Meet our Staff

Loui Janecky, Director

Qualifications B.S. Physical Education at Southern Connecticut State University (1976)
M.A. Education Administration at East Carolina University (1980) –
Thesis: “The Effects of Competition on the Pre-Adolescent”
Post M.A. Work at East Carolina University (ECU) –
Advanced Kinesiology and Physiology in the Human Performance Lab
Advanced Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Advanced Sport Psychology
Advanced Biomechanics of Human Movement
Post College Work Experience · 27 Years Director & Head Coach of LASG (1981 – present)
· 3 Years Physical Education Instructor UNM-LA
· 2 Years Physical Education Instructor & Gymnastics Program Coach ECU (1979 – 1981)
· 1 Year Physical Education Instructor CCCC (1978-1979)
· 2 Years Physical Education Instructor NC Public Schools (1976 – 1978)
· 3 Years Gymnastics Head Coach Jacksonville Gymnastics (1976 – 1979)
Certifications · 33 Years as a USA Gymnastics Professional Member
· 20 Years USAG National Safety / Risk Management Certification
· 19 Years USAG National Instructor Safety / Risk Management Certification Course
· 22 Years USAG National Skill Evaluators Certification
· 20 Years USAG NM State Tester - National Skill Evaluators Certification
· 27 Years USAG Meet Directors Certification
· 24 Years USAG NM State Tester - Meet Directors Certification
· 21 Years USAG Professional Developmental Program Coaches Accreditation
· 20 Years USAG Instructor - Professional Developmental Program for Coaches Certification Course Level 1
· 19 Years USAG Professional Developmental Program Coaches Accreditation Level 2
· 16 Years USAG Instructor - Professional Developmental Program for Coaches Certification Course Level 2
· American College of Sport Science Effectiveness Program Leader Level 1 (for coaches)
· American College of Sport Science Effectiveness Program Leader Level 2 (for administrators)
· 30 Years Instructor - Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification Course
· 7 Years USAG Women’s Gymnastics rated judge (Class 4 – 1 old system)
· Competitive Gymnast at the Nationals Level
· NMAA & NAHSA Coaches Certifications
Volunteer Management Positions 1. 4 years Los Alamos Public Schools Board of Directors (member, secretary, vice president, president)
2. 12 years Los Alamos Little League (coach, manager, league vice president)
3. 8 years Los Alamos Youth Soccer League (coach, manager, board of director’s nomination chair)
4. 14 years Los Alamos First United Methodist Church Sunday School Administrator

Coach Janice Miko

Education
B.S. Georgetown University
Gymnastics Work Experience
· · 8 Years Gymnastics Coach at LASG
· · 7 Years Gymnastics Coach, Commerce City, Colorado
· · 2 Years Gymnastics Coach for LASG Preschool On-the-Road Program
Certifications
· · USA Gymnastics National Safety & Risk Management Certification
· · CPR & First Aid
· · USA Gymnastics Professional Developmental Program – Level 1
· · USA Gymnastics & LASG Coaching Clinics – 8 years
Related Work Experience
5. · 2 years Ark Child Care

Coach Svetlana Skurikhin

Education Competitive Gymnast at the National Level
Title USSR Master-of-Sport Gymnast
the former USSR is often referred to as Russia now
this level is equivalent to USA Gymnastics Elite level & a standing retained for life
B.S. Physical Education from Russian State University of Physical Culture, Sport & Tourism, Moscow, Russia (1987)
Physical Therapy Diploma (1987)
Post College Work Experience
· · 10 Years Physical Education Teacher in grades 1-12 (1987-1997)
· · 2 Years Fitness Instructor (1988-1990)
· · 10 Years Recreational Gymnastics Coach (1987-1997)
· · 10 Years Swimming Instructor (1987-1997)
· · 4 Years Instructor and Coach at LASG Levels 1-7 (2004-present)
Certifications
· · USA Gymnastics Instructor Member since 2005
· · USA Gymnastics Professional Member since 2007
· · National Safety & Risk Management Certification
· · USA Gymnastics Professional Developmental Program – Level 1 (2008)
· · USA Gymnastics & LASG Coaching Clinics (2006, 2007, 2008)

Coach Lynne Taylor

Education
B.S. Physical Education at University of New Mexico (1985)
College & Post College Work Experience
· · 1 Year YMCA Camp Counselor (1976)
· · 3 Years College Intramural Referee/Umpire (1976-1979)
· · 3 Years Swimming Instructor/Lifeguard (1977-1980)
· · 1 Year Little Forest Playschool Instructor (1988)
· · 9 Years Gymnastics Instructor/Coach at LASG (2000-present)
1. o Level 4 Gymnastics Coach (2004-present)
2. o Level 5 Gymnastics Coach (present)
3. o Levels 1, 2, & 3 Gymnastics Coach (2002-2005)
Certifications
· · 9 Years USA Gymnastics National Safety & Risk Management Certification
· · 9 Years USA Gymnastics National Skill Evaluators Certification
· · 9 Years USA Gymnastics Professional Developmental Program Accreditation – Level 1
· · In progress USA Gymnastics Professional Developmental Program Accreditation – Level 2
· · 1 Year Child Abuse Prevention Training & Substance Abuse Training
· · 1 Year State of New Mexico Certificate for grades 7-12 Athletic Coach
· · In progress NMAA Coaches Training Program – Level 1
· · 2 Years College Athletic Training experience
· · In progress American Sport Science Education Program
· · 10 Years CPR & First Aid
· · 10 Years WSI Certification
Coaching Experience
6. · 2 years Softball
7. · 1 year Soccer
8. · 1 year Basketball
9. · 3 years Swimming Instructor
10. · High School JV Golf Assistant Coach (current)
11. · High School Varsity Girls Hockey Coach (current)
12. · High School House Boys & Girls Coach (current)
13. · 10 Years Board Member at Golf Course Pool Association
· · 10 Years Board Member at Los Alamos Golf Course
· · USA Gymnastics & LASG Coaching Clinics – 9 years

Instructor Rachal Allen

Education
University of New Mexico, 30 hours of Early Childhood Education Classes (1992-1993)
Work Experience
· 3 Years Instructor at LASG Level 1 (2007-present)
· Pre-school teacher Carousel Pre-School (1991-1995)
· In-home Childcare Provider (1997-2008)
Certifications
· USA Gymnastics Instructor Member
· USA Gymnastics Professional Developmental Program – Level 1 (in progress)
· USA Gymnastics & LASG Coaching Clinics (2007, 2008)
· Infant & Child CPR

Instructor Marcia Long

Education
B.S. Physical Education Arizona State University
Work Experience
· 7 Years Physical Education Instructor in Public Schools
· 5 Years Fitness Instructor
· 3 Years Yoga Instructor
· 1 Year Mommy & Me and Preschool Gymnastics Instructor at LASG
Certifications
· USA Gymnastics Instructor Member
· USA Gymnastics Professional Developmental Program – Level 1 (in progress)
· ACE Fitness Instructor
· First Aid and Adult, Infant & Child CPR
· Pre and Post Natal Fitness Instructor
Related Work Experience
· 5 Years Science Teacher at LAMS
· 3 Years Cross Country Coach
· 2 Years Track Coach

Instructor Heidi Schembri

Education
M.A. ed. Special Education Texas A&M University
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies (with honors)
Specialty in Early Childhood Education
Work Experience
· 12 Years Special Education Instructor in Public Schools
· 6 Years Instructor in Gross Motor Skills Development
· 1 Year Kindergarten Recreational Gymnastics Instructor at LASG
Certifications
· USA Gymnastics Instructor Member
· USA Gymnastics Professional Developmental Program – Level 1 (in progress)
· USA Gymnastics & LASG Coaching Clinics (2007, 2008)
· First Aid and Adult, Infant & Child CPR

Instructor Cary Boyle

Education M.S. Physical Chemistry (Quantum Theory) Indiana University Bloomington
B.S. Chemistry George Mason University
Work Experience
· New Kindergarten Recreational Gymnastics Instructor at LASG
Certifications
· First Aid and Adult, Infant & Child CPR
Related Work Experience
· 3 Years Volunteer Science Teacher at Preschool (Ark & Sage) and Canyoncito K-2
· 3 Year Figure Ice Skating Instructor for Country of Los Alamos
· 2 Years Volunteer YMCA Volunteer Coach (Volleyball, soccer, basketball)

Coach Lena Casson

Education
LAHS Graduate
Student at University of New Mexico in Nursing
Work Experience
· 5 Years at LASG
(student aide, camp counselor, instructor)
Certifications
· USA Gymnastics Instructor Member
· USA Gymnastics Professional Developmental Program Level 1 (in progress)
· USA Gymnastics –NM & LASG Coaching Clinics
· First Aid & CPR
· Red Cross Babysitting Course
Gymnastics Background
Lena is a former Atomic Tumbler. She was a LASG member from 1995-2007. The highlight and culmination of her competitive career was in 2007 when she was a New Mexico Level 8 Qualifier to the Region 3 Championships!

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