Biron Gymnastics - Houston, Texas

Beau Biron

30-year veteran in the field of gymnastics, swimming, diving, water ski instruction and summer camps, Beau has a positive teaching philosophy, noting every child is a winner. In his career, Beau has served as a State USA Gymnastics board member, president of the Gymnastics Association of Texas (GAT), president of the Texas Coaches Association, PDP Level II ASEP Coaching Principles instructor, life member of Gymnastics Assoc. of Texas, and currently serves as advisory board member to GAT. Beau has provided consulting services in the areas of gymnastics, business systems and summer day camp operations for clubs around the country. He also co-owns a stand alone day camp company serving ~4,000 children.

 


Jodie Trncak

Ms. Jodie has been coaching gymnastics for 33 years and with Biron Gymnastics 20+ years. She has been an elite level coach garnering many artistic gymnastic competition titles. She is currently the head coach and choreographer for the Biron Gymnastics Show Team. Since its conception Ms. Jodie has lead the Show Team to several National TeamGym titles and is recognized as an international level choreographer. She serves as a Texas State Director for GAT, is a board member and a State Clinician. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching and Minor in Art and Dance. Certifications: USAG Professional Member, USAG rated judge, USAG Safety Certified and Dance Olympus Certified Teacher.

Cheryl Cupples

Coach Cheryl has been with Biron Gymnastics since 1993 and has coached all levels of gymnastics for 15 years. She currently serves as the manager for Biron Gymnastics Inc. and is the Director of the Kinderstar, Superstar, Goldstar and Compulsory programs. Cheryl is also the assistant coach for the internationally ranked Biron Gymnastics Show Team. For the past two years, Cheryl has severed as a clinician for the Gymnastics Association of Texas State Convention. She has her teaching degree from Houston Baptist University. Certifications: First/Aid CPR, KAT, USAG Pro Member, Safety Certified and TeamGym Judge.

Rob Maiorana

Rob has been with Biron Gymnastics for 10 years. He is the Site Director of our Summer Day Camps. He also teaches School Age classes, the internationally ranked Show Team, the Gold Stars and the Advanced Boys. Rob is a Reading Interventionist for the Alief Independent School District. He also coaches the National Champion Cheer Squad at Stratford High School. Rob also spends many weekends serving as a cheerleading Head Judge and choreographer. Certifications: ITP 1, ITP Boys and First Aid/CPR.

Dawn Howard

 Coach Dawn has been with Biron Gymnastics for 10 years. She currently is the Boys team director and TeamGymn head coach. Dawn also works with the Show Team and directs one of the school age performance classes. She works full-time as a physical education teacher at Chambers Elementary in Alief ISD. Certifications: First Aid/CPR, USAG Safety Certification and Instructor Member.

April Sawyer

Coach April has been teaching at Biron Gymnastics for 21 years. She currently serves as the Director for the Preschool and School Age Programs, and coaches many of the advanced level gymnastics classes. Coach April has authored the "Minds in Motion", a research based program designed to educate parents on the connection between gross motor development and brain development in young children. Each year April speaks at different community groups for mothers of young children. She is the director for our special olympics and special needs program. Certifications: KAT, First Aid/CPR and Special Olympics.

Lisa Davis

Coach Lisa teaches our Preschool classes; she works with our Special Needs and Special Olympics program. She is currently our Camp Friday Director and is First Aid/CPR and ITP Certified.

Cindy Kihneman

Coach Cindy has been a part of the Biron Gymnastics Family for 15 years. She is a member of our nationally ranked show team, a graduate from Sam Houston State University with a degree in kinesiology and education. Cindy coaches one of our school age gymnastics programs and she is currently our Birthday Party, Home School P.E, Shool Age Performance and Summer Camp director. She is also First Aid/CPR certified.