Melissa's career in gymnastics started at the age of ten when she joined a private club in Oshkosh, WI. After competing through level 9, she joined the high school gymnastics, diving and track teams. Melissa's talents in athletics led her to a Division 1 scholarship in diving at UW-Green Bay where she graduated with a BS in Business Marketing in 2004.

Upon graduating from college she took a full time job as Marketing Director and girls’ gymnastics coach at a green bay area gymnastics club. She enjoys coaching all kinds of gymnastics classes from preschool and school aged recreational gymnastics to competitive gymnastic teams. In addition to coaching in club gymnastics Melissa was privileged to coach at Lake Owen Gymnastics Camp.

Starz Academy youth football camps are run by Scott Burnoski. He grew up in the Chicago area and went to high school at Rochester Century High School in Minnesota. He went to college at UW-La Crosse and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing.

In college he excelled in football, leading his team to three consecutive WIAC Conference Championships. He was named the WIAC Player of the Year along with All-American Honors in his senior year. He also holds most every major receiving record for catches, yards, and touchdowns at UW-La Crosse.

Professionally, he has had a number of tryouts with NFL teams including the Green Bay Packers and has played professional arena football for the Green Bay Blizzard and Milwaukee Iron. He is looking forward to helping kids develop their football and life skills during our camps.

As a gymnast, Kathy competed at the optional level and started as a junior gymnastics instructor at the age of 14.

While in college Kathy started coaching compulsory teams as well as high school gymnastics. She has coached for over 25 years because of her love of gymnastics. Kathy graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a bachelor's degree in Business with a Marketing emphasis.

In addition to gymnastics Kathy also has over 11 years of experience teaching dance. Her goal is to help gymnasts and dancers reach their highest potential while having a fun and positive experience.

Kristin competed as a gymnast for 12 years with Oshkosh Gymnastics Center, under Phyllis and Dale Hardt. She also was a member of the Oshkosh West High School Gymnastics Team in 1990-91.

In addition to her gymnastics career Kristin has extensive coaching experience having coached at Madtown Twisters Gymnastics in Madison, Wisconsin. Kristin’s professional career also includes being an office staff member at Oshkosh Gymnastics Center. We are very thankful to have Kristin as a part of our coaching staff.

Tish started her career in gymnastics as a child and participated in both recreational and competitve gymnastics.

Tish's love of gymnastics continued into her adulthood choosing coaching as her primary career path. She has coached in the Fox Valley and the Greater Green Bay area for 20+ years. Tish is currently pursuing a college degree from the University Wisconsin - Oshkosh.

Abbey Barnes began her gymnastics career at the age of 3 in the Green Bay area. At the age of 10 Abbey joined Aerial Gymnastics as a competitive gymnast. Abbey, now age 14 and a level 8 competitive gymnast with Starz Academy, has decided to share her love of the sport with other children as a Jr. Coach.

We are privileged to have Abbey in a Jr. Coaching role. A sister of 2 younger bothers and an avid babysitter Abbey has a gentle way of reaching younger children and encouraging them as they progress in the sport of gymnastics.

Abbey has the goal of receiving a college gymnastics scholarship with a division I University when she graduates from DePere High School. She is well on her way!!!

Cristin has been involved in the gym for over a year as a Playdate and open gym facilitator. Cristin has always enjoyed teaching and coaching children. Her coaching accomplishments include: gymnastics instructor, swim team coach, swim lessons instructor and life guard.

A graduate of UWGB she holds a degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation she worked as an Account Manager at Schneider National. Now a mother of three, Cristin stays involved by volunteering weekly in the schools and coaching gymnastics.

As the mother of one of Starz Academy’s competitive gymnasts, Heather has developed a true love and respect for the sport. Her background as a sales account manager and professional cleaner helps Heather wear many hats at Starz Academy.

Heather works in our front office and pro-shop, facilitates Big Starz Open gym, Starz Field Trips and Starz Birthday Parties. When she is not found in one of these many roles Heather is organizing, decorating or keep our gym deep cleaned.

When she is not running open gym Karen works for a local dentist office as an Office Manager. You will also see Karen working many evenings in Starz front office and pro-shop.

Laurie has seen first-hand how the Starz motto ‘teaching kids the skills to compete in life’ has positively influenced her children and wants to share that experience with others. When she is not bragging to everyone she meets about the benefits of Starz, she likes to be behind the scenes and helps with various office responsibilities such as…Helping with the organization of Starz events: Recital, Memorial Day weekend, Christmas fun, meet schedule and communication; Free trial class offers