Fred Turoff
Program Director
Former head coach of men’s gymnastics at Temple University 1976-2017, now assistant coach at Temple; former NGJA and FIG judge; member of US National Team 1969 & 1970; inducted into USAG Hall of Fame in August, 2009.
Nyla Welsh
Instructor of beginner girls and preschool
Nyla completed her freshman year at Temple University where she studied criminal justice and dance. She is now at Circadium School of Contemporary Circus to pursue a diploma in circus arts. When she was younger she took dance and gymnastics, but quickly decided she wanted to focus on ballet and studied at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet for 10 years. She also began training in aerial arts when she was in high school.
Josh Smith
Coach of boys, levels 5 and up plus adults
Joshua Smith has been coaching gymnastics for the past 11 years. Living out his belief that gymnastics is for life, he hopes to compete in NAIGC and is currently cast in two musical productions where he tumbles and sings. Josh has had many of his gymnastic dreams come true such as coaching highbar with Jonathan Horton at the Starbound clinic in NJ. At Woodward, Josh learned from and worked with Slava Boiko who coached for Penn State and the Soviet Union’s National Team. Josh strives to continue giving young men with drive and daring– the knowledge to take State and Regional titles.
Jen Lex
Instructor of preschool, beginner and advanced beginner girls
Jen has been involved with gymnastics since she was 8yo. She tumbled from 8 to 16yo and then found a love for coaching. She’s been coaching for the past 20 years and has enjoyed every minute. Jen has worked with tots up to teens. Her thrill is seeing her students learn new skills and reach their goals.
Tahir Ingram
Instructor of levels 1&2 boys
Tahir has 10 years of coaching experience with Sayre Morris Gym Crew and was a competitor for 3 years with that team. He finds it rewarding to teach skills that transcend the sport and “stick” for life.
Mioshi Ellison
Instructor of preschool and beginner girls
Mioshi competed for Haverford Y up to level 7. She later coached at both Haverford Y and Roth’s Crosspoint. As a West Chester U student, she trained with its club team. At WCU, she majored in Exercise Science and minored in Coaching. She’s a certified EMT as well.