KELLI COOK is the owner of Downriver Gymnastics.  She has over 34yrs gymnastics experience as a coach, judge and competitive gymnast.  Kelli is safety certified by USA Gymnastics and a professional member of USA Gymnastics.  She has worked with some of the top gyms and coaches in Michigan and have spent 3 ½ years in Germany where she studied with German coaches and developed the largest gymnastics program in the U.S. Army Europe. 

She is very proud to own this gym and  loves working with all the children. 

 Stephanie Barry is one of the competitive coaches as well as the team coordinator for the gym. She is a USA Gymnastics professional member, safety certified by USA Gymnastics, CPR certified and  also a certified Level 1-4 skill evaluator.  Stephanie has been involved in gymnastics for over 25 years.  She was a competitive gymnast as a pre-teen and also a cheerleader in high school and college.  While completing college and earning a law degree, Stephanie coached competitive varsity cheerleading for four years.  She has worked at Downriver Gymnastics for eight years and have coached all levels of gymnastics and tumbling. 

Hi, I'm Danielle Jokela - This is my 7^th year coaching for Downriver Gymnastics. I cheered for 4 years at Carlson High School. I am currently the coach of Carlson Varsity Squad, which were 2 time state champs.  I also coach the tumbling classes for many of the cheer squads that come to our gym as well as travel to Canton, Ypsilanti and Farmington to work their cheer squads.  I am a full time student at EMU, majoring in education.  I love sharing my knowledge of cheer and tumbling with all the DG students.

Hi my name is Katy McKay!  Since 2005 I have been a proud member of the Downriver Gymnastics staff.  I was a level 9 competitive gymnast and I was coached & trained by Olympic Bulgarian gymnasts.  I currently work with all programs here at Downriver Gymnastics – competitive, recreational, preschool & cheer.  I love passing on my love and passion for the sport of gymnastics.  If you have any questions please feel free to ask me. 

Hello my name is Michael LaFever.  I am known as coach Mike to your kids.  I have been employed with Downriver Gymnastics for over three years.  Being employed with DG has made me develop into a well rounded coach over the years.  At this time I currently coach a wide variety of both gymnastics and cheer classes.

       I recently developed a new Parkour class that consists of more than sixteen children.  I also coach all levels of gymnastics from recreational through team.  For cheer I coach cheer tumbling to multiple cheer teams around the entire Wayne county area.  I also coach cheer tumbling to all levels of our totally tumbling class that we offer, from beginner Level 1 through   advanced skills such as cross tumbling layouts to layout full twists.

WELCOME to Downriver Gymnastics!  My name is Rachel Helstowski.  I am a Varsity competitive cheerleader for Riverview Community High School (RCHS).  I was also a competitive gymnast for Downriver Gymnastics for three years.  I am currently on the honor roll, National Honor Society, and an active member in the Diversity Club and Spanish Club.  I teach pre-school as part of the RCHS occupational training program and am certified in CPR.  I love to work with children and hope to pursue a career in elementary education.  I am glad that I am able to coach gymnastics because I am able to see the joy the child gets when they learn a new skill.  I have found gymnastics to be a wonderful sport that builds self-confidence, character, and strength.  I look forward to teaching your child and watching them grow.  Feel free to let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of any help.

Hello I’m Stephanie Crisi. Downriver Gymnastics has been my 2^nd home for the past 12 years.  I was on team until March of 2005 when I finished my last season competing.  I competed as a Level 8 gymnast last year and took a gold medal at each meet in my last season.  I graduated from Lincoln Park High School with nearly a 4.0 GPA in 2005 and now attend Henry Ford Community College. I look forward to working with the pre team, team kids & all the gymnastics here at DG.  I hope they have the fabulous experience in gymnastics that I had & still have.  If I can help you in any way please feel free to ask -  I’d love to help.

Hello everyone my name is Miss Lisa and I love to play gymnastics every day.  I’ve been at DG for 9 wonderful years.  I love making new friends and have a special part in my heart for silly boys, because I have two at home.   Issac, who is 10 and Weston who is 7.  I hope you’ll love this gym as much as I do.  I’m always here if you ever have any questions or concerns.  Just Ask!

Hi! I'm Kiah Manthei. I have been a part of the DG family for as long as I can remember! I was a competitive gymnast here and am currently a competitive cheerleader at Gibraltar Carlson High School. I have a 4.0 gpa and am active in local youth theatre groups and dance. I also take vocal lessons and sing in a show choir! I love Downriver Gymnastics! It is my second home and family! I am so excited to be coaching gymnastics! Please let me know if you have any questions. I am here to help!

HI, my name is Emily Reif. Welcome to Downriver Gymnastics! I go to Carlson High School and am in the class of 2013.  I was a gymnast for  8 years and had to retire due to a recurring ankle injury. I maintain at least a 3.8 GPA in school and I rowed crew my freshman and sophomore years.  I've been part of the DG family since 2006 and this is my 2nd home!  I believe gymnastics teaches discipline, perseverance and confidence.  I really enjoy coaching and am looking forward to working with your child!  If you have any questions, feel free to let me know.