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Olympic Silver Medalist; 1996, 2000, 2004 Olympian; 5-time National Champion.

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    Blaine Wilson

    Hometown: Columbus, Ohio Residence: Columbus, Ohio Birth Date/Place: Aug. 3, 1974 - Columbus , Ohio Coach: Miles Avery School: Ohio State University Major: Psychology Favorite Event: Still Rings Began Gymnastics: 1979 Years on Jr. National Team: 2 (1991-93) Years on Sr. National Team: 11 ½ (1993-04, Fall ‘04) Daughter Wakaya, born on Oct. 4, 2002. Married to Aliane Baquerot Wilson since September 2008 and they are expecting a son in August 2009.

    Accomplishments

    • Blaine Wilson won his first World Championships medal at the 2003 Worlds when he helped the team to a silver-medal finish. Months later, at the 2004 Visa American Cup, Wilson tore his left biceps tendon, and vowed to return for the 2004 Olympic Games. His hard work and determination earned him a spot on the men's Olympic Team, and in Athens the team battled for a silver medal victory. Blaine Carew Wilson is the first man to win five consecutive national titles since USA Gymnastics was named the sport's National Governing Body, and the third man to win five consecutive U.S. all-around titles (or more) in gymnastics history. Wilson 's father started him in gymnastics at age four because he was so energetic. Wilson was a member of the 2000 and 1996 Olympic Team. Both teams placed fifth, the strongest Olympic Team showing since 1984. Wilson also finished fourth at the 1999 World Championships. He has completed his eligibility at Ohio State University , winning the Jesse Owens Award in 1997, presented by the Big Ten Conference to recognize its outstanding male athlete.
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    Natalia Laschenova

    Natalia was born in Elgava, Latvia in 1973 and trained as a gymnast from her childhood.

    Accomplishments

    • 1988 Olympic Team Gold Medalist
    • 1989 World Champion Gold and Silver Medialist
    • 1993-1999 Coach Choreagrapher (floor and beam) Olympic National Team of Belarus
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    Anna Loescher

    Anna is from Chicago and she heads up the Integrity Rhythmic program.

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    Kristy Fries

    Kristy is from Painesville, OH and has been a gymnast since she was 2. She has been coaching for the past 6 years. Kristy is a student as the Ohio State University where she is studying business marketing. She has been president of the OSU Club Gymnastics team for 2 years and treasurer for one. She is a member of the National Assocoation of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs Board and serves also on their marketing board. Kristy is a USAG pro member and is safety certified.

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    DeRon McIntyre

    Born Dec. 11, 1985; Raised in Brooklyn, New York; DeRon started his gymnastics as a child in NYC and began coaching when he was 15. He has loved it ever since.

    Accomplishments

    • DeRon was the student assistant coach for the Ohio State Mens Gymnastics team during college. This gave him the opportunity to work alongside great coaches and great athletes. Not only was he fortunate enough to see and help OSU athletes but he was able to analyze and help coach the workouts of 2004 Olympic contendees.
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    Stan Dobrydnio

    Born and raised in New Jersey. Trained and competed for Surgent's Elite gymnastics. Attended the University of Mass. on gymnastics scholarship.

    Accomplishments

    • Stan is a former State and Regional Champion as well a Junior Olympic National Qualifier. After college Stan competed as an elite gymnast for 2 years before retiring. Stan is entering his 15th year of coaching. He has led both boys and girls teams to State Championships at every level as well as having coached regional and national individual champions. He is a high energy coach known for his excellent guidance and spotting skills.
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    Carla Crawford

    Carla's experience in cheerleading began in middle school, and continued through creating her own summer camp company for high school cheerleaders during college. Once leaving college, Carla began her teaching career and began coaching high school cheerleading. She started the all star cheerleading program at a gymnastics gym, and after leaving that program, continued to coach at the high school. Currently, she is the head cheerleading coach at Dublin Jerome HS

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    • Carla enjoys her time with her husband and son outside in the sunshine. She would spend each day at Disney if she could!
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    John Karmecy

    John started gymnastics at the age of eight at Great Lakes Gymnastics and after outgrowing two gyms, John switched to West Side Gymnastics in Copley, Ohio. John started college at Cleveland State University and then transferred to Columbus State University. He has earned his associate degree in Accounting and is continuing onto Franklin to finish his bachelor degree in Forensic Accounting with a double minor in Finance and Small Business Management. John is looking forward to an exciting coaching career with the boys’ team here at Integrity Gymnastics.

    Accomplishments

    • During his six years of training at West Side, John won several state titles and qualifies to nationals four times. At the age of 15, John started his coaching career. Since then, he has had numerous state and regional champion and championship teams. He has also coached regional future star champions and national qualifiers. John has also qualified kids onto junior developmental national team and junior national team. John has also been a nationally ranked judge for over 9 years. He has judged major competitions ranging from Ohio State College meets, Black Jack in Las Vegas, Circle of Stars in Indiana, Florida meets, State Championships, and Regional Championships.
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    John J. Mendicino

    I started gymnastics in Vermont at 11 years (1969). I fell in love with the sport and competed through middle, high school and college. I've worked at many private clubs as a team and class coach. After many years of coaching boys and girls, at all competitive levels, I decided to dedicate my time to recreational gymnastics.

    Accomplishments

    • 3 time state all-around championship (Vermont)
    • 2 time sectional champion
    • OSU varsity Gymnastic Team
    • Odessa Jr. College Gymnastic Team
    • NJCAA National champion (floor-exercise)
    • NJCAA All American
    • Over 30 years coaching experience
    • Former club owner
    • coached many gymnasts to championship titles and college scholarships.