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Our Staff

David Ortman

Westside Gym Owner

Erin (Willoughby) Pennington

Women’s Team Coach

  • Westside Gymnastics Team Coach since 1993
  • Former USA Gymnastics Athlete (Level 10)
  • Former Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gymnast
  • Former Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Gymnast
  • Attended Indiana University
  • USA Gymnastics Pro Member and Safety Certified
  • Parent of a Westside optional gymnast
  • Safe Sport Certified

Jenna Davis

Women’s Team Coach

  • USA Gymnastics Pro Member and Safety Certified
  • Former USAG Gymnastics Level 9 Gymnast
  • Current Level 2 Coach
  • Current Developmental Team Coach
  • Graduate of University of Southern Indiana 2020
  • Safe Sport Certified

Sami Jones

Women’s Team Coach

  • USA Gymnastics Pro Member and Safety Certified
  • Former USA Gymnastics Athlete
  • Westside Team Coach since 2016
  • Current Level 3/4 Coach
  • Safe Sport Certified

Tara Heck

Women’s Team Coach

  • USA Gymnastics Pro Member and Safety Certified
  • Former USA Gymnastics Athlete (level 9)
  • Westside Team Coach since 2015
  • Level 3/4 Team Coach
  • CrossFit L1 Certified Trainer
  • Safe Sport Certified

Sam Heck

Women’s Team Coach

  • CPR Certified
  • USA Gymnastics Pro Member and Safety Certified
  • Level 2 Coach
  • Developmental Team Coach
  • Safe Sport Certified

Christina Gillette

Women’s Team Coach

  • Safe Sport, Safety, and CPR Certified
  • USA Gymnastics Certifications include:  Team Coach Course and Clinic, National Compulsory Course and Workshop
  • Indiana Women’s Gymnastics Judge since 2006.  Current Rating Level: 10.  Actively judges throughout Region 5.
  • Coached all levels pre-team through options since 2010
  • Prior Compulsory Team Director
  • Westside Team Coach since 2018
  • 30+ Years as a Certified Surgical First Assistant

Nyah Namisnak

Women’s Team Coach

  • USA Gymnastics Pro Member and Safety Certified
  • Former USA Gymnastics Level 9 Gymnast
  • Current Level 2 Coach
  • Current Developmental Team Coach
  • Current Student-Athlete studying Communications at Marian University of Indianapolis ’23
  • Safe Sport Certified

Lucy Stout

Women’s Team Coach

  • USA Gymnastics Pro Member and Safety Certified
  • Former USA Gymnastics Level 9 Gymnast
  • Current Xcel Coach
  • Current Student at IUPUI
  • Safe Sport Certified

Katie Cesnik

Westside Cheer Coach

  • Cheered at Westside for 9 Years
  • Current Junior Level 2 & 3 Coach
  • Graduated from IUPUI with a Masters in Social Work
  • Safe Sport Certified

Kelli Hession

Westside Cheer Coach

  • Current Junior 2 Coach
  • Former Purdue Cheerleader
  • Safe Sport Certified

Abby Robbins

Westside Cheer Coach

  • Current Senior 3 Coach
  • Cheered at Westside for 12 Years
  • Safe Sport Certified

Brogan Nyland

Westside Cheer Coach

  • Current Junior 1 Coach
  • Cheered at Westside for 3 Years
  • Graduate from Ball State University
  • Safe Sport Certified

Marc & Angi Gianfagna

Westside Cheer Coaches

  • Started Cheer Program 16 Years Ago
  • Head of Cheer Program
  • Graduates of Indiana University at Bloomington
  • Safe Sport Certified

Wendy Davis

Westside Manager

Recreational instructor:  Lydia Stout, Jenna Davis, Lucy Stout, Raiden Phillips, Nyah Namisnak, Paige Callis, Peyton Jones, Sammy Velikan, Karrie Hall, Shannon Casertano, Lauren Couger, Makenzie Cerny, Cassidy Cerny, Kristin Compton and front desk lady Dawn Cerny

Our Mission

Our mission at Westside Gymnastics & Cheer is to provide each child the opportunity to reach his or her potential in gymnastics and/or cheerleading while developing self-confidence, courage and physical fitness through a fun, safe, and positive environment.

Hours & Info

2478 N Raceway Road
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 297-3126
Monday - Friday: 4:00 to 9:00
Saturday: 9:00 to 3:00

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