MGA Gymnastic Team

Alex – Head Coach
Hi! I’m Alex. Originally from Belarus, I represented my country in Boys’ Artistic Gymnastics at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and the 2000 Games in Sydney. I also performed for the Belarus National Team from 1992–2000, competing in numerous international events. In 1997, I earned a Bachelor of Science from the Academy of Physical Education and Sports of the Republic of Belarus. I have coached Girls’ Artistic Gymnastics at Mandeville Sports Complex for the past 25 years. 

Alena –  Head Coach
Hi! I’m Alena. Originally from Belarus, I was a member of two National Teams, gymnastics and freestyle skiing. I have coached Girls’ Artistic Gymnastics here at Mandeville Sports Complex for 25 years. I am proud to be part of the MGA Team and love watching the kids grow and achieve results. My focus is on making gymnastics exciting and fun while teaching that success comes from hard work and dedication.

Jacey Stewart – Coach

Jacey Stewart joined us here at Mandeville Sports Complex at 8 years old as a competitive gymnast. She competed in women’s gymnastics until level 7, then switched over to our competitive trampoline and tumbling team where she competed to level 8. After going to college, she came back to visit and was persuaded into coaching our 3&4 year old class in 2013. From there she has grown from working with level 1 competitive gymnast to working with all our levels.

“Being a gymnast taught me a lot about hard work and determination that is instilled in me till this day. When I quit competing, I always found myself wondering about what if I had stayed? So, when I went back for a visit and started coaching, I knew I found something I was passionate about! I love spending time with all of our girls and teaching them the same hard work my coaches Alex and Alena taught me.”

Katia Shostak – Coach

Katia has been a part of the MSC family for 23 years. She is a former gymnast and trampoline and tumbling athlete.
She has 9 years of coaching experience, including 6 years coaching the MGA competitive team.
“I have been around gymnastics for as long as I can remember and I couldn’t imagine being without it. This sport teaches you so many things, and I love to see the gymnasts grow and progress!”

Sarah Loveless – Coach

Sarah is an experienced gymnastics coach with over two decades of involvement in athletics, coaching since 2001 across recreational and competitive gymnastics, dance teams, ballet, and tap.

Sarah is passionate about creating a positive and structured training environment that promotes confidence, accountability, teamwork, and a lifelong love of physical activity. Her coaching philosophy centers on athlete development, safety, and cultivating excellence both in sport and in life.

Melanie Williams – Coach
Proud member of the MGA Gymnastic Team at Mandeville Sports Complex.

Jenna Macaluso – Coach

Jenna Macaluso brings 9 years of gymnastics and 10 years of cheerleading experience, building a strong foundation
in athleticism and performance. She has six years of coaching experience, including four years as a UCA cheer instructor, where she has developed athletes with both skill and confidence. Jenna is a two-time national and one-time world champion with Mandeville High School (2022) and a back-to-back Open Coed Game Day National Champion with Southeastern Louisiana University (2023-2024).