Kristie Phillips Owner, Director, Coach

Kristie Phillips, is a retired American elite gymnast and is certified as an elite-level judge. She is currently the USA Gymnastics Athlete Representative that will serve on the 2008 Olympic Selection Committee.

The 1987 senior U.S. National Champion and one of the American team's strongest and most visible competitors in the mid-1980s. From 1985 to 1987, she placed first in the all-around in every single American competition she entered, including the 1986 American Classic, the 1986 Olympic Festival and the 1987 U.S. Classic. She was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2006. See Kristie's competitive resume.

Cathy Bisbe, Staff Coach

Kathy was the owner of Blue Ridge Gymnastics in Spruce Pine for five years. Since moving to the Lake Norman area, Cathy has been the Head Coach for Compulsory Gymnastics for two years.

Sophie Pratola, Staff Coach

Sophie has been coaching all levels of competitive gymnastics for over seven years. She has been a compulsory head coach and has coached a state champion team of level 4's. She has a BS in Food Science from the University of Maryland, and has a BS in Exercise Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In addition, Sophie has her Health Fitness Instructor certification through the American College of Sports Medicine which enables her to personal train and to teach adult fitness classes. She uses her exercise science degree to implement conditioning programs for the competitive gymnasts, and also to lead the Tyson Fitness Challenge classes during the summer.

Tina Silcox, Staff Coach

Tina Silcox has been coaching at KPAC since 2003. She was born in Frankfurt Germany and started gymnastics classes at age 2. She started coaching in 1998 and is a licensed coach in Germany as well. Tina’s favorite part of KPAC is “the great atmosphere, they all are like family”! Tina aspires to give her best to the children, and help them grow in all aspects of life!

David McKinney Staff Coach

David has competed in every Men's Gymnastic event as well as power tumbling. He has been a tumble coach for many years at the Middle and High School levels in North Carolina and West Virginia.

"I now have the privilege of coaching women's Gynmastics up to level 10 at KPAC and I am very pleased to be part of the KPAC family!"

Sergei Romanov Staff Coach

Angie Wilson Staff Coach

I began teaching preschool gymnastics in 2000 but have been involved with preschoolers for over 15 years. I have a degree in Early Childhood education and am currently the lead teacher at KPAL Academy at KPAC. My daughter began preschool gymnastics at 3 years old and has been in love with the sport for over 5 years now. I love teaching preschool gymnastics. They have such a contagious excitement. They love to have fun and are eager and determined to learn new skills. It is so rewarding when they finally get that new skill and they smile at you and say, " I did it all by myself!" My goal is to build confidence and self-esteem all while having fun!

Carrie Locklear Staff Coach

Stephanie Lanier Staff Coach

I am the mother of one of KPAC’s competitive gymnasts and have developed a true love and respect for the sport through my daughter. I have seen my child develop a strong sense of discipline, strength, and dedication while at KPAC. It has become our home away from home and we are truly treated like one of the family.

I have been teaching recreational gymnastics for over two years and truly love watching the children as they learn and grown in the sport. My hope is to continue learning more about gymnastics and how to help new children enjoy their experience at KPAC. Through my fun and energetic teaching style I strive to motive each child to achieve their best.

When I am not teaching at KPAC I work full time for Thermo King Central Carolinas in the role of Office Manager. I reside in Huntersville, NC with my husband, Stacy and daughter, Taylor. My hobbies include scrap booking, reading, outdoor activities and spending time with my family.

Horatio Bannister, Staff Coach

Horatio Bannister's experience brings harmony to Extreme Sports and Gymnastics. An avid endurance athlete, Horatio is happiest upside down on a windsurfer or wakeboard. "Years ago, I realized the benefits of gymnastics-type physical conditioning applied to all

sports and workout scenarios. It is now the norm to see NFL, NBA, & MLB programs include gymnastics style physical conditioning to their workout regimens. Gymnastics contains the building blocks of all sports... strength, agility, coordination, flexibility & dedication prepare all athletes, competitive or not, for peak performance and condition... and it's a blast!"