Staff

We take pride in offering friendly and courteous service. Our instructors are caring professionals trained to encourage children to have fun while participating in a challenging program. Our personal commitment to helping children gain knowledge and reach goals will ensure your child’s enjoyment in class. Our classes are educationally based and designed to inspire all types of learners. We believe the personal and physical skills developed in gymnastics are building blocks for a child’s confidence and self-esteem.

Looking for a fun place to work with a supportive and wholesome environment.  We offer part time hours to suit your schedule.  If you enjoy coaching and working with children, click here for an employment application at All Around Gymnastics!

pdfEmployment App revised 11-03-09

Lindi Polk

I graduated from Reinhardt College with a degree in Communications.  I was a cheerleader and competitive gymnast while in school.  I have taught pre-school gymnastics, coached cheerleading, conducted adult group fitness classes and one-on-one personal training.  I enjoyed volunteering with Special Olympics for several years.  I am CPR and First Aid certified through the State of Georgia.  I married my high school sweetie and have 3 wonderful children.  My favorite thing to do is spend quality time with my family.  I enjoy skiing, running and exercising.  As the Director at All Around Gymnastics, I am passionate about helping each child reach their full potential.

Brittany Hodges

I have nine years of coaching experience with the Alpharetta Community Center where I developed the Alpharetta Achievers Team.  I have coached levels 3 through 8 and have taught all the compulsory level routines.  I trained at the Atlanta School of Gymnastics and successfully competed through level 10.  I completed and advanced in TOPS program.  I competed and qualified in many National and Regional events.  I was awarded over 10 state titles.  I am a member of the USA Gymnastics Federation and the Amateur Athletic Union for Gymnastics.

Kelly Roberson

I started gymnastics at the age of 7 and retired from competition when I was 21.  In the span of 14 years, I managed to compete at the Elite level, was a National Team Member, and earned a scholarship to the University of Georgia as a GYMDAWG from 1991-1994.  During my career at Georgia, I earned ALL-SEC and All-American honors, was SEC Freshman of the Year 1991, NCAA National Champion on the Uneven Bars 1991, 4 time SEC Championship Team Member, and 1993 NCAA National Championship Team Member.  I have an undergraduate degree in Business and a Masters in Sport Management.  I work as a Senior Sales Consultant for Novartis Pharmaceuticals in addition to coaching gymnastics.  I am married to my wonderful husband of 10 years, Brad Roberson.  We have 3 little girls, Macy, Haile and Cameron.

Lynda Loden

I have been judging women’s gymnastics for over 20 years and I currently hold a National rating.  I won the Class III GA State All-Around Championship when I was 12 years old.  After a successful high school career, I received a gymnastics scholarship to Longwood College in Farmville, Virginia.  While there I set school records in All-Around, Vault and Beam.  I was Scholastic All-American, voted Longwood’s Freshman Female Athlete of the Year and was twice voted team captain and Team MVP.  I have 18 years of dance experience and I have taught gymnastics and dance since I was 16 years old.  I am married to Marty and have four children, Danyella, Marty IV, Chad and Marie.  I have a degree in Fine Art and I enjoy being creative, reading, boating, skiing and the beach!

Debbie Harned

I was a competitive gymnast for seven years in the state of South Carolina.  My passion for gymnastics has kept me involved in the sport.

I started coaching Pre-team and Team in South Carolina in 1995.  I have also spent many summers working at Bela Karolyi’s camp.  Since then, I have also coached classes of all ages, tumbling, special needs, compulsory and optional teams.  I am a USA Gymnastics Judge levels 1-10 as well as USA Safety Certified, CPR and First Aid certified.

Lauren Hopson

I have trained in ballet, jazz, tumbling and gymnastics since age 3.  Prior to graduating from Auburn University I was a cheerleader at Florida State University.  While in Auburn, I enjoyed coaching an All Star cheerleading squad and judged many cheer tryouts for area schools.  Following graduation I cheered for the Georgia Force Arena Football Team and I was a member of the Atlanta Thrashers Blue Crew.  I enjoy volunteering my time to local charity groups.  In my spare time I enjoy reading any of the Twilight Sage books.  Oh and my absolute most favorite thing in the entire world is my Chihuahua, Charlie.

Abbey Edwards

My name is Abbey Edwards and if I had one wish it would be to go back in time and pick up where I left off when it comes to my gymnastics career.  I began at the age of 9 after years of ballet, tap and jazz.  From day one, both my family and I were hopelessly devoted to my training and competing until age 15.  I was a level 5 Georgia State Champion All-Around and also earned an All-Around title in level 6.  I have coached off and on throughout high school, college and beyond, mostly for the opportunity to make the same impact in at least one child’s life as my coaches did in mine.  I have a passion for gymnastics that has continued to grow over the years and enjoy passing along my knowledge to each new gymnast I meet.  I hold a real estate license in Georgia along with a license in neuromuscular massage therapy.  In my free time I enjoy hanging out with family, friends and most of all my new basset hound puppy, Clyde.

Lorrell Creswell

I attended DeKalb College and Georgia State University where I studied Physical Health and Education.  I started dancing when I was four years old and haven’t stopped yet.  I trained at The Dance and Drama Workshop, Margo Bibby School of Dance and The Aida Sutton Jones Dance School.  I opened my own dance studio in Canada before moving to Atlanta in 1992.  I was the owner and operator of Dance Maria in Roswell, Georgia.

Staci Young

I have been in love with gymnastics since the age of 4.  I progressed to level 8 and stopped competing at age 13.  I graduated from the University of Florida with a Masters in Accounting.  After working for a time in public accounting, I married my best friend from college, Rick, and started a family.  I enjoy time at home with our 3 children, Elise, Kinsey and Garrett.  I continue to enjoy coaching gymnastics.  I am so excited that I can now combine my two loves…my kids and gymnastics.  I enjoy reading, going to the beach, being active, volunteering at my kids’ school and spending time with my family.