Meet The Team

Hi I am Deb McDonough I am an Ohio Northern University Graduate with a BS degree in Pharmacy.  I competed in Gymnastics from the age of 6 to 14 years old.  I competed in the USA at that time in Class 2 , which would be equivalent to our current level 8. I look forward to sharing my love for gymnastics with you.  

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FUN FACT: I am Ryan, Ben & Lauren's Mom!!

Hi! I'm Renee, a Fort Recovery High School graduate and a proud Toledo Rocket. I have lived in Toledo and Dayton, but settled in St. Henry when I met my husband. We have 4 very active children; 2 daughters and 2 sons who have all taken classes her at FDG. I have over 26 years experience in customer service between the transportation, retail and food industries. I working with the families here is my favorite part of my job! I also love planning/coordinating events I am excited to be a part of the Flight Deck team!

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FUN FACT: Renee owned a clothing boutique for 9 1/2 years.

Hi! I’m Joscelyn, I am a former cross country and track runner from Celina. I come from a family with 9 kids and as the oldest have always been with and around kids! I really enjoy working with kids and pushing them to excel in whatever they do, to become the best that they can be. I’m super excited to get to watch and push your children to do great things through gymnastics!

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FUN FACT: Joscelyn loves drinking coffee so much, that sometimes her friends tell her she might be addicted! 

Amanda has been an art teacher for 12 years and graduated from the University of Kentucky, completing her master's degree at the University of Dayton. Amanda was a competitive USA gymnast from a very young age & competed to Level 8 before moving on to competitive cheerleading & dance during college at UK. She even danced for a professional arena football team - the Lexington Horsemen. Amanda has since coached cheerleading for 12 years, gymnastics, and even High School softball. After watching her daughter, Georgia, compete in her first season at Flight Deck, Amanda realized just how much she missed being in the gym & sharing her love of the sport with young athletes. Amanda is extremely excited to be a part of the FDG staff and can't wait to teach poise, grace, strong work ethic and character-driven mentality!

Bill is a retired 35-year High School Special Education Instructor and former High School Gymnastics State Coach of the Year. He previously worked at Universal Gymnastics in Columbus Ohio where he trained Levels 4 - 10 teams for 35+ years and during that time coached nine (9) State Championship teams. During the summers, Bill is the Associate and Gymnastics Director at Lake Bryn Mawr Camp in Pennsylvania, where his teams have won 38 straight Junior and Senior Wayne County Championships. He is very appreciative for the opportunity to work in such a tremendous facility and with outstanding youngsters and staff at Flight Deck Gymnastics.

Hi y’all! I’m Jen, mom of five adult children (almost- one is 17). I’ve homeschooled the last 10 years and this is my last year! Prior to that I have taught preschool, been an aide for special need students, and worked with adjudicated youth through the juvenile courts in Toledo. I’ve be blessed to work with people of all ages and abilities for most of my life. Long ago and far away I cheered and was a member on my State Champ High School Pom squad in Michigan. I love being a part of this active gym environment and in my role in customer service, I look forward to helping the families at flight deck any way I can. 

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FUN FACT: I’ve been in 4 musicals with my talented kiddos! 

Elijah is currently a freshman in High-School and is enrolled at Treca online academy. Eli lives in Celina Ohio and has been enrolled in tumbling at FDG since the opening of the gym. He helps in the nursery at his church and enjoys teaching and helping young students. Elijah is also into musicals, plays, hockey and Tumbling.

He is excited to join the FDG team and help however he can!

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FUN FACT: Eli loves music and has performed in over 12 different musicals!

"Ben is 12 years old and in 6th grade. He has been a part of Flight Deck Gymnastics' Ninja program for 3 years now. Ben says he likes being a part of his Ninja class, so he can get stronger. In his spare time he enjoys playing video games & spending time with his family. Ben will be mentoring & helping the instructors make sure everything is clean and tidy after each class! He is excited to be a mentor with FDG, and make sure everyone has fun while they are at the gym!

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FUN FACT: Ben is Lauren & Ryan's younger brother!

Ryan graduated from Ivy Tech with a major in Aviation Mechanics.  He enjoys hanging out with his friends and going boating.  He is very energetic and loves seeing the younger ones grow and be engaged in the classes.  Ryan looks forward to seeing the progress that each one of his students make during their time here at Flight Deck gymnastics.

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FUN FACT: Ryan loves to run marathons and has a Siberian Husky named Zeus!

Hi My name is Ava. I have been in gymnastics for over 6 years, and was on Flight Deck Falcons Competitive Team for 2 years. I love to work with kids and hope to have a lot of fun mentoring with them! 

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FUN FACT: I live on a farm in Celina, just down the road from Flight Deck!

Hi! I'm Layla. 

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Hi! I'm Haley. 

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Hi! I'm Allie. 

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Hi! I'm Rebecca. 

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Hi! I'm Addison. 

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Hi! I'm Luke. 

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