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Management Position
1 Opening, Must be available Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Part Time (25-30 hrs)
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management team
Angela Schocker
Gym Owner
My journey with Extreme Gym began when my daughter joined a Parent & Tot class at just 2 years old. She went on to compete through her senior year and has since graduated from MSU. I truly loved being a gym parent and still miss it today.
My passion for the sport — along with a growing interest in the business side of gymnastics — led me to begin helping in the office in 2008. From there, what started as lending a hand quickly grew into something much bigger.
One of the most exciting parts of this journey has been finding our perfect location and building something from the ground up. Creating Extreme into what it is today — from scratch — has been both challenging and incredibly rewarding.
I am so proud to be part of the growth and development of Extreme and look forward to many more years ahead.
Destinee Wells
executive director of operations
Destinee has been part of the Extreme family for 8 years and currently serves as our Facility Manager.
Over the years, she has truly done it all — working in the office, coaching, helping in management, and even teaching art classes. Her wide range of experience allows her to support every area of the gym and confidently share all that Extreme has to offer — from gymnastics and art classes to birthday parties and the play area.
Destinee loves the welcoming, family-like atmosphere between both staff and customers and takes pride in being able to recommend everything we offer to friends, family, and even first-time visitors.
With a background as a competitive gymnast turned cheerleader, she has always had a passion for working with kids. In high school, she participated in a childcare program where she visited elementary schools throughout the district to help students with schoolwork and classroom activities — a passion that continues in her role today.
LAUREN ANNAS
MEMBER EXPERIENCE & SALES DIRECTOR
Born and raised in Grosse Pointe Woods, Lauren brings a lifelong passion for people, wellness, and community to everything she does. She spent over four years running her own business, South Lyon Nutrition, where she created a welcoming space for others to enjoy healthy shakes, connect meaningfully, and feel empowered in their wellness journeys.
Lauren also has a strong background in early childhood education, where she loved helping young children grow and thrive during their most important developmental years.
Whether she’s launching a business, teaching, or building vibrant, supportive spaces, Lauren leads with positivity, purpose, and a deep commitment to connection.
MORGAN HARRISON
Party & event Coordinator
Morgan trained as a gymnast at Extreme for five years, starting in the recreational program before advancing to the Xcel team. During her competitive career, she spent two seasons competing in Xcel Silver and two additional seasons in the Gold division.
After several years of competition, Morgan chose to step away from gymnastics to focus on her academics. She graduated from Utica High School in 2023 and plans to continue her education by enrolling in college to pursue a business degree.
Because of her positive experiences in the sport, Morgan was inspired to return to the gym in a new role. She became a gymnastics coach to help young athletes develop their skills, build confidence, and grow their love for gymnastics.
Morgan is excited to be back and proud to be part of the Extreme family again! 🤸♀️
Jessica Chetcuti
Preschool class Director
With over 15 years of experience at Extreme Gym, Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to our youngest athletes. After several successful years coaching the Xcel Team, Jessica has shifted her focus to leading and growing our Preschool Program. She is passionate about early childhood development and is currently developing exciting new classes for children ages 0–5 years old.
Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development from Central Michigan University and has a natural talent for connecting with little ones. Her bubbly personality, creative approach, and deep understanding of young children make her a perfect fit for introducing our tiniest gymnasts to movement, coordination, and fun!
competitive & TEAM Prep coaches
Shayna Kosalsky
DEVELOPMENT TEAM COACH
Shayna was a competitive gymnast at Extreme for 15 years. She has coached recreational and competitive gymnastics on and off for 10 years. Shayna graduated from Central Michigan University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a minor in Leadership and is currently in the process of becoming a Personal Trainer. Gymnastics and coaching is her passion and she is very excited to be back in the gym working with kids.
Jessica Nabozny
DEVELOPMENT Team Coach
Jessica has been part of the Extreme team for 3 years and brings both high-level athletic experience and a strong background in education to her coaching.
She graduated from CMU with a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development and currently teaches 2nd grade. Jessica grew up as a competitive gymnast, reaching Level 10, and also cheered in college.
Jessica loves being able to coach a sport she grew up loving and enjoys working alongside the coaching team at Extreme. Her favorite part of coaching is helping gymnasts fall in love with the sport just as she did and watching them work toward and achieve their goals.
Outside of the gym and classroom, Jessica enjoys baking and cooking — especially making sourdough bread!
Aliya Hatty
xcel team & Team prep coach
Aliya is currently in her third year at Macomb Community College, studying to become a Medical Assistant, with plans to possibly continue into radiology. She joined Extreme Gymnastics three years ago after hearing great things about the program and looking for a new place to coach while finishing school.
Aliya competed in gymnastics for six years and has a strong background working with children. She started coaching recreational classes but quickly advanced to become the Head Coach of our Xcel Team.
What Aliya enjoys most about Extreme is the supportive environment. She loves the friendly staff and looks forward to coming in each day to work with the girls she coaches.
Fun Fact: Aliya was adopted when she was a baby.
Nate Ludaway
xcel, Team Prep & CLASS COACH
Nate attended Adrian College and Eastern Michigan University and brings more than five years of experience working with children to Extreme Gym. His background includes coaching gymnastics for four years as well as working with day camps, overnight camps and afterschool programs.
A lifelong athlete, Nate has experience in cheer, dance and track. After spending time away from gymnastics coaching, he jumped at the opportunity to return to something that brings him genuine joy. He loves coaching, working with young athletes and helping them grow both in their skills and their confidence.
While athletes definitely get to see Nate’s serious coaching side, he describes himself as a “large child at heart.” He loves to laugh, have fun and make sure there is always room for something a little silly each day.
RECREATIONAL CLASS coaches
Shane Chetcuti
tumbling & boys coach
Shane brings over 18 years of experience to Extreme Gymnastics, where he plays a vital role as our Boys and Tumbling Coach. He also provides specialized support in tumbling and vault for both our Xcel and Development Teams. A former high school gymnast at Notre Dame High School, Shane combines his technical expertise with a passion for teaching.
He loves working one-on-one with athletes during private lessons and finds great joy in helping children master new skills and gain confidence. In addition to coaching, Shane helps keep the gym in top shape through his ongoing work in facility maintenance. His dedication, experience, and energy make him a valued part of the Extreme Gymnastics team.
abbey lowry
CLASS COACH & BIRTHDAY PARTY pro
Abbey is currently a high school student with big plans for the future! She will be starting Early College next school year, where she plans to pursue a degree in Exercise Science / Kinesiology.
Abbey spent 12 years as a gymnast at Extreme and is excited to now be part of the coaching team. Her time as an athlete gave her a strong love for the sport and the positive impact it can have on confidence, strength, and teamwork.
She wanted to work at Extreme to help kids learn, grow, and most importantly — have fun while doing gymnastics! Abbey loves creating a supportive and encouraging environment where athletes can build skills and enjoy their time in the gym.
ANASTAJA BROWN
CLASS COACH
Anastaja is currently a senior in high school and is excited to graduate this year.
She has experience working with children of various ages and loves being part of their growth — watching them improve, build confidence, and feel proud of their accomplishments. Anastaja also has a background in gymnastics, dance, and cheer, and is familiar with basic skills, safety, and supporting children as they progress at their own pace.
Her favorite part of coaching is seeing kids gain confidence and celebrate when they learn something new or overcome a challenge.
Fun fact: Anastaja loves encouraging others and celebrating the small wins!
ka'mya butler
CLASS COACH
BIO COMING SOON!
zoe green
CLASS COACH
Zoë is a junior at Grosse Pointe North High School and joined Extreme Gym because she enjoys helping athletes learn, improve and advance their skills. She has experience working with young children through babysitting and brings a strong gymnastics background to the gym. Zoë previously competed in club gymnastics and currently competes in high school gymnastics. Before beginning gymnastics, she even practiced contortion—a fun fact that gives a glimpse into just how long flexibility and movement have been part of her life!
Caroline worden
CLASS COach
BIO COMING SOON!
isis lemanski
CLASS COACH
Isis is in her second year at Washtenaw Community College, where she is studying Secondary Education with the goal of becoming a middle school English teacher. She has been involved in gymnastics and sports for most of her life and loves having the opportunity to pass that passion on to the next generation.
Isis began gymnastics at six years old and transitioned to all-star cheer at age 13, eventually competing at the collegiate level. She also brings plenty of experience working with children through daycares, cheer coaching and summer camps.
Outside of the gym, Isis loves to travel. She has lived in 12 different states and has visited nearly 25!
Leighton Smith
birthday party pro & class coach
Leighton is a student at Sterling Heights High School and brings a lifelong love of dance, cheer and tumbling to Extreme Gym & KydVenture. She has been dancing since she was two years old, cheered for three years and trained in tumbling for two years. She currently competes with Anita’s Elite Dance and is also a member of her school’s varsity dance team. Leighton loves working with children, creating new memories and helping them enjoy the activities she loves. And if a Disney song comes on, there’s a good chance you’ll hear her singing every part!
anisah milton
Camp Coach & Birthday party pro
Bio coming soon!
MEMBER EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS & welcome desk attendants
griffin bruns
Members Experience specialist
Griffin is currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work at Wayne State University and expects to graduate in 2028. He joined Extreme Gym & KydVenture because he believes developing healthy habits at a young age can make a lasting difference in a child’s life. Griffin has experience with gymnastics from his childhood and enjoys helping families encourage an active, healthy lifestyle. A fun fact about Griffin is that he spent the summer backpacking through Europe!
Ta'niya nored
memeber experience specialist & marketing coordinator
Ta’Niya-Marie is a Detroit native and graduate of Chatham University, where she earned a degree in Marketing and Media Arts. She brings several years of experience working with children through youth programs and summer camps.
At Extreme Gym & KydVenture, Ta’Niya-Marie enjoys helping create a welcoming environment for athletes and families while using her creative background to capture the energy and community of the gym. Outside of work, she loves drawing, painting and working on new creative projects.
Kayla Bushon
welcome desk attendant
Kayla has been part of the Extreme team for 2 years and is one of the friendly faces you’ll see at our Welcome Desk.
She is currently attending Macomb Community College, where she is pursuing an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology. Kayla loves interacting with kids and connecting with families, helping create a positive and welcoming experience for everyone who walks through the doors.
Kayla has a strong cheer background, with 13 years of experience, including cheering all four years on the Fraser High School Varsity team. She even threw her very first back tuck right here at Extreme with Coach Destinee!
She currently serves as an Assistant Coach for the L’Anse Creuse High School Varsity Cheer team alongside her mom and enjoys staying involved in the sport she loves.
Olivia Dolland
welcome desk attendant
Olivia is a student at Lakeview High School with a strong background in gymnastics, cheer, and customer service. She spent 10 years in gymnastics and now participates in sideline and competitive cheer for her school. Olivia has customer service experience from working at Elephant Cupcakes, where she discovered how much she enjoys creating a positive experience for customers. She brings that same friendly, helpful attitude to Extreme Gym & KydVenture. Olivia works well with children and has an upbeat personality—she says she laughs at almost everything!
Maria White
welcome desk attendant
Maria is a first-year student at Macomb Community College, where she is studying Early Childhood Education. Working with children has always been a passion of hers, which made Extreme Gym & KydVenture a natural fit.
Maria gained hands-on experience working with children during high school, when she participated in a program as an in-class aide in a first-grade classroom. She also brings a strong cheer background, having participated in cheer for much of her life, including two years of high school cheer.
A fun fact about Maria is that she has a fraternal twin sister—and despite being fraternal twins, they are incredibly alike!
Emily Rutledge
welcome desk attendant
Bio coming soon!
Kacy Mallory
welcome desk attendant
Kacy is currently studying Business Management at Macomb Community College. She joined Extreme Gym & KydVenture because she enjoys helping others and creating a friendly, welcoming environment. Kacy has experience working with children through a summer camp where she helped kids with English and math while finding fun and creative ways to make learning enjoyable. She also participated in gymnastics when she was younger and cheered for three years in high school. Outside of work, Kacy loves music, dancing, staying active, trying new things and taking on new experiences.
