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Elite Athletics Staff
Melissa Thompson is the owner/founder of Elite Athletics Inc. Melissa was born into an athletic family and did a variety of activities growing up, including gymnastics. She holds a Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy from Utica College of Syracuse University. She has been working as an Occupational Therapist in pediatrics for over 20 years. She has a strong background in sensory-motor integration and sensory processing. Melissa is married and has 3 children, one of whom has special needs. All three of her children began taking gymnastics classes as toddlers. Her youngest is a competitive gymnast. She has experience running a bicycle touring business as well as teaching downhill skiing prior to having children. Melissa is very dedicated to providing a “customer first” based business where athletes will strive to reach their greatest potential. She is also interested in providing a unique business that offers something special for both special needs and typical children/adults.
Melanie Kiger is the Head Coach at Elite Athletics and is responsible for overseeing our additional coaches. She has coached gymnastics since 1998. Her coaching experience includes pre-school aged children through competition level gymnasts. She graduated from Lynchburg College with a BA in Child Development. Melanie was born and raised in Lynchburg and is currently teaching first grade for Campbell County Schools. Coaching gymnastics is Melanie’s passion and she looks forward to her team’s success each and every season. Melanie’s 3 rules of gymnastics are: 1) Always try your best and believe in yourself; 2) never give up when something is hard; and 3) have fun while working towards your personal best.
Ashley Sellers has a passion for working with children of all ages and is incredibly excited to be working with Elite Athletics. Having participated in different sports teams all through elementary, middle and high school, she enjoys all social and health benefits to participating in any sport. Ashley is currently completing her Master's degree in Special Education at Lynchburg College and hopes to remain in Lynchburg after degree completion.
Katelyn Hyman is very excited to be a part of Elite Athletics. She greatly enjoys working with children and hopes to be a positive influence to Elite gymnasts. Katelyn was born and raised in Lynchburg and is a 2009 graduate of Brookville High School. She took dance for twelve years all throughout elementary, middle, and high school and was a Brookville basketball cheerleader for three years. Katelyn is currently attending Longwood University where she is working to get her Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies/Elementary Education, with hopes of getting her Master's Degree in Special Education. After graduating college, she aspires to become an elementary school teacher.
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