan signed with Ball State University. Megan competed each year of her collegiate career. Her favorite quote mirrors Coach Lisa’s, “With God, all things are possible."
GU Class of 2006
University of Bridgeport
Carissa signed with the University of Bridgeport. Carissa’s best event was bars and would compete for her team on that event.
GU Class of 2004
Eastern Michigan University
Tawna signed with Eastern Michigan University. Tawna competed each year in her collegiate career achieving personal bests with vault being her best event.