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)