USAG XCEL PROGRAM
Designed by the national governing body, Xcel promotes high quality gymnastics at a flexible pace to allow all ages and levels to participate in a nationwide program.
Gymnasts enter as (beam required at all levels)
Bronze, no tumbling required and low bar. (Equivalent JOGA 8)
Silver, tumbling options, low bar, and vaults over mats
Gold, tumbling, high bar, vault table, high beam acro
Platinum advance skills up to B (equivalent DP Level 5/6)
Diamond skills up to B/C
Sapphire the highest Xcel level in the nation, Magma is NJ State Champions
USAG DP/JO PROGRAM
The most exclusive program run by the national governing body of gymnastics and gateway to elite Olympic and collegiate levels. Designed with five compulsory levels 1-5 and five optional levels 6-10, must have minimum requirements to be invited into the program and required time commitment and dedication. Please see Coach John for more info.
MAGMA COACHES TEAM, CLASSES, REC
JOHN D. MIN* - Head Team Director, Coach, Judge, and Owner, (full bio main page) min@magmagym.com
VALERIE GAYDOS* - Senior Team Coach at Phillipsburg Program, former athlete and coach in Pennsylvania. Works with all our competitive levels
WENDY HUSSON* - Senior Team and Class Coach, former gymnast
NICOLE FUSCO * - Team Coach and Nurse, former gymnast
SARA PYUN* - Team and Class Coach, Sara@magmagym.com, National Rhythmic Champion, dancer, choreographer and coach over 20 years
BREANA VENEZIA* - Team and Class Coach Program, former athlete
KAYLA MCKEOWN* - Team and Class Coach, former athlete
*All team coaches must be USAG certified, tested, and approved with NCSI background check, reference check, and recommendations with experience to be involved with coaching team and traveling at all meets and events.
THERESA MIN - Maintenance Staff & Support, co-owner, EWHA University
SIDNEY JOHNSON - Team Coach & Instructor (Rutgers University), former level 10 gymnast at Magma
Zlata Bodogh, Lauren Esposito, Malia, Rania, Emily, Sofia, Lilly, Kate, Bella, Emma Class Instructors and Support Staff (all former athletes)