Each instructor is a gymnastics professional & trained to safely bring out the best in each child by encouraging each child
All Instructors are USA Gymnastics Members and Safety Certified
The Berks East Team
Michael Vanim (Owner)
Michael Vanim has been coaching full-time since 1991. He has coached many gymnasts from Parent-Tot's classes to National Champions. Mike graduated from Ursinus College where he was an assistant coach for the 1990-1992 seasons. Mike has also made 240 skydives, and believes it is something everyone should try. Let me know if you want to jump.
He has been a clinician at several state and regional camps, clinics and congress
His favorite book is Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Harry Potter comes in a close second. Mike has been a level 8 judge. He is also a retired U. S. Army Drill Sergeant.
Berks East Coaches
Our coaches are USA Gymnastics Safety Certified and have completed and comply with the Safe Sport Policies
Eileen Wilson (Full Time Coach)
Eileen graduated with a BS in Health and Physical Education from West Chester University and has continued her gymnastic education through the USA Gymnastics University. She has taught in both public and private schools, but her true love has been to teach and coach the sport of gymnastics. Her favorite events are bars and beam. She also enjoys training the girls in the mental aspects of the sport. Over the years Eileen has had eight gymnasts qualify to attend the TOP National Camps. She finds training young gymnasts in the developmental areas of strength, flexibility and conditioning to prepare them for future competition very rewarding. Eileen has over 40 years of experience teaching gymnasts from 18 months to 18 years old and from the Beginner to Optional levels. She has established and directed gymnastic programs and trained gymnastic teachers.
Eileen has been involved in Community Bible Study for over 25 years. She and her husband, Bob like to hike, bike and go to the beach and spend time with their children and grandchildren.
Jennifer Campisi (Full Time Coach)
Jennifer had been coaching since 1996. While her coaching began with softball and field hockey, her love for gymnastics began when her daughter's passion for the sport became a part of their lives. Her daughter was a Berks East Gymnast for 11 years. Jennifer has been coaching gymnastics for Berks East since 2015. As a coach, "seeing the growth in confidence, strength, and skills in the kids from September to June is one of the best feelings you can have.....If you believe it, you can achieve it".
Gianna Vallone
Gianna graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in secondary education and teaches at Owen J Roberts High School. She was a gymnast at Berks East for 13 years and have been coaching at Berks East since 2017. She has been coaching team since 2022. In her free time she likes to spend time with family and friends, be active, and watch all things involving Philly professional sports.
Cindy Miller
Cindy began coaching gymnastics in 2000 and has continued to enjoy coaching the sport at many levels and several disciplines (J.O./now the Development Program, Xcel and GfA), up to and including national championships under the Gymnastics for All (GfA) discipline.
She joined the Berks East coaching staff in 2006. Cindy is the head coach of our Gymnastics for All Program. She has been a part of the USA Gymnastics’ National Technical Committee for the GfA program on both Power TeamGym and Acro & Tumbling Committees. She is currently serving as an elected member of the Acrobatics & Tumbling Development Program Committee. Cindy is a certified Power TeamGym and Acrobatics & Tumbling Judge. She is currently training to become a National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling (NCATA) Judge as well.
Cindy has enjoyed gymnastics all her life and was able to continue that passion for the sport once her own two children became involved. Both of her daughters have been involved since pre-school through competitive programs. Both girls have continued their love of the sport as coaches at the club and collegiate levels.
Jodie Miller
Jodie has been a gymnast at Berks East since 2006. She has competed at the artistic compulsory level, and continued her career in both Xcel and Gymnastics for All. As an Xcel gymnast, she earned the title state Gold All-Around Champion 2 years in a row and was part of several TeamGym nationally ranked teams. Jodie was a member of our Acrobatics and Tumbling team for 5 seasons as well. Continuing her love for gymnastics, she began coaching at the age of 14 (2014). She teaches recreational classes from Parent & TOT through Advanced levels. Currently she coaches Xcel, as well as GfA TeamGym and Acrobatics & Tumbling.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets, crocheting, and baking.
Angela Sten
Angela Sten is a graduate of Lycoming College with a degree in Education. She is an experienced elementary and preschool teacher. She has been coaching toddler classes since 2022. She is an avid runner and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.
Tom Roache
Tom Roache – “Mr. Tom”; “Coach Roache” – Since 1993 - Tumbling Instructor - Coach
Full Time Professional Engineer, Part Time Gymnastics Instructor and Owner of a Game design Company “Red Duke Games”.
Tom has been coaching gymnastics for almost 30 years, working with Gymnastics Teams, Acro and Tumbling Programs, Cheerleading Teams and All-Star Cheerleading Programs. Tom currently runs the Sunday Tumbling Clinics at Berks East. Tom is confident that he can troubleshoot any gymnast so that they can advance their tumbling and gymnastics skills and get through any hurdles that come along. Tom is USAG certified and Safety Certified.
Tom with his wife and two children live in Limerick and hope to get through sending their two boys through college.
Aimee Disandro
Aimee is in the class of '26 at Owen J. Roberts high school and has been doing gymnastics at Berks East since 2011 and was a Level 8 gymnast. She teaches beginners and M&M’s and has been coaching since March of 2022. when she isn’t training or working she is doing crafts or playing board games with her family. She is finishing out her senior year as an Xcel Diamond on Vault and Floor.
Ally Disch
Ally goes to Owen J Roberts highschool and is in the graduating class of '28. She has been doing gymnastics since 2015 and is currently on the optional team. She has been coaching since age 12 and teaches TumbleBearTot and Kinder classes. In her free time she likes to spend time with friends and family.
Ava Fabian
Ava in the graduating class of '27 at Pottsgrove high school. She has been doing gymnastics since she was 3 and is currently a Level 9. She has been coaching since 2020 when she started as a helper with our Tots. When coaching she mainly coaches our KinderGym, Tots and helps with our TOPS program. During the spring she also runs track for Pottsgrove. When not at the gym, likes to hang with her friends and family. She enjoys watching the Phillies and Eagles play!
Peggy Vanim
Peggy is a retired educator. She worked at Rose Tree Media School District as a Health and Physical Education teacher, at Neumann College as Athletic Director and Vice President for Student Affairs and at West Chester University as Director of Off Campus and Commuter Life.
She has been a coach for basketball, gymnastic, field hockey, lacrosse softball, tennis and volleyball teams. Peggy has also been an official in field hockey and lacrosse and a gymnastic judge.
She enjoys playing bridge, political novels, the Phillies and the Eagles, and enjoyed joining her son on his first sky dive.
Lori Motto
Lori coaches our Beginners, Maxi’s, and M&M’s classes, she is always eager to help where needed, as well. She was a level 6 gymnast and has 7 years of coaching experience. Her two daughters attend Berks East, between her two daughters and step children Lori has five daughters total. Lori obtained an associate’s degree from Lansdale School of Business, is actively working towards a bachelor’s degree at Eastern University, and also works as a manager at a call center. Some of her hobbies include watching Hallmark Christmas movies, paddle boarding, hiking, and enjoying as much time as she can outdoors.
Sara Parrish
Sara Parrish started dancing at the age of 4 at a local dance studio. She trained in ballet, pointe, lyrical, modern, contemporary, and jazz. She was also a part of their student teacher program and competition team. She was a dance major at The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts for 3 years. She earned her Bachelor's in Dance and Business Administration at Messiah University. During her time at Messiah she performed with the dance department, choreographed dance pieces and musical theater shows, and was able to study abroad at Roehampton University in London. She loves coaching parent tot and tumble bear tots. She also helps the team gymnasts with their dance technique. When she's not coaching she's spending time with her husband, their son and dog.
Ava Smolenski
Ava has been a gymnast at Best East Gymnastics since she was four years old and is an Xcel Diamond gymnast. She began coaching in 2022 and mainly coaches Beginners. She is in the graduating class of ‘26 at Owen J. Robert’s and plans to be in the medical field. Outside of the gym, she enjoys spending time with her friends, family, shopping, and watching her favorite TV shows.
Makenna Parker
Makenna was previously part of the GFA and Acro and Tumbling Teams at Berks East. She has been cheering since the age of 6 l. When Makenna is not working, at cheer, or in school she likes to hang out with her friends and travel.
Luke Cable
Luke coaches our Beginner, Intermediate, Into Tricking, and NinjaZone classes. He has 5 years’ experience with tumbling and is currently attending PSU Berks. When Luke is not coaching, he is a full time student and also loves to spend quality time with his son and fiancé.
Gracie Themes
Gracie goes to Owen J Roberts high school and is in the graduating class of '28. She has been coaching since the summer of '25 and helps with kinder classes. In her free time she likes to dance and spend time with family.
Ella Sten
Ella Sten is a competitive gymnast at Berks East. She attends Owen J. Roberts high school. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, shopping, and loves the beach.
Ellie Crawford
Ellie has been on the Gymnastics For All team since 2018, including TeamGym and Acrobatics & Tumbling. She coaches both recreational classes, and the younger GFA athletes. Ellie is in the class of '26 at Spring-Ford High School, distinguished honor roll, and is currently being recruited to do acro & tumbling in college. When she's not focusing on gymnastics and school, she enjoys spending time with her family and playing with her dogs.
Emi Sheaffer
Emi Sheaffer is in the class of '29 at Spring-Ford Area High School. She has been helping coach sinces she was 12. Emi is part of the Berks East competitive team. In addition to training gymnastics, Emi sings in her church worship band and enjoys reading.
Campbell Facciolli
Campbell has been doing gymnastics for the past seven years and was an Xcel Platinum. During classes, she is a helper for mostly Tumblebear Tots and M&M’s, but is always eager to help wherever she is needed. Campbell is a Junior at Owen J. Roberts. When she isn’t in school or helping us out at Berks East, she is spending time with her 5 siblings.
Ceci Vanim
Ceci is in the graduating class of '30 and currently attends Fusion Academy. She has been in the gym since she was born. She was spotted on her first giant right around age 2 when she carried around the bar. Ceci is very creative and like making projects and art pieces. She has been helping with classes for TumbleBear Tots and our Gladiators since 2023.
Maddie Rissmiller
Maddie is in the class of '26 at Exeter high school and has been doing gymnastics since 2016 years and is a Xcel Diamond. She started coaching in the spring of 2025 and mostly helps out with Beginner, Kinder, and Tumberbear Tots. When not at school or gymnastics Maddie enjoys playing soccer for both her highschool and her club team, PA Classics, and spending time with family and friends.
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