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Our Coaches
We love our coaches!
At WGC and WGBA we know that coaches make all the difference and are our athletes role models and support system. Our coaches come from all different backgrounds which supports our diverse community and encourages growth with everyone! We know that coaches can make or break the experience and we have some of the best coaches you can find!
All of our coaches are USA Gymnastics certified and want to help gymnasts succeed in everything they wish to accomplish. Additionally, we have multiple parents who assist us during practice and support the competition team in their efforts of excellence.
Read a short bio of each of our coaches and practice assistants below!
Shannon Turner - WGC Owner and Coach
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Melissa Killough - Development Program Head Coach
I am the proud mother of seven wonderful children. I have my registered nurse license, and I served in the United States Army for 4 years. In the past 11 years, I have coached a wide range of gymnastics from recreational class up to level 10. I have worked at Wichita Gymnastics for the past 9 years. I have been the head coach for the competitive team since 2019 and assist with a wide variety of administrative duties at the gym. I am also a member of the USA Gymnastics Kansas State Administrative Committee.
Nikki Barger - Xcel Program Head Coach
Bio coming soon
Samantha Chavez - Coach
I love the community that we have built at WGC. Everyone trusts and supports each other here, making it a caring environment. I have been a part of WGC since 2016. I started as a member of the competitive team and have now transitioned to coaching. My future goals are to be involved in the medical field and am currently in nursing school at WSU. I love watching the kids grow and gain confidence throughout their years competing.
Jerry Murphy - Coach
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Jenny Sand - Coach
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Courtney Neal - Coach
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Conny Paulsen - Coach
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Kerri Coleman - Coach
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DeeDee Ford - Coach
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Jenna Killough - Coach
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Joanna Turner - Coach
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Marcy Turner - Coach
I grew up at WGC and was actively involved in gymnastics throughout my childhood. I have been coaching since 2021, in that time I have coached in all of our programs ranging from parent-and-child classes up to the competitive team level. I am attending Friends University to study Health Management on a powerlifting scholarship. Coaching allows me to build meaningful relationships with athletes and support their growth, not only as gymnasts but also as individuals. I take pride in being part of a program that fosters confident, happy, and healthy athletes.
Wendy Wheeler - Practice Assistant
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Jimmy Scott - Practice Assistant
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Taylor Brown - Practice Assistant
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