Coaches
Team Director - Sarah Thomas
25 Years in Acrobatic Gymnastics
National Program Committee Chair for Acrobatic Gymnastics
National Junior Olympic Chair 2012-2020
National Elite Coach of the Year Winner
National Star Service Award Winner
FIG Brevet Judge; 20 years of experience
sthomas@ieacro.com
Coach - Cristian Larez
Worked for 10 years as a physical education teacher in private schools, a pioneer of Acro, many times national champion, he also has 2 acrobatic acrobatic fig academies plus an Acro certification from Upag as a coach, cheer coach since 2003 with multiple national championships and international championships, he has accreditations in physical preparation and conditioning.
For Private Lessons email cristianlarez.o@gmail.com
Coach - Allison Snyder
Allison was an acrobatic gymnast for 12 years, retiring in 2020. During her acro career, she was selected to the USA National Team and the USA World Team, representing Team USA. Allison began coaching in 2018 and is the head coach of the compulsory competition team. Allison has a strong passion for artistry and choreography and loves creating routines for her athletes. Additionally, she is a student, studying business with a specialty in leadership, at Anne Arundel Community College.
For Private Lessons email allirose.011@gmail.com
Coach - Amy Grear
Competitive Acrobatic Gymnast 1996-2002
BA in Dance from University of Maryland, College Park 2001
Team Coach, Emilia’s Acrobatics & Gymnastics Club 2002-2007
Team Coach, 1st Class Acrobatics 2008-2020
Acrobatic Gymnastics National Superior rated judge 2012-2020
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CCFT) 2017-present
For Private Lessons email acgrear@gmail.com
Coach - Sidney Snyder
Sidney is a former USA National Team member and international medalist who competed in all acro disciplines including Women’s pair, Women’s Group and Mixed Pair. Sidney coaches pre-school, tumbling and the competition team.
Rec Director / Coach - Ali Cuadra
Ali has been coaching gymnastics for over 15 years. His specialty is artistic gymnastics and aerobic gymnastics, he also coaches rhythmic, tumbling and recreational gymnastics. He has FIG and 4 UPAG certificates. International preparation in Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Perú, Ecuador, Mexico and Panama. He has experience in international competitions such as Pan-American and Central American competitions, and several national competitions in Nicaragua and Panama.
For Private Lessons email ali.cuadra2@gmail.com
Coach - Maria Gutierrez
Maria has been coaching gymnastics for over 15 years. Her specialty is rhythmic gymnastics and artistic gymnastics, she also coaches aerobic, tumbling and recreational gymnastics. She has 2 FIG and 4 UPAG certificates. International preparation in Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Venezuela, Perú, Ecuador, Mexico and Panama. She has experience in international competitions such as Pan-American and Central American competitions, and several national competitions in Nicaragua and Panama.
For Private Lessons email alejaguts4@gmail.com
Coach - Sydney Edwards
My name is Sydney Edwards and I have been cheerleading for approximately nine years. Throughout my cheerleading career, I have cheered both on the sidelines and competitively at the recreational, high school, and now currently on the collegiate level at Bowie State University. Not only do I have the expertise as an athlete but I am also a cheer coach for the Crofton Cardinals.
For Private Lessons email syd581e@gmail.com
Coach - Marcus Flom
Marcus has been coaching all levels of gymnastics for over 15 years with an expertise in tumbling and acro. He has coached numerous National Champion and International level athletes and been invited to work as a tumbling specialist for USA Gymnastics National Team Training Camps. He specializes in working with mental blocks and overcoming fear of skills.
For Private Lessons email marcus.flompta@gmail.com
Assistant Coaches
- Ari Cuadra
- Alexandra Sarrach
- Emelia Eddy
- Emi Thomaj
- Michelle Lazaro