Staff
Ownership Team
Maria Lawrence
Maria@ImpactGymAz.com
Maria is an attorney and has a Masters in Counseling, which is the basis for her exceptional problem solving and communication skills. She has extensive experience in the operations and administration of the gymnastics business and frequently utilizes her law degree to create and implement legal documents and policies and procedures.
Maria’s strength lies in her communication skills and human resources experience. She also has significant sales and marketing experience within the private gymnastics industry. Maria will be heading up the operational/administrative and human resources aspects of the business. Maria brings a wealth of business and direct gymnastics experience to the ownership team. She is also USAG and safety certified.
Samantha Baltierrez (“Sam”)
Sam@ImpactGymAz.com
Samantha is an Arizona native and grew up in North Phoenix. Her love for gymnastics began at the age of 18 months when she began taking gymnastics classes. Samantha competed for a local gym up through Level 8.
She has been a coach for 12 years and is a certified USAG Gymnastics Judge. Samantha’s passion for children is what makes her a successful coach and life trainer. She heads up the coaching aspect of the business and brings a tremendous amount if gymnastics experience to the gym. It is her unique perspective as both coach and gymnast that makes her an amazing coach. She is also USAG and safety certified.
Leadership Team
Gabby Anderson – Rec/Kinder/Ninja Director
Gabby is an Arizona native who grew up in North Phoenix. She has coached and managed gymnastics for the last 15 years. She has a passion for the sport and shaping the next generation of gymnasts. She is married and a mother of two, Levi who is 9 and Kinzie who is 6.
Gabby Anderson – Rec/Kinder/Ninja Director
Gabby is an Arizona native who grew up in North Phoenix. She has coached and managed gymnastics for the last 15 years. She has a passion for the sport and shaping the next generation of gymnasts. She is married and a mother of two, Levi who is 9 and Kinzie who is 6.
Gabby Anderson – Rec/Kinder/Ninja Director
Gabby is an Arizona native who grew up in North Phoenix. She has coached and managed gymnastics for the last 15 years. She has a passion for the sport and shaping the next generation of gymnasts. She is married and a mother of two, Levi who is 9 and Kinzie who is 6.
Gabby Anderson – Rec/Kinder/Ninja Director
Gabby is an Arizona native who grew up in North Phoenix. She has coached and managed gymnastics for the last 15 years. She has a passion for the sport and shaping the next generation of gymnasts. She is married and a mother of two, Levi who is 9 and Kinzie who is 6.
Gabby Anderson – Rec/Kinder/Ninja Director
Gabby is an Arizona native who grew up in North Phoenix. She has coached and managed gymnastics for the last 15 years. She has a passion for the sport and shaping the next generation of gymnasts. She is married and a mother of two, Levi who is 9 and Kinzie who is 6.
Gabby Anderson – Rec/Kinder/Ninja Director
Gabby is an Arizona native who grew up in North Phoenix. She has coached and managed gymnastics for the last 15 years. She has a passion for the sport and shaping the next generation of gymnasts. She is married and a mother of two, Levi who is 9 and Kinzie who is 6.
Coaching Staff
Your IMPACT Gymnastics Academy training begins with and is built on World-class coaches.
Camryn Evans – Coach Camryn is a former gymnast and can often be seen tumbling into the pit during her off time. She coaches our Developmental kids and turns them into team members.
Gabby Lawrence – Coach Gabby is one of our main Team and Xcel coaches. She started gymnastics when she was 15 months old. She was trained by Samantha Baltierrez and at the age of 6 was named the Arizona State Level 4 Beam Champion. Gabby was also a member of the 2013 National Team and had the opportunity to train at the United States Olympic training facility in Texas. Gabby competed through Level 8 and was training Level 9 when growth plate injuries caused her to retire from gymnastics. She loves coaching the “littles” and is a valued member of our Impact family!