LEARN / WORK / RESPECT / BELIEVE

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Our Philosophy

Learn / Work / Respect / Believe

The IGA coaching staff is dedicated to the development of all team gymnasts.Our goals are to enhance the self-esteem, pride and discipline, of each athlete, instilling in them a strong work ethic.We want to create a sense of team unity among the levels and within the entire team program, fostering respect for one another, for their coaches and for other teams. We focus on accomplishment through settings goals and skill progression. We challenge our athletes with the highest quality training and provide opportunities for gymnastics to reach their potential.

Coaches

Meet our Coaches

casmiro suarez, Olympic Coach located in Columbus Ohio

Casimiro Suarez

Head Coach, Owner
Suarez, a native of Havana, Cuba, is an Assistant Coach for Ohio State Men's Team. He was a member of the Cuban National Team for 16 years and won nine all-around National Titles. He competed in the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, finishing sixth on high bar. Suarez also participated in the World Championships seven times. Suarez has a degree from the School of Superior Physical Education in Havana, Cuba and brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to Columbus. Learn More...
lariza suarez, boys coach in Columbus.

Lariza Suarez

Coach
Lariza comes to us from Cuba. She was a Cuban National Team gymnast for 7 years. In 1989 she was on World Championship finishing 8th All-Around. In 1991, her team won first place at the Pan American Games. She moved to the USA in 1998 and volunteered for the Oklahoma State University Women's Gymnastics Team. From 2003-2011 she taught ballet in Orlando, Florida. Learn More...
lariza suarez, boys coach in Columbus.

Jonathan Suarez

Coach
Bio coming soon...
jamie henderson

Jamie Henderson

Coach
Jamie has been coaching at the club level since 2007 and has coached numerous Junior Olympic National qualifiers and a Junior National Team member. He has additionally coached at Oklahoma Gold Star and Queen City Gymnastics in Cincinnati.
As a gymnast, Jamie was a member of the USA National Team as well as a five-time All-American and a three-time NCAA team champion at the University of Oklahoma.

Our Team

2022/ 2023 Team